iframe vs MapPress Maps for WordPress (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
MapPress Maps for WordPress

MapPress Maps for WordPress

4.7(146)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View MapPress Maps for WordPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, MapPress Maps for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 146 reviews) while iframe leads in active installations (70K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. iframe has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while MapPress Maps for WordPress has 4.8M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5iframe
MapPress Maps for WordPress4.7/5
Total Reviews
56iframe
MapPress Maps for WordPress146
Active Installs
70K+iframe
MapPress Maps for WordPress30K+
Total Downloads
1.9M+iframe
MapPress Maps for WordPress4.8M+
Support Resolution
N/Aiframe
MapPress Maps for WordPress100%
Last Updated
3 months agoiframe
MapPress Maps for WordPress2 weeks ago
First Released
2011iframe
MapPress Maps for WordPress2009
Age
15 yearsiframe
MapPress Maps for WordPress17 years
WP Requires
3.0+iframe
MapPress Maps for WordPress5.9.5+
PHP Requires
false+iframe
MapPress Maps for WordPress7.0+
Business Model
Freeiframe
MapPress Maps for WordPressFree
Latest Version
6.0iframe
MapPress Maps for WordPress2.95.12

Rating Breakdown

iframe

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

MapPress Maps for WordPress

4.7/5(146 reviews)
5
85%
4
8%
3
1%
2
0%
1
6%

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!

MapPress Maps for WordPress Reviews

by badix

Best Map Plugin

Great service

by fabiocannone

Simple and effective

I used it to place the Clubs of an organization in Italy. Easy to use and configure!

by robertoro

superb tech support

I had a simple problem due only to my browser cache – the plugin itself was working fine.I had to clean my cache and that’s all.Chris helped me to fix the problem anyway, quick & great!Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is iframe or MapPress Maps for WordPress more popular?
iframe has 70K+ active installations while MapPress Maps for WordPress has 30K+. iframe is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — iframe or MapPress Maps for WordPress?
iframe has a 4.4/5 rating from 56 reviews, while MapPress Maps for WordPress has a 4.7/5 rating from 146 reviews.
Are iframe and MapPress Maps for WordPress free?
iframe is free and MapPress Maps for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — iframe or MapPress Maps for WordPress?
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 MapPress Maps for WordPress was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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