Geolocation vs Current Location (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, Geolocation has a higher user rating (3.9/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Geolocation has accumulated 41K+ total downloads while Current Location has 6.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Geolocation | Current Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 41K+ | ◄ | 6.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Age | 16 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.7 | 1.5.9 |
Rating
3.9/5Geolocation
◄Current LocationN/A
Total Reviews
11Geolocation
◄Current Location0
Active Installs
400Geolocation
◄Current Location10
Total Downloads
41K+Geolocation
◄Current Location6.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AGeolocation
Current LocationN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoGeolocation
◄Current Location14 years ago
First Released
2010Geolocation
Current Location2009
Age
16 yearsGeolocation
Current Location17 years
WP Requires
6.0+Geolocation
Current Location2.9+
PHP Requires
7.3+Geolocation
Current Locationfalse+
Business Model
FreeGeolocation
Current LocationFree
Latest Version
1.9.7Geolocation
Current Location1.5.9
Rating Breakdown
Geolocation
3.9/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
27%
Current Location
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geolocation or Current Location more popular?
Geolocation has 400 active installations while Current Location has 10. Geolocation is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Geolocation or Current Location?
Geolocation has a 3.9/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Current Location has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Geolocation and Current Location free?
Geolocation is free and Current Location is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Geolocation or Current Location?
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?
Geolocation was last updated 10 months ago and Current Location was last updated 14 years ago.
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