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Snazzy Maps vs Layer Maps (2026)

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

Snazzy Maps

Snazzy Maps

4.2(15)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Snazzy Maps
VS
Layer Maps

Layer Maps

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Layer Maps

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Layer Maps has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Snazzy Maps leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Snazzy Maps has accumulated 529K+ total downloads while Layer Maps has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Snazzy Maps
►
Layer Maps5/5
Total Reviews
15Snazzy Maps
◄
Layer Maps1
Active Installs
30K+Snazzy Maps
◄
Layer Maps10
Total Downloads
529K+Snazzy Maps
◄
Layer Maps1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ASnazzy Maps
Layer MapsN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoSnazzy Maps
◄
Layer Maps10 years ago
First Released
2015Snazzy Maps
Layer Maps2015
Age
11 yearsSnazzy Maps
Layer Maps11 years
WP Requires
3.0+Snazzy Maps
Layer Maps3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Snazzy Maps
Layer Mapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeSnazzy Maps
Layer MapsFree
Latest Version
1.5.0Snazzy Maps
Layer Maps1.2

Rating Breakdown

Snazzy Maps

4.2/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

Layer Maps

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Snazzy Maps Reviews

by marcosanna

Super

Thanks Thanks Thanks!!! Your Plugin its fantastic!!!

by TickTockDesign

Super easy to use

Super easy to use – works right out of the box, and a ton of good looking map themes to choose from. If anything, there are too many – but you can sort by popularity etc. and search. It’s a great, sim

by Shahid Malik

Fantastic Plugin

Fantastic Plugin and easy to use. Thanks guys..

Layer Maps Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snazzy Maps or Layer Maps more popular?
Snazzy Maps has 30K+ active installations while Layer Maps has 10. Snazzy Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Snazzy Maps or Layer Maps?
Snazzy Maps has a 4.2/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Layer Maps has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Snazzy Maps and Layer Maps free?
Snazzy Maps is free and Layer Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Snazzy Maps or Layer 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?
Snazzy Maps was last updated 11 months ago and Layer Maps was last updated 10 years ago.

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