MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps vs SimpleMaps (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
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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 MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps leads in active installations (40K+ vs 600). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has accumulated 699K+ total downloads while SimpleMaps has 37K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMaps4.8/5
Total Reviews
63MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMaps10
Active Installs
40K+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMaps600
Total Downloads
699K+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMaps37K+
Support Resolution
50%MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMapsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMaps8 months ago
First Released
2019MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMaps2013
Age
7 yearsMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMaps13 years
WP Requires
5.0+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMaps2.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMapsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMapsFree
Latest Version
1.6.28MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
SimpleMaps0.99.3

Rating Breakdown

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps

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

SimpleMaps

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

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.

SimpleMaps Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps or SimpleMaps more popular?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has 40K+ active installations while SimpleMaps has 600. MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps or SimpleMaps?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has a 4.5/5 rating from 63 reviews, while SimpleMaps has a 4.8/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps and SimpleMaps free?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps is free + premium and SimpleMaps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MapGeo – Interactive Geo 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?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps was last updated 3 weeks ago and SimpleMaps was last updated 8 months ago.

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