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…

Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…

4.6(245)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
VS
WP Open Street Map

WP Open Street Map

3.9(10)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View WP Open Street Map

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

Rating
4.6/5Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street Map3.9/5
Total Reviews
245Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street Map10
Active Installs
10K+Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street Map3.0K+
Total Downloads
913K+Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street Map42K+
Support Resolution
N/ALeaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street MapN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoLeaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street Map2 weeks ago
First Released
2012Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street Map2017
Age
14 yearsLeaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street Map9 years
WP Requires
3.3+Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street Map3.5+
PHP Requires
5.3+Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street Mapfalse+
Business Model
FreeLeaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street MapFree
Latest Version
3.12.10Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…
WP Open Street Map1.40

Rating Breakdown

Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps…

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

WP Open Street Map

3.9/5(10 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
20%
2
10%
1
10%

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 …

WP Open Street Map Reviews

by davidjdean

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

by vncnt198

Simple and effective

Very easy to use. Few features but does exactly what I was looking for.

by Dubbelstein

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?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… or WP Open Street Map more popular?
Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… has 10K+ active installations while WP Open Street Map has 3.0K+. Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… or WP Open Street Map?
Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… has a 4.6/5 rating from 245 reviews, while WP Open Street Map has a 3.9/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… and WP Open Street Map free?
Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… is free and WP Open Street Map is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps… or WP Open Street Map?
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 4 months ago and WP Open Street Map was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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