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MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps vs Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… (2026)

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

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps

4.5(63)

40K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 weeks ago
View MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…

Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…

4.8(171)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 171 reviews) while MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps leads in active installations (40K+ vs 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has accumulated 699K+ total downloads while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has 928K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…4.8/5
Total Reviews
63MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…171
Active Installs
40K+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
◄
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…10K+
Total Downloads
699K+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
►
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…928K+
Support Resolution
50%MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…N/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…2 months ago
First Released
2019MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…2016
Age
7 yearsMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…10 years
WP Requires
5.0+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…2.9+
PHP Requires
7.0+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…5.3+
Business Model
Free + PremiumMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…Free
Latest Version
1.6.28MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…1.9.6

Rating Breakdown

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps

4.5/5(63 reviews)
5
84%
4
2%
3
2%
2
8%
1
5%

Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…

4.8/5(171 reviews)
5
95%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps Reviews

by mod666

Useful plugin, bugs quickly resolved…

EDITED: No solution to the bug reported. Seems like free users don’t matter much. Still getting an error that currently I’m stuck at Version 1.6.18 and any time I want to update it tells me to purchas

by cientiros

Awesome global map plugin!

I’ve looked at many maps, svg build it types, this one is great! Even the free version is versatile enough to make it an awesome must have. Thank you devs for this plugin! Love it.

by Luca

PRO license issue

I purchased a PRO license, after 2 days from the purchase I am notified of a new update. I try to update, but it tells me that my license has expired. Very annoying issue, but it has Been solved.

Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… Reviews

by giuliopappa

not free.

not free.

by mgkoll

Great with several business locations

We have 5 Salon Suite Rental locations in the Las Vegas Valley. The Google maps plugin is great for not confusing the locations. Nothing would work better and be more understandable for our potential

by PKHarmon

Amazing support

I’ve used another Google Maps plugin for a long time, but because of the cost difference, I decided to give WP Google Map a try. And I must say, I have never received faster or better support for ANY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps or Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… more popular?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has 40K+ active installations while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has 10K+. MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps or Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has a 4.5/5 rating from 63 reviews, while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has a 4.8/5 rating from 171 reviews.
Are MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps and Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… free?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps is free + premium and Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps or Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…?
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?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps was last updated 3 weeks ago and Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… was last updated 2 months ago.

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