Maps Widget for Google Maps vs Map Block for 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
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Map Block for Google Maps

Map Block for Google Maps

4.6(21)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Map Block for 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 Map Block for Google Maps has 234K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Maps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
512Maps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps21
Active Installs
30K+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps20K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps234K+
Support Resolution
N/AMaps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google MapsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoMaps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps4 months ago
First Released
2012Maps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps2018
Age
14 yearsMaps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps8 years
WP Requires
4.0+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps4.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps5.2+
Business Model
FreeMaps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google MapsFree
Latest Version
4.27Maps Widget for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps1.35

Rating Breakdown

Maps Widget for Google Maps

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

Map Block for Google Maps

4.6/5(21 reviews)
5
76%
4
14%
3
5%
2
0%
1
5%

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.

Map Block for Google Maps Reviews

by Steve P (UK)

Fast response

I had a problem with the API being rejected. Although it resolved itself, it was good to see that the Dev responded to my post really quickly! Thanks!

by akjiainc

How to fill in longitude and latitude to locate the correct location.

How to fill in longitude and latitude to locate the correct location?

by xjmwfwa

Easy to use

Very easy to use and simple plugin for maps

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maps Widget for Google Maps or Map Block for Google Maps more popular?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has 30K+ active installations while Map Block for 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 Map Block for Google Maps?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 512 reviews, while Map Block for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Maps Widget for Google Maps and Map Block for Google Maps free?
Maps Widget for Google Maps is free and Map Block for 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 Map Block for 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 Map Block for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago.

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