VenoMaps – OpenStreetMap & Privacy-Friendly Geo Maps
v2.2.2by Nicola Franchini · updated 3 days ago
Create custom searchable maps with custom markers and routes. The simple, private alternative to Google Maps.
- Rank
- #9,520
- Up11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 447
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.4K
- 14,396 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
VenoMaps at a glance
VenoMaps is a WordPress plugin by Nicola Franchini with 400+ active installs, the #9,520 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 18% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.2.2 came out on Nov 4, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 10 plugins tagged “routes”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats178 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | VenoMaps |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 447 · -0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 447 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 445 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 442 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 439 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 442 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 443 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 442 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 441 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 442 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 441 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 451 |
Rank over time
#9,520 · up 49 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,520 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,531 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,526 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,537 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,652 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,585 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,533 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,529 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,548 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,555 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,555 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,578 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,569 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.84% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.68% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.22% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #9652 → #9520
- Released 2.2.2 (was 2.2.0)
- So far:Rank #9529 → #9520
- Released 2.2.0 (was 2.1.8)
- Rank #9578 → #9537
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.141%
- v2.238%
- v1.211%
- Other11%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.3
- First released
- May 8, 2020
- Last updated
- Nov 4, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about VenoMaps
How many websites use VenoMaps?
VenoMaps is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,520 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has VenoMaps been downloaded?
14,396 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was VenoMaps last updated?
Version 2.2.2 came out on Nov 4, 2026 (3 days ago).
Is VenoMaps compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is VenoMaps still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 days ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does VenoMaps have?
4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to VenoMaps?
The plugins most like VenoMaps, by the tags they share, are WP Go Maps (300K+), WP Maps (60K+) and WP Map Block (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 447 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 14.4K |
| Author | Nicola Franchini |
| First released | May 8, 2020 |
| Version | 2.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 |
| Last updated | Nov 4, 2026 |
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