Geolocation vs Google Maps Photo Gallery (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Google Maps Photo Gallery
5(6)
80 active installs
Free
Updated 6 years ago
View Google Maps Photo Gallery Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Google Maps Photo Gallery has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Geolocation leads in active installations (400 vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Geolocation has accumulated 41K+ total downloads while Google Maps Photo Gallery has 6.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Geolocation | Google Maps Photo Gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 41K+ | ◄ | 6.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2014 | |
| Age | 16 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.7 | 1.3 |
Rating
3.9/5Geolocation
►Google Maps Photo Gallery5/5
Total Reviews
11Geolocation
◄Google Maps Photo Gallery6
Active Installs
400Geolocation
◄Google Maps Photo Gallery80
Total Downloads
41K+Geolocation
◄Google Maps Photo Gallery6.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AGeolocation
Google Maps Photo GalleryN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoGeolocation
◄Google Maps Photo Gallery6 years ago
First Released
2010Geolocation
Google Maps Photo Gallery2014
Age
16 yearsGeolocation
Google Maps Photo Gallery12 years
WP Requires
6.0+Geolocation
Google Maps Photo Gallery4.0+
PHP Requires
7.3+Geolocation
Google Maps Photo Galleryfalse+
Business Model
FreeGeolocation
Google Maps Photo GalleryFree
Latest Version
1.9.7Geolocation
Google Maps Photo Gallery1.3
Rating Breakdown
Geolocation
3.9/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
27%
Google Maps Photo Gallery
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geolocation or Google Maps Photo Gallery more popular?
Geolocation has 400 active installations while Google Maps Photo Gallery has 80. Geolocation is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Geolocation or Google Maps Photo Gallery?
Geolocation has a 3.9/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Google Maps Photo Gallery has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Geolocation and Google Maps Photo Gallery free?
Geolocation is free and Google Maps Photo Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Geolocation or Google Maps Photo Gallery?
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?
Geolocation was last updated 10 months ago and Google Maps Photo Gallery was last updated 6 years ago.
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