Very Simple Google Maps
v2.9.3by Michael Aronoff · updated 1 month ago
Contains a simple way to add an embedded Google Map to any page or post.
- Rank
- #3,811
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,500
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 50.4K
- 50,441 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 17 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Very Simple Google Maps at a glance
Very Simple Google Maps is a WordPress plugin by Michael Aronoff with 3K+ active installs, the #3,811 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 32 times, 87% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Version 2.9.3 came out on Oct 8, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “direction”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.9K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Very Simple Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 102 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 666 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,501 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,501 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,506 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,499 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,497 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,489 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,486 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,487 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,500 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,490 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,487 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,495 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,503 |
Rank over time
#3,811 · up 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,811 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,808 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,809 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,811 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,814 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,821 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,820 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,823 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,816 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,823 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,826 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,825 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,823 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,821 |
Growth %
Average -0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.23% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3825 → #3811Downloads -13%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.981%
- v2.819%
- v2.50.9%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★17 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.9.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jun 23, 2013
- Last updated
- Oct 8, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Very Simple Google Maps
How many websites use Very Simple Google Maps?
Very Simple Google Maps is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,811 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Very Simple Google Maps been downloaded?
50,441 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 32 times. See download stats
When was Very Simple Google Maps last updated?
Version 2.9.3 came out on Oct 8, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is Very Simple Google Maps compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Very Simple Google Maps have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Very Simple Google Maps up to date. See its security record
Is Very Simple Google Maps still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Very Simple Google Maps have?
4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews on WordPress.org. 88% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Very Simple Google Maps?
The plugins most like Very Simple Google Maps, by the tags they share, are Snazzy Maps (30K+), Site Kit by Google (5M+) and Google for WooCommerce (800K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
17 reviews
- 5 stars: 15 reviews, 88%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 12%
- Positive
- 88%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 12%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,500 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 17 |
| Total downloads | 50.4K |
| Author | Michael Aronoff |
| First released | Jun 23, 2013 |
| Version | 2.9.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 |
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