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Maps Widget for Google Maps vs WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for… (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
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WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…

WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…

4.1(19)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
View WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…

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 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Maps Widget for Google Maps has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for… has 305K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Maps Widget for Google Maps
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WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…4.1/5
Total Reviews
512Maps Widget for Google Maps
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WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…19
Active Installs
30K+Maps Widget for Google Maps
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WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…20K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Maps Widget for Google Maps
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WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…305K+
Support Resolution
N/AMaps Widget for Google Maps
WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…N/A
Last Updated
4 months agoMaps Widget for Google Maps
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WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…5 months ago
First Released
2012Maps Widget for Google Maps
WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…2020
Age
14 yearsMaps Widget for Google Maps
WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…6 years
WP Requires
4.0+Maps Widget for Google Maps
WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…6.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+Maps Widget for Google Maps
WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…7.4+
Business Model
FreeMaps Widget for Google Maps
WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…Free
Latest Version
4.27Maps Widget for Google Maps
WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…2.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Maps Widget for Google Maps

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

WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…

4.1/5(19 reviews)
5
74%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
21%

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.

WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for… Reviews

by sedrubal

Broken Adware

Since 1.4.10 the custom icon feature is broken. Since 2.0.0 it is adware.

by shelacek

New feature: advert!

It used to be a good, lightweight plugin, but now it’s part of aBlocks and shows giant ad for aBlocks everywhere.

by Alex T

Simple, easy and light

Very simple plugin, easy to use and lightweight. Simply wonderful!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maps Widget for Google Maps or WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for… more popular?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has 30K+ active installations while WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for… has 20K+. 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 WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 512 reviews, while WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for… has a 4.1/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Maps Widget for Google Maps and WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for… free?
Maps Widget for Google Maps is free and WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Maps Widget for Google Maps or WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for…?
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 WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for… was last updated 5 months ago.

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