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Maps Widget for Google Maps vs Easy Google Maps (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Maps Widget for Google Maps

Maps Widget for Google Maps

4.6(512)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Maps Widget for Google Maps
VS
Easy Google Maps

Easy Google Maps

4.6(252)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
View Easy Google Maps

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Maps Widget for Google Maps has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 512 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Maps Widget for Google Maps has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Easy Google Maps has 1.4M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Maps Widget for Google Maps
Easy Google Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
512Maps Widget for Google Maps
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Easy Google Maps252
Active Installs
30K+Maps Widget for Google Maps
◄
Easy Google Maps20K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Maps Widget for Google Maps
◄
Easy Google Maps1.4M+
Support Resolution
N/AMaps Widget for Google Maps
Easy Google Maps0%
Last Updated
4 months agoMaps Widget for Google Maps
►
Easy Google Maps2 days ago
First Released
2012Maps Widget for Google Maps
Easy Google Maps2015
Age
14 yearsMaps Widget for Google Maps
Easy Google Maps11 years
WP Requires
4.0+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Easy Google Mapsfalse+
PHP Requires
7.2+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Easy Google Mapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeMaps Widget for Google Maps
Easy Google MapsFree
Latest Version
4.27Maps Widget for Google Maps
Easy Google Maps1.12.1

Rating Breakdown

Maps Widget for Google Maps

4.6/5(512 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
3%
2
2%
1
5%

Easy Google Maps

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

Recent Reviews

Maps Widget for Google Maps Reviews

by Kazam Creative

Another Useless Advert Plugin

Yet another useless plugin that’s just an advertisement for their paid version. Not worth installing.

by prateekshawebdesign

Terrible!! In the free version all options, imports are disabled.

Disappointing! In the free version, all options and imports are disabled, forcing you to purchase the PRO version. Don’t waste your time with the free version at all.

by barryoneill

Takes lots of money to make it useful !

They say it’s free, but you can’t use it – add pins, save locations etc. without paying ALOT of money. I’m going to keep looking for an alternative.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maps Widget for Google Maps or Easy Google Maps more popular?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has 30K+ active installations while Easy Google Maps has 20K+. Maps Widget for Google Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Maps Widget for Google Maps or Easy Google Maps?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 512 reviews, while Easy Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 252 reviews.
Are Maps Widget for Google Maps and Easy Google Maps free?
Maps Widget for Google Maps is free and Easy Google Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Maps Widget for Google Maps or Easy Google Maps?
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?
Maps Widget for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago and Easy Google Maps was last updated 2 days ago.

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