WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google 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.
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
300K+ active installs
Free
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…
10K+ active installs
Free
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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has 928K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) | Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3,008 | ◄ | 171 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 928K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.0.06 | 1.9.6 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged approximately 5,581 daily downloads while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… averaged 75.
Recent Reviews
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Reviews
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
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,
Great plugin and great support!
My go-to plugin whenever I need more customizable maps. The support is top-notch, too. Thank you!
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
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