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Maps Widget for Google Maps vs Simple Contact Widget (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
Simple Contact Widget

Simple Contact Widget

0(0)

60 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Simple Contact Widget

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 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Maps Widget for Google Maps has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Simple Contact Widget has 2.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Maps Widget for Google Maps
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Simple Contact WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
512Maps Widget for Google Maps
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Simple Contact Widget0
Active Installs
30K+Maps Widget for Google Maps
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Simple Contact Widget60
Total Downloads
2.5M+Maps Widget for Google Maps
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Simple Contact Widget2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AMaps Widget for Google Maps
Simple Contact WidgetN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoMaps Widget for Google Maps
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Simple Contact Widget9 years ago
First Released
2012Maps Widget for Google Maps
Simple Contact Widget2016
Age
14 yearsMaps Widget for Google Maps
Simple Contact Widget10 years
WP Requires
4.0+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Simple Contact Widget3.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Simple Contact Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeMaps Widget for Google Maps
Simple Contact WidgetFree
Latest Version
4.27Maps Widget for Google Maps
Simple Contact Widget1.0

Rating Breakdown

Maps Widget for Google Maps

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

Simple Contact Widget

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
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.

Simple Contact Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maps Widget for Google Maps or Simple Contact Widget more popular?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has 30K+ active installations while Simple Contact Widget has 60. 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 Simple Contact Widget?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 512 reviews, while Simple Contact Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Maps Widget for Google Maps and Simple Contact Widget free?
Maps Widget for Google Maps is free and Simple Contact Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Maps Widget for Google Maps or Simple Contact Widget?
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 Simple Contact Widget was last updated 9 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.