Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… vs OSM – OpenStreetMap (2026)

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

Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…

Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…

4.6(245)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
VS
OSM – OpenStreetMap

OSM – OpenStreetMap

4.6(135)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
View OSM – OpenStreetMap

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 245 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… has accumulated 913K+ total downloads while OSM – OpenStreetMap has 654K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMap4.6/5
Total Reviews
245Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMap135
Active Installs
10K+Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMap10K+
Total Downloads
913K+Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMap654K+
Support Resolution
N/ALeaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMap0%
Last Updated
3 months agoLeaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMap5 days ago
First Released
2012Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMap2009
Age
14 yearsLeaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMap17 years
WP Requires
3.3+Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMap3.0+
PHP Requires
5.3+Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMap5.3+
Business Model
FreeLeaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMapFree
Latest Version
3.12.10Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
OSM – OpenStreetMap6.1.16

Rating Breakdown

Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…

4.6/5(245 reviews)
5
87%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
9%

OSM – OpenStreetMap

4.6/5(135 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… Reviews

by lcpr

Great Functions, Easy to Use, Amazing Support

I have been using MapsMarker for my websites for years. I feel bad for not leaving a review earlier because it has been truly a fantastic experience. I upgraded to the Pro Version and it is by far the

by mbs1337

OK

OK This topic was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by mbs1337. This topic was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by mbs1337.

by petrusmaximus

Free Version sucks …

Paid plugin, free version is unuseable …

OSM – OpenStreetMap Reviews

by acrockofschmidt

Great Free Plugin for Geo-Tagging Posts

I use this plugin to geo-tag my campground and attraction reviews. It works very well for this and is free. I figured out how to make modest modifications to the map presentation as well as adding my

by tdebaillon

Great implementation of OSM!!

There are not so many plugins that allow complete and easy implementation of OSM with custom markers and descriptions. I LOVE it!

by Sakudo

Great useful Plugin – active support and development

Plugin is very useful and friendly support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… or OSM – OpenStreetMap more popular?
Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… has 10K+ active installations while OSM – OpenStreetMap has 10K+. OSM – OpenStreetMap is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… or OSM – OpenStreetMap?
Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… has a 4.6/5 rating from 245 reviews, while OSM – OpenStreetMap has a 4.6/5 rating from 135 reviews.
Are Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… and OSM – OpenStreetMap free?
Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… is free and OSM – OpenStreetMap is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… or OSM – OpenStreetMap?
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?
Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… was last updated 3 months ago and OSM – OpenStreetMap was last updated 5 days ago.

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