Maps Widget for Google Maps vs OSM Map Widget for Elementor (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
OSM Map Widget for Elementor
9.0K+ active installs
Free
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 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Maps Widget for Google Maps has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while OSM Map Widget for Elementor has 67K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Maps Widget for Google Maps | OSM Map Widget for Elementor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 512 | ◄ | 8 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 9.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.5M+ | ◄ | 67K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 7 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Age | 14 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.27 | 1.3.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Maps Widget for Google Maps
OSM Map Widget for Elementor
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Maps Widget for Google Maps averaged approximately 87 daily downloads while OSM Map Widget for Elementor averaged 22.
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.
OSM Map Widget for Elementor Reviews
Works well
Simple and work with elementor 🙂
Fantastico!
Semplicemente fantastico. Facile da utilizzare! Propro ciò che amncava a Elementor Pro. Grazie per il vostro lavoro.
Needs Google API Key?
The point of using OpenStreetMap is to NOT be dependent on Google. So why do a I need a Google API key? If I have to use a Google API I might as well use Google Maps.
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