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WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Layer Maps (2026)

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

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8(3,008)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google 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 WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Layer Maps has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Layer Maps5/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Layer Maps1
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Layer Maps10
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Layer Maps1.6K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Layer MapsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Layer Maps10 years ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Layer Maps2015
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Layer Maps11 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Layer Maps3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Layer Mapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Layer MapsFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Layer Maps1.2

Rating Breakdown

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8/5(3,008 reviews)
5
92%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Layer Maps

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

Recent Reviews

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Reviews

by kbrazz01

Great Plugin – Excellent Support!

Hi, I recently purchased the pro version of this plugin and it was very easyto set up, I had a minor issue that I wrongly thought it came from the pluginitself or the map provider, thanks to the aweso

by ankash

Great Plugin, Even Better Support!

The plugin is solid, does exactly what we need, and feels genuinely reliable. What really stood out, though, was the support. I recently ran into an issue where a map marker wouldn’t load properly,

by AtDevep

Great plugin and great support!

My go-to plugin whenever I need more customizable maps. The support is top-notch, too. Thank you!

Layer Maps Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Layer Maps more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Layer Maps has 10. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Layer Maps?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Layer Maps has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Layer Maps free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Layer Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google 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?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) was last updated 2 weeks ago and Layer Maps was last updated 10 years ago.

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