Maps Widget for Google Maps vs Open User Map (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
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Open User Map has a higher user rating (5/5 from 64 reviews) while Maps Widget for Google Maps leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Maps Widget for Google Maps has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Open User Map has 294K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Maps Widget for Google Maps | Open User Map | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 512 | ◄ | 64 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.5M+ | ◄ | 294K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 67% | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2021 | |
| Age | 14 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.27 | 1.4.38 |
Rating Breakdown
Maps Widget for Google Maps
Open User Map
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Maps Widget for Google Maps averaged approximately 87 daily downloads while Open User Map averaged 751.
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.
Open User Map Reviews
Endlich ein richtig gut funktionierendes, flexibles MapPlugin!
Ich bin froh das Open User Map Plugin gefunden zu haben, denn ich schätze die Unabhängigkeit der Openstreetmap und die hohe Flexibilität für den Einsatz der Karten, Marker und der Verwaltung. Darüberh
Greate Plugin and TOP fast and smart Support
Finally, a map display plugin that meets all our requirements.
Great Support, Good Product
This plugin works exactly as advertised and when you need help with something you get a real person responding to your needs via email. Really helpful, unique plugin with decent features, definitely w
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