Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… vs WP Open Street Map (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
10K+ active installs
Free
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 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… has accumulated 913K+ total downloads while WP Open Street Map has 42K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… | WP Open Street Map | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 3.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 245 | ◄ | 10 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 913K+ | ◄ | 42K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Age | 14 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.12.10 | 1.40 |
Rating Breakdown
Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street Map
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… averaged approximately 23 daily downloads while WP Open Street Map averaged 114.
Recent Reviews
Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… Reviews
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
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Free Version sucks …
Paid plugin, free version is unuseable …
WP Open Street Map Reviews
Does What it says on the tin
When I first tried this plugin it appeared not to support markers. This was down to the way to use the plugin not being clear. After communication with the developers they have changed the way the plu
Simple and effective
Very easy to use. Few features but does exactly what I was looking for.
With potential
Pros: Works well. Chooose a map and scroll in to location. Copy a shortcode, place it. Now it shows your map. Works with newer versions of WP.Cons: What about markers? What about documentation?
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Frequently Asked Questions
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