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Maps Widget for Google Maps vs WP Realtime Sitemap (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
WP Realtime Sitemap

WP Realtime Sitemap

4.6(25)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View WP Realtime Sitemap

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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Maps Widget for Google Maps has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while WP Realtime Sitemap has 196K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Maps Widget for Google Maps
WP Realtime Sitemap4.6/5
Total Reviews
512Maps Widget for Google Maps
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WP Realtime Sitemap25
Active Installs
30K+Maps Widget for Google Maps
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WP Realtime Sitemap10K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Maps Widget for Google Maps
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WP Realtime Sitemap196K+
Support Resolution
N/AMaps Widget for Google Maps
WP Realtime SitemapN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoMaps Widget for Google Maps
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WP Realtime Sitemap8 years ago
First Released
2012Maps Widget for Google Maps
WP Realtime Sitemap2010
Age
14 yearsMaps Widget for Google Maps
WP Realtime Sitemap16 years
WP Requires
4.0+Maps Widget for Google Maps
WP Realtime Sitemap3.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+Maps Widget for Google Maps
WP Realtime Sitemapfalse+
Business Model
FreeMaps Widget for Google Maps
WP Realtime SitemapFree
Latest Version
4.27Maps Widget for Google Maps
WP Realtime Sitemap1.5.7

Rating Breakdown

Maps Widget for Google Maps

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

WP Realtime Sitemap

4.6/5(25 reviews)
5
84%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

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 Realtime Sitemap Reviews

by Ian

A great plugin

I use it to display a list of ordered posts. Works well so I donated to author.

by lencw

Works well

Lists all pages and posts unlike some other plugins. Its been a while since any update, so lets hope it continues to be maintained.

by vitaut89

Cool

Cool

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maps Widget for Google Maps or WP Realtime Sitemap more popular?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has 30K+ active installations while WP Realtime Sitemap has 10K+. 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 Realtime Sitemap?
Maps Widget for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 512 reviews, while WP Realtime Sitemap has a 4.6/5 rating from 25 reviews.
Are Maps Widget for Google Maps and WP Realtime Sitemap free?
Maps Widget for Google Maps is free and WP Realtime Sitemap is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Maps Widget for Google Maps or WP Realtime Sitemap?
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 Realtime Sitemap was last updated 8 years ago.

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