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Maps Widget for Google Maps vs Leaflet Map (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
Leaflet Map

Leaflet Map

4.9(58)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Leaflet Map

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Leaflet Map has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 58 reviews) while Maps Widget for Google Maps leads in active installations (30K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Maps Widget for Google Maps has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Leaflet Map has 520K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Maps Widget for Google Maps
►
Leaflet Map4.9/5
Total Reviews
512Maps Widget for Google Maps
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Leaflet Map58
Active Installs
30K+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Leaflet Map30K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Maps Widget for Google Maps
◄
Leaflet Map520K+
Support Resolution
N/AMaps Widget for Google Maps
Leaflet Map60%
Last Updated
4 months agoMaps Widget for Google Maps
►
Leaflet Map2 weeks ago
First Released
2012Maps Widget for Google Maps
Leaflet Map2014
Age
14 yearsMaps Widget for Google Maps
Leaflet Map12 years
WP Requires
4.0+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Leaflet Map4.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Leaflet Mapfalse+
Business Model
FreeMaps Widget for Google Maps
Leaflet MapFree
Latest Version
4.27Maps Widget for Google Maps
Leaflet Map3.4.4

Rating Breakdown

Maps Widget for Google Maps

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

Leaflet Map

4.9/5(58 reviews)
5
95%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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.

Leaflet Map Reviews

by jbleys

Very helpful!

Does a great job abstracting the leaflet JS into easy to implement shortcode options.

by jugibur

A truly comprehensive Pluin

The developer has done a great job, transfering the Leaflet JS code into a convenient WordPress plugin. Thanks for that effort!

by allmediapress

Superb implementation of OSM

Hi, You can have your Open Street Map shown on your website in 5 minutes. Simple use of short codes and excelent eye for details displayed in the Settings part! David

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maps Widget for Google Maps or Leaflet Map more popular?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has 30K+ active installations while Leaflet Map has 30K+. Leaflet Map is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Maps Widget for Google Maps or Leaflet Map?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 512 reviews, while Leaflet Map has a 4.9/5 rating from 58 reviews.
Are Maps Widget for Google Maps and Leaflet Map free?
Maps Widget for Google Maps is free and Leaflet Map is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Maps Widget for Google Maps or Leaflet Map?
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 Leaflet Map was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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