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iframe vs Map Block 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
Map Block for Google Maps

Map Block for Google Maps

4.6(21)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Map Block for Google Maps

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Map Block for Google Maps has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 21 reviews) while iframe leads in active installations (70K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. iframe has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while Map Block for Google Maps has 234K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5iframe
►
Map Block for Google Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
56iframe
◄
Map Block for Google Maps21
Active Installs
70K+iframe
◄
Map Block for Google Maps20K+
Total Downloads
1.9M+iframe
◄
Map Block for Google Maps234K+
Support Resolution
N/Aiframe
Map Block for Google MapsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoiframe
◄
Map Block for Google Maps4 months ago
First Released
2011iframe
Map Block for Google Maps2018
Age
15 yearsiframe
Map Block for Google Maps8 years
WP Requires
3.0+iframe
Map Block for Google Maps4.9+
PHP Requires
false+iframe
Map Block for Google Maps5.2+
Business Model
Freeiframe
Map Block for Google MapsFree
Latest Version
6.0iframe
Map Block for Google Maps1.35

Rating Breakdown

iframe

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

Map Block for Google Maps

4.6/5(21 reviews)
5
76%
4
14%
3
5%
2
0%
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!

Map Block for Google Maps Reviews

by Steve P (UK)

Fast response

I had a problem with the API being rejected. Although it resolved itself, it was good to see that the Dev responded to my post really quickly! Thanks!

by akjiainc

How to fill in longitude and latitude to locate the correct location.

How to fill in longitude and latitude to locate the correct location？

by xjmwfwa

Easy to use

Very easy to use and simple plugin for maps

Frequently Asked Questions

Is iframe or Map Block for Google Maps more popular?
iframe has 70K+ active installations while Map Block for Google Maps has 20K+. iframe is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — iframe or Map Block for Google Maps?
iframe has a 4.4/5 rating from 56 reviews, while Map Block for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are iframe and Map Block for Google Maps free?
iframe is free and Map Block for Google Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — iframe or Map Block 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 Map Block for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago.

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