WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Basic Google Maps Placemarks (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
300K+ active installs
Free
Basic Google Maps Placemarks
3.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 3,008 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Basic Google Maps Placemarks has 205K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) | Basic Google Maps Placemarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3,008 | ◄ | 51 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 205K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ► | 4 days ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Age | 14 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.0.06 | 1.10.8 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Basic Google Maps Placemarks
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged approximately 5,581 daily downloads while Basic Google Maps Placemarks averaged 37.
Recent Reviews
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Reviews
Great Plugin – Excellent Support!
Hi, I recently purchased the pro version of this plugin and it was very easyto set up, I had a minor issue that I wrongly thought it came from the pluginitself or the map provider, thanks to the aweso
Great Plugin, Even Better Support!
The plugin is solid, does exactly what we need, and feels genuinely reliable. What really stood out, though, was the support. I recently ran into an issue where a map marker wouldn’t load properly,
Great plugin and great support!
My go-to plugin whenever I need more customizable maps. The support is top-notch, too. Thank you!
Basic Google Maps Placemarks Reviews
Simple efficient & fast
Well although this plugin hasn’t been updated the last 3 years it works perfectly well, and as I said if you need something simple without any bloat this is it. @iandunn if you could bump the plugin
Fantastic, thanks!
This saved me a lot of work adding Google Maps to my site. Thanks for all the work!
Just what I was looking for
Looked for over 4 hours for the best and most customisable maps plugin. This is the winner. Great job and thanks!
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