WP Google Maps Shortcode vs LB GMaps (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Google Maps Shortcode
4(5)
200 active installs
Free
Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Google Maps Shortcode has a higher user rating (4/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Google Maps Shortcode has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while LB GMaps has 9.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Google Maps Shortcode | LB GMaps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 9.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
4/5WP Google Maps Shortcode
◄LB GMapsN/A
Total Reviews
5WP Google Maps Shortcode
◄LB GMaps0
Active Installs
200WP Google Maps Shortcode
◄LB GMaps0
Total Downloads
10K+WP Google Maps Shortcode
◄LB GMaps9.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Google Maps Shortcode
LB GMapsN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoWP Google Maps Shortcode
►LB GMaps8 years ago
First Released
2014WP Google Maps Shortcode
LB GMaps2017
Age
12 yearsWP Google Maps Shortcode
LB GMaps9 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Google Maps Shortcode
LB GMaps4.4+
PHP Requires
false+WP Google Maps Shortcode
LB GMapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Google Maps Shortcode
LB GMapsFree
Latest Version
1.2WP Google Maps Shortcode
LB GMaps1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Google Maps Shortcode
4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
20%
2
20%
1
0%
LB GMaps
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Google Maps Shortcode or LB GMaps more popular?
WP Google Maps Shortcode has 200 active installations while LB GMaps has 0. WP Google Maps Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Google Maps Shortcode or LB GMaps?
WP Google Maps Shortcode has a 4/5 rating from 5 reviews, while LB GMaps has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Google Maps Shortcode and LB GMaps free?
WP Google Maps Shortcode is free and LB GMaps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Google Maps Shortcode or LB GMaps?
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 Google Maps Shortcode was last updated 11 years ago and LB GMaps was last updated 8 years ago.
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