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Maps Widget for Google Maps vs Snazzy 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
VS
Snazzy Maps

Snazzy Maps

4.2(15)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Snazzy 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 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Maps Widget for Google Maps has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Snazzy Maps has 529K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Maps Widget for Google Maps
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Snazzy Maps4.2/5
Total Reviews
512Maps Widget for Google Maps
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Snazzy Maps15
Active Installs
30K+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Snazzy Maps30K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Maps Widget for Google Maps
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Snazzy Maps529K+
Support Resolution
N/AMaps Widget for Google Maps
Snazzy MapsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoMaps Widget for Google Maps
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Snazzy Maps11 months ago
First Released
2012Maps Widget for Google Maps
Snazzy Maps2015
Age
14 yearsMaps Widget for Google Maps
Snazzy Maps11 years
WP Requires
4.0+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Snazzy Maps3.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+Maps Widget for Google Maps
Snazzy Mapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeMaps Widget for Google Maps
Snazzy MapsFree
Latest Version
4.27Maps Widget for Google Maps
Snazzy Maps1.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Maps Widget for Google Maps

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

Snazzy Maps

4.2/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

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.

Snazzy Maps Reviews

by marcosanna

Super

Thanks Thanks Thanks!!! Your Plugin its fantastic!!!

by TickTockDesign

Super easy to use

Super easy to use – works right out of the box, and a ton of good looking map themes to choose from. If anything, there are too many – but you can sort by popularity etc. and search. It’s a great, sim

by Shahid Malik

Fantastic Plugin

Fantastic Plugin and easy to use. Thanks guys..

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maps Widget for Google Maps or Snazzy Maps more popular?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has 30K+ active installations while Snazzy Maps has 30K+. Snazzy Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Maps Widget for Google Maps or Snazzy Maps?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 512 reviews, while Snazzy Maps has a 4.2/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Maps Widget for Google Maps and Snazzy Maps free?
Maps Widget for Google Maps is free and Snazzy Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Maps Widget for Google Maps or Snazzy 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 Snazzy Maps was last updated 11 months ago.

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