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Easy 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.

Easy Google Maps

Easy Google Maps

4.6(252)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
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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 Easy Google Maps leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Easy Google Maps has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has 928K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Easy Google Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…4.8/5
Total Reviews
252Easy Google Maps
◄
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…171
Active Installs
20K+Easy Google Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…10K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+Easy Google Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…928K+
Support Resolution
0%Easy Google Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…N/A
Last Updated
2 days agoEasy Google Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…2 months ago
First Released
2015Easy Google Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…2016
Age
11 yearsEasy Google Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…10 years
WP Requires
false+Easy Google Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…2.9+
PHP Requires
false+Easy Google Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…5.3+
Business Model
FreeEasy Google Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…Free
Latest Version
1.12.1Easy Google Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…1.9.6

Rating Breakdown

Easy Google Maps

4.6/5(252 reviews)
5
85%
4
4%
3
2%
2
2%
1
6%

Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…

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

Recent Reviews

Easy Google Maps Reviews

by djokor

Gute Unterstützung

Die Karte konnte nicht geladen werden. Es stellte sich heraus, dass die Website bereits eine integrierte Google Map im Theme hatte, die das Laden des Plugins verhinderte. Sie haben mir auch geholfen,

by packi93

Good idea, but this plugin has some bugs

In general this plugin is good, but unfortunately I found some bugs and irritating things. This topic was modified 2 years, 8 months ago by packi93.

by sparkerman

API link broken

Link for instructions on how to get an API key is broken.

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 Easy Google Maps or Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… more popular?
Easy Google Maps has 20K+ active installations while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has 10K+. Easy Google Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Easy Google Maps or Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…?
Easy Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 252 reviews, while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has a 4.8/5 rating from 171 reviews.
Are Easy Google Maps and Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… free?
Easy Google Maps is free and Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Easy Google 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?
Easy Google Maps was last updated 2 days ago and Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… was last updated 2 months ago.

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