Map Block for Google Maps vs Advanced Maps Block (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Map Block for Google Maps

Map Block for Google Maps

4.6(21)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Advanced Maps Block

Advanced Maps Block

4(1)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Map Block for Google Maps has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 21 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Map Block for Google Maps has accumulated 234K+ total downloads while Advanced Maps Block has 2.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Map Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps Block4/5
Total Reviews
21Map Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps Block1
Active Installs
20K+Map Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps Block30
Total Downloads
234K+Map Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps Block2.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AMap Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps BlockN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoMap Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps Block3 years ago
First Released
2018Map Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps Block2019
Age
8 yearsMap Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps Block7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Map Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps Block5.0+
PHP Requires
5.2+Map Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps Block5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeMap Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps BlockFree
Latest Version
1.35Map Block for Google Maps
Advanced Maps Block0.3

Rating Breakdown

Map Block for Google Maps

4.6/5(21 reviews)
5
76%
4
14%
3
5%
2
0%
1
5%

Advanced Maps Block

4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Map Block for Google Maps Reviews

by Steve P (UK)

Fast response

I had a problem with the API being rejected. Although it resolved itself, it was good to see that the Dev responded to my post really quickly! Thanks!

by akjiainc

How to fill in longitude and latitude to locate the correct location.

How to fill in longitude and latitude to locate the correct location?

by xjmwfwa

Easy to use

Very easy to use and simple plugin for maps

Advanced Maps Block Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Map Block for Google Maps or Advanced Maps Block more popular?
Map Block for Google Maps has 20K+ active installations while Advanced Maps Block has 30. Map Block for Google Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Map Block for Google Maps or Advanced Maps Block?
Map Block for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 21 reviews, while Advanced Maps Block has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Map Block for Google Maps and Advanced Maps Block free?
Map Block for Google Maps is free and Advanced Maps Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Map Block for Google Maps or Advanced Maps Block?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Map Block for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago and Advanced Maps Block was last updated 3 years ago.

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