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HTML5 Maps vs SimpleMaps (2026)

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

HTML5 Maps

HTML5 Maps

4.6(45)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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SimpleMaps

SimpleMaps

4.8(10)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SimpleMaps has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 10 reviews) while HTML5 Maps leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. HTML5 Maps has accumulated 408K+ total downloads while SimpleMaps has 37K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5HTML5 Maps
►
SimpleMaps4.8/5
Total Reviews
45HTML5 Maps
◄
SimpleMaps10
Active Installs
5.0K+HTML5 Maps
◄
SimpleMaps600
Total Downloads
408K+HTML5 Maps
◄
SimpleMaps37K+
Support Resolution
N/AHTML5 Maps
SimpleMapsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoHTML5 Maps
◄
SimpleMaps8 months ago
First Released
2015HTML5 Maps
SimpleMaps2013
Age
11 yearsHTML5 Maps
SimpleMaps13 years
WP Requires
3.3+HTML5 Maps
SimpleMaps2.5+
PHP Requires
false+HTML5 Maps
SimpleMapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeHTML5 Maps
SimpleMapsFree
Latest Version
1.7.1.6HTML5 Maps
SimpleMaps0.99.3

Rating Breakdown

HTML5 Maps

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

SimpleMaps

4.8/5(10 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
10%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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.

SimpleMaps Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HTML5 Maps or SimpleMaps more popular?
HTML5 Maps has 5.0K+ active installations while SimpleMaps has 600. HTML5 Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HTML5 Maps or SimpleMaps?
HTML5 Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 45 reviews, while SimpleMaps has a 4.8/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are HTML5 Maps and SimpleMaps free?
HTML5 Maps is free and SimpleMaps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HTML5 Maps or SimpleMaps?
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?
HTML5 Maps was last updated 4 months ago and SimpleMaps was last updated 8 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.