Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… vs Store Locator for WordPress📍 (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…
10K+ active installs
Free
Store Locator for WordPress📍
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Store Locator for WordPress📍 has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has accumulated 928K+ total downloads while Store Locator for WordPress📍 has 17K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… | Store Locator for WordPress📍 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 171 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 928K+ | ◄ | 17K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2022 | |
| Age | 10 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.9+ | 4.5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.6 | 1.2.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…
Store Locator for WordPress📍
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… averaged approximately 75 daily downloads while Store Locator for WordPress📍 averaged 9.
Recent Reviews
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… Reviews
not free.
not free.
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
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
Store Locator for WordPress📍 Reviews
Best shop locator
A powerful, user-friendly plugin with Google Maps integration, filter, search every thing work best with multiple store locations.
Great UI, and everything else I need!
There are a lot of multi-store plugins & tools out there, but most of them have very bad interfaces. I was blown away by how simple it was to use Store Locator! Also their UI/UX is simply the best 🙂
Nice plugin
Easy to use and set up.
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