HTML5 Maps vs Basic Interactive World Map (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Basic Interactive World Map
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Basic Interactive World Map has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while HTML5 Maps leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. HTML5 Maps has accumulated 408K+ total downloads while Basic Interactive World Map has 26K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HTML5 Maps | Basic Interactive World Map | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 45 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 408K+ | ◄ | 26K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2017 | |
| Age | 11 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.1.6 | 2.7 |
Rating Breakdown
HTML5 Maps
Basic Interactive World Map
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, HTML5 Maps averaged approximately 14 daily downloads while Basic Interactive World Map averaged 7.
Recent Reviews
HTML5 Maps Reviews
Great plug-in and great support
It works very well and it is very easy to use. I had a problem with a theme but the support solved it in few minutes. Love it
Really good tech support
I really recommend you this plugin. Their tech support is really helpful and friendly. 100% recommended.
Solid product, Great support
Needed help transferring the map from one domain to the other. The import/export tool makes it easy but I had an error. The email support was excellent and responsive.
Basic Interactive World Map Reviews
The only best word map plugin
The only best word map plugin… Working perfectly.. Thank you for this plugin… I have tried too many map plugins.. but this one is really really great…! Simple… Neat & Clean…!
Nice Plugin, but not translatable
Nice Plugin, but not really translatable
Brilliant plugin! Great customer support and service
Can’t fault this amazing plugin. Nothing else comes close. Add in the amazing customer support and professional service and it is impossible to beat. This free World Map version has plenty of customis
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