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API KEY for Google Maps vs Map Block 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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Map Block for Google Maps

Map Block for Google Maps

4.6(21)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Map Block 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 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. API KEY for Google Maps has accumulated 810K+ total downloads while Map Block for Google Maps has 234K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5API KEY for Google Maps
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Map Block for Google Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
55API KEY for Google Maps
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Map Block for Google Maps21
Active Installs
40K+API KEY for Google Maps
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Map Block for Google Maps20K+
Total Downloads
810K+API KEY for Google Maps
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Map Block for Google Maps234K+
Support Resolution
N/AAPI KEY for Google Maps
Map Block for Google MapsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoAPI KEY for Google Maps
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Map Block for Google Maps4 months ago
First Released
2016API KEY for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps2018
Age
10 yearsAPI KEY for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps8 years
WP Requires
5.0+API KEY for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps4.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+API KEY for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps5.2+
Business Model
FreeAPI KEY for Google Maps
Map Block for Google MapsFree
Latest Version
1.2.14API KEY for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps1.35

Rating Breakdown

API KEY for Google Maps

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

Map Block for Google Maps

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is API KEY for Google Maps or Map Block for Google Maps more popular?
API KEY for Google Maps has 40K+ active installations while Map Block for Google Maps has 20K+. 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 Map Block for Google Maps?
API KEY for Google Maps has a 4.9/5 rating from 55 reviews, while Map Block for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are API KEY for Google Maps and Map Block for Google Maps free?
API KEY for Google Maps is free and Map Block 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 Map Block 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 Map Block for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago.

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