SimpleMaps vs Interactive US Map (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Interactive US Map has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while SimpleMaps leads in active installations (600 vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. SimpleMaps has accumulated 37K+ total downloads while Interactive US Map has 19K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SimpleMaps | Interactive US Map | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 37K+ | ◄ | 19K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.5+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.99.3 | 2.7 |
Rating
4.8/5SimpleMaps
►Interactive US Map5/5
Total Reviews
10SimpleMaps
◄Interactive US Map3
Active Installs
600SimpleMaps
◄Interactive US Map400
Total Downloads
37K+SimpleMaps
◄Interactive US Map19K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimpleMaps
Interactive US MapN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoSimpleMaps
◄Interactive US Map11 months ago
First Released
2013SimpleMaps
Interactive US Map2016
Age
13 yearsSimpleMaps
Interactive US Map10 years
WP Requires
2.5+SimpleMaps
Interactive US Map3.4+
PHP Requires
false+SimpleMaps
Interactive US Mapfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimpleMaps
Interactive US MapFree
Latest Version
0.99.3SimpleMaps
Interactive US Map2.7
Rating Breakdown
SimpleMaps
4.8/5(10 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
10%
2
0%
1
0%
Interactive US Map
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SimpleMaps or Interactive US Map more popular?
SimpleMaps has 600 active installations while Interactive US Map has 400. SimpleMaps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SimpleMaps or Interactive US Map?
SimpleMaps has a 4.8/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Interactive US Map has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are SimpleMaps and Interactive US Map free?
SimpleMaps is free and Interactive US Map is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SimpleMaps or Interactive US Map?
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?
SimpleMaps was last updated 8 months ago and Interactive US Map was last updated 11 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.