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Meta Field Block vs ACF: Google Map Extended (2026)

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

Meta Field Block

Meta Field Block

5(56)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Meta Field Block
VS
ACF: Google Map Extended

ACF: Google Map Extended

3.3(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View ACF: Google Map Extended

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Meta Field Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 56 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta Field Block has accumulated 150K+ total downloads while ACF: Google Map Extended has 20K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Meta Field Block
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ACF: Google Map Extended3.3/5
Total Reviews
56Meta Field Block
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ACF: Google Map Extended6
Active Installs
10K+Meta Field Block
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ACF: Google Map Extended1.0K+
Total Downloads
150K+Meta Field Block
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ACF: Google Map Extended20K+
Support Resolution
100%Meta Field Block
ACF: Google Map ExtendedN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoMeta Field Block
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ACF: Google Map Extended10 years ago
First Released
2022Meta Field Block
ACF: Google Map Extended2015
Age
4 yearsMeta Field Block
ACF: Google Map Extended11 years
WP Requires
6.9+Meta Field Block
ACF: Google Map Extended3.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta Field Block
ACF: Google Map Extendedfalse+
Business Model
FreeMeta Field Block
ACF: Google Map ExtendedFree
Latest Version
1.5.2Meta Field Block
ACF: Google Map Extended1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Meta Field Block

5/5(56 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

ACF: Google Map Extended

3.3/5(6 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
17%
2
0%
1
33%

Recent Reviews

Meta Field Block Reviews

by Cyrille Sanson

Perfect tool

Meta Field Block is the perfect tool to display customs fields.Work perfectly in a loop, where shortcode are not effective.

by Oligraph

Awesome plugin and support

Meta Field Block feels like the natural born sibling of ACF. It makes working with CPTs a breeze. And Phi’s support is extraterrestrial (stellar?).

by natebald

Great Support, awesome product

This is an awesome plugin, but to be fair, the support is even better. I reached out with more questions on possible customizations or specific application of the product and the development team came

ACF: Google Map Extended Reviews

by AkaruMaster

actual not working

Not working now – security google map problem?

by gruntek

IT needs API update, not working right now.

Google now require API. Your plugin need an update. This topic was modified 9 years, 3 months ago by gruntek.

by broodi

Almost there.

Had to uninstall because it throws javascript errors. This killed the ability to upload media OR change the permalink. Too bad this is a cool plugin. I’ll keep an eye-out for an update.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta Field Block or ACF: Google Map Extended more popular?
Meta Field Block has 10K+ active installations while ACF: Google Map Extended has 1.0K+. Meta Field Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta Field Block or ACF: Google Map Extended?
Meta Field Block has a 5/5 rating from 56 reviews, while ACF: Google Map Extended has a 3.3/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Meta Field Block and ACF: Google Map Extended free?
Meta Field Block is free and ACF: Google Map Extended is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta Field Block or ACF: Google Map Extended?
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?
Meta Field Block was last updated 1 month ago and ACF: Google Map Extended was last updated 10 years ago.

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