Maps Widget for Google Maps vs MapPress Maps for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Maps Widget for Google Maps
30K+ active installs
Free
MapPress Maps for WordPress
30K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, MapPress Maps for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 146 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 MapPress Maps for WordPress has 4.8M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Maps Widget for Google Maps | MapPress Maps for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 512 | ◄ | 146 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | 30K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 2.5M+ | ► | 4.8M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Age | 14 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 5.9.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.27 | 2.95.12 |
Rating Breakdown
Maps Widget for Google Maps
MapPress Maps for WordPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Maps Widget for Google Maps averaged approximately 87 daily downloads while MapPress Maps for WordPress averaged 606.
Recent Reviews
Maps Widget for Google Maps Reviews
Another Useless Advert Plugin
Yet another useless plugin that’s just an advertisement for their paid version. Not worth installing.
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.
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.
MapPress Maps for WordPress Reviews
Best Map Plugin
Great service
Simple and effective
I used it to place the Clubs of an organization in Italy. Easy to use and configure!
superb tech support
I had a simple problem due only to my browser cache – the plugin itself was working fine.I had to clean my cache and that’s all.Chris helped me to fix the problem anyway, quick & great!Thanks
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