Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… vs YaMaps for WordPress Plugin (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
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 171 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has accumulated 928K+ total downloads while YaMaps for WordPress Plugin has 158K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… | YaMaps for WordPress Plugin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 171 | ◄ | 41 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | 10K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 928K+ | ◄ | 158K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2018 | |
| Age | 10 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.9+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.6 | 0.6.41 |
Rating Breakdown
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… averaged approximately 75 daily downloads while YaMaps for WordPress Plugin averaged 37.
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
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin Reviews
Отличный плагин
Плагин очень простой и понятный. Настраивается за пару минут. 5 баллов!
Просто и удобно!
Отлично прижился даже на сложной теме через вставление кода.
Отличный, легкий и простой
Легкий, простой в использовании, быстрый, без API. Вопрос про возможность добавки HTML, использования сторонних shortcode описания метки типа LightBoxGallery, youtube video ? (Это про Placemark hi
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