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iframe vs Maps Widget for Google Maps (2026)

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

iframe

iframe

4.4(56)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View iframe
VS
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

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Maps Widget for Google Maps has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 512 reviews) while iframe leads in active installations (70K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. iframe has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while Maps Widget for Google Maps has 2.5M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5iframe
►
Maps Widget for Google Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
56iframe
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Maps Widget for Google Maps512
Active Installs
70K+iframe
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Maps Widget for Google Maps30K+
Total Downloads
1.9M+iframe
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Maps Widget for Google Maps2.5M+
Support Resolution
N/Aiframe
Maps Widget for Google MapsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoiframe
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Maps Widget for Google Maps4 months ago
First Released
2011iframe
Maps Widget for Google Maps2012
Age
15 yearsiframe
Maps Widget for Google Maps14 years
WP Requires
3.0+iframe
Maps Widget for Google Maps4.0+
PHP Requires
false+iframe
Maps Widget for Google Maps7.2+
Business Model
Freeiframe
Maps Widget for Google MapsFree
Latest Version
6.0iframe
Maps Widget for Google Maps4.27

Rating Breakdown

iframe

4.4/5(56 reviews)
5
82%
4
4%
3
0%
2
2%
1
13%

Maps Widget for Google Maps

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

Recent Reviews

iframe Reviews

by cynops

works just fine

I’ve been using this for several years to embed a public webcam livestream. And also using it to embed google docs. I download the google doc as html, put it on the same server where wordpress is, and

by cohler

Like they said, it simply does NOT work AT ALL

It does not work AT ALL. You can enter all the shortcodes you like in as many widgets and text boxes as you like. And they do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. This is total fakeware.

by choas

Fast Support and Easy to Use

An easy to use plugin with fast and practical support from its developer. More frequently and providing options to generate the shortcode on the posting page could make it even better! Thanks so much!

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is iframe or Maps Widget for Google Maps more popular?
iframe has 70K+ active installations while Maps Widget for Google Maps has 30K+. iframe is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — iframe or Maps Widget for Google Maps?
iframe has a 4.4/5 rating from 56 reviews, while Maps Widget for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 512 reviews.
Are iframe and Maps Widget for Google Maps free?
iframe is free and Maps Widget for Google Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — iframe or Maps Widget for Google 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?
iframe was last updated 3 months ago and Maps Widget for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago.

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