Category Maps vs MapSamurai Lite (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Category Maps has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (0 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Category Maps has accumulated 441 total downloads while MapSamurai Lite has 161.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Category Maps | MapSamurai Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Downloads | 441 | ◄ | 161 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2025 | 2025 | |
| Age | 1 year | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
N/ACategory Maps
MapSamurai LiteN/A
Total Reviews
0Category Maps
MapSamurai Lite0
Active Installs
0Category Maps
MapSamurai Lite0
Total Downloads
441Category Maps
◄MapSamurai Lite161
Support Resolution
N/ACategory Maps
MapSamurai LiteN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoCategory Maps
►MapSamurai Lite2 months ago
First Released
2025Category Maps
MapSamurai Lite2025
Age
1 yearCategory Maps
MapSamurai Lite1 year
WP Requires
5.6+Category Maps
MapSamurai Lite5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Category Maps
MapSamurai Lite7.4+
Business Model
FreeCategory Maps
MapSamurai LiteFree
Latest Version
1.4.3Category Maps
MapSamurai Lite1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Category Maps
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
MapSamurai Lite
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Category Maps or MapSamurai Lite more popular?
Category Maps has 0 active installations while MapSamurai Lite has 0. MapSamurai Lite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Category Maps or MapSamurai Lite?
Category Maps has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while MapSamurai Lite has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Category Maps and MapSamurai Lite free?
Category Maps is free and MapSamurai Lite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Category Maps or MapSamurai Lite?
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?
Category Maps was last updated 6 months ago and MapSamurai Lite was last updated 2 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.