API KEY for Google Maps vs Maps Widget for Google Maps (2026)

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

API KEY for Google Maps

API KEY for Google Maps

4.9(55)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View API KEY for Google Maps
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Maps Widget for Google Maps

Maps Widget for Google Maps

4.6(512)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Maps Widget for Google Maps

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, API KEY for Google Maps has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 55 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. API KEY for Google Maps has accumulated 810K+ total downloads while Maps Widget for Google Maps has 2.5M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5API KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
55API KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google Maps512
Active Installs
40K+API KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google Maps30K+
Total Downloads
810K+API KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google Maps2.5M+
Support Resolution
N/AAPI KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google MapsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoAPI KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google Maps4 months ago
First Released
2016API KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google Maps2012
Age
10 yearsAPI KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google Maps14 years
WP Requires
5.0+API KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google Maps4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+API KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google Maps7.2+
Business Model
FreeAPI KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google MapsFree
Latest Version
1.2.14API KEY for Google Maps
Maps Widget for Google Maps4.27

Rating Breakdown

API KEY for Google Maps

4.9/5(55 reviews)
5
98%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
2%

Maps Widget for Google Maps

4.6/5(512 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
3%
2
2%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

API KEY for Google Maps Reviews

by Solutions Redefined

didn’t do anything apparently

followed the easy instructions and checked on the mapfix.dev page and says it can’t find api key or api calls but there is no help to fix it, so not sure what this plugin is supposed to do.

by David William da Costa

Nice Plugin

The plugin is simple and functional

by hericj

Excelente

Después de buscar tantos tutoriales de como resolver mi problema, encuentre este plugin que por fin resolvió y genero mi API key sin problema

Maps Widget for Google Maps Reviews

by Kazam Creative

Another Useless Advert Plugin

Yet another useless plugin that’s just an advertisement for their paid version. Not worth installing.

by prateekshawebdesign

Terrible!! In the free version all options, imports are disabled.

Disappointing! In the free version, all options and imports are disabled, forcing you to purchase the PRO version. Don’t waste your time with the free version at all.

by barryoneill

Takes lots of money to make it useful !

They say it’s free, but you can’t use it – add pins, save locations etc. without paying ALOT of money. I’m going to keep looking for an alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is API KEY for Google Maps or Maps Widget for Google Maps more popular?
API KEY for Google Maps has 40K+ active installations while Maps Widget for Google Maps has 30K+. API KEY for Google Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — API KEY for Google Maps or Maps Widget for Google Maps?
API KEY for Google Maps has a 4.9/5 rating from 55 reviews, while Maps Widget for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 512 reviews.
Are API KEY for Google Maps and Maps Widget for Google Maps free?
API KEY for Google Maps is free and Maps Widget for Google Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — API KEY for Google Maps or Maps Widget for Google Maps?
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?
API KEY for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago and Maps Widget for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago.

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