MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps vs HTML5 Maps (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps

4.5(63)

40K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 weeks ago
View MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
VS
HTML5 Maps

HTML5 Maps

4.6(45)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View HTML5 Maps

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, HTML5 Maps has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 45 reviews) while MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps leads in active installations (40K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has accumulated 699K+ total downloads while HTML5 Maps has 408K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
63MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 Maps45
Active Installs
40K+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 Maps5.0K+
Total Downloads
699K+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 Maps408K+
Support Resolution
50%MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 MapsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 Maps4 months ago
First Released
2019MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 Maps2015
Age
7 yearsMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 Maps11 years
WP Requires
5.0+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 Maps3.3+
PHP Requires
7.0+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 Mapsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 MapsFree
Latest Version
1.6.28MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
HTML5 Maps1.7.1.6

Rating Breakdown

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps

4.5/5(63 reviews)
5
84%
4
2%
3
2%
2
8%
1
5%

HTML5 Maps

4.6/5(45 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
2%
2
2%
1
7%

Recent Reviews

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps Reviews

by mod666

Useful plugin, bugs quickly resolved…

EDITED: No solution to the bug reported. Seems like free users don’t matter much. Still getting an error that currently I’m stuck at Version 1.6.18 and any time I want to update it tells me to purchas

by cientiros

Awesome global map plugin!

I’ve looked at many maps, svg build it types, this one is great! Even the free version is versatile enough to make it an awesome must have. Thank you devs for this plugin! Love it.

by Luca

PRO license issue

I purchased a PRO license, after 2 days from the purchase I am notified of a new update. I try to update, but it tells me that my license has expired. Very annoying issue, but it has Been solved.

HTML5 Maps Reviews

by soundflower

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

by Manuel Abarca

Really good tech support

I really recommend you this plugin. Their tech support is really helpful and friendly. 100% recommended.

by pringletech

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps or HTML5 Maps more popular?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has 40K+ active installations while HTML5 Maps has 5.0K+. MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps or HTML5 Maps?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has a 4.5/5 rating from 63 reviews, while HTML5 Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 45 reviews.
Are MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps and HTML5 Maps free?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps is free + premium and HTML5 Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps or HTML5 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?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps was last updated 3 weeks ago and HTML5 Maps was last updated 4 months ago.

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