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WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Events Made Easy (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)

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8(3,008)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
VS
Events Made Easy

Events Made Easy

4.6(110)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
View Events Made Easy

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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Events Made Easy has 996K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Events Made Easy4.6/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Events Made Easy110
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Events Made Easy1.0K+
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Events Made Easy996K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Events Made EasyN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Events Made Easy2 days ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Events Made Easy2011
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Events Made Easy15 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Events Made Easy6.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Events Made Easy8.1+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Events Made EasyFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Events Made Easy3.0.59

Rating Breakdown

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8/5(3,008 reviews)
5
92%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Events Made Easy

4.6/5(110 reviews)
5
84%
4
7%
3
3%
2
1%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Reviews

by kbrazz01

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

by ankash

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,

by AtDevep

Great plugin and great support!

My go-to plugin whenever I need more customizable maps. The support is top-notch, too. Thank you!

Events Made Easy Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Events Made Easy more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Events Made Easy has 1.0K+. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Events Made Easy?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Events Made Easy has a 4.6/5 rating from 110 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Events Made Easy free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Events Made Easy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Events Made Easy?
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?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) was last updated 2 weeks ago and Events Made Easy was last updated 2 days ago.

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