Map Block for Google Maps vs Carousel Block – Responsive Image and… (2026)

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

Map Block for Google Maps

Map Block for Google Maps

4.6(21)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…

Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…

5(6)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Carousel Block – Responsive Image and… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Map Block for Google Maps leads in active installations (20K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Map Block for Google Maps has accumulated 234K+ total downloads while Carousel Block – Responsive Image and… has 91K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Map Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…5/5
Total Reviews
21Map Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…6
Active Installs
20K+Map Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…6.0K+
Total Downloads
234K+Map Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…91K+
Support Resolution
N/AMap Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…100%
Last Updated
4 months agoMap Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…5 days ago
First Released
2018Map Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…2022
Age
8 yearsMap Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…4 years
WP Requires
4.9+Map Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…6.5+
PHP Requires
5.2+Map Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…7.1+
Business Model
FreeMap Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…Free
Latest Version
1.35Map Block for Google Maps
Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…1.2.2

Rating Breakdown

Map Block for Google Maps

4.6/5(21 reviews)
5
76%
4
14%
3
5%
2
0%
1
5%

Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Map Block for Google Maps Reviews

by Steve P (UK)

Fast response

I had a problem with the API being rejected. Although it resolved itself, it was good to see that the Dev responded to my post really quickly! Thanks!

by akjiainc

How to fill in longitude and latitude to locate the correct location.

How to fill in longitude and latitude to locate the correct location?

by xjmwfwa

Easy to use

Very easy to use and simple plugin for maps

Carousel Block – Responsive Image and… Reviews

by jamestheall

Love the Masonry Layout

We wanted a carousel with a Masonry layout and Bplugins delivered. It looks great on our site at CastroNightMarket.com and we are very happy with it. Jolie

by fufy

Works as it should

This just provides basic things as a slide should have. Easy to use. Great free plugin.

by mas98

I Love It

Good job guys I love it and easy to use keep going.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Map Block for Google Maps or Carousel Block – Responsive Image and… more popular?
Map Block for Google Maps has 20K+ active installations while Carousel Block – Responsive Image and… has 6.0K+. Map Block for Google Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Map Block for Google Maps or Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…?
Map Block for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 21 reviews, while Carousel Block – Responsive Image and… has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Map Block for Google Maps and Carousel Block – Responsive Image and… free?
Map Block for Google Maps is free and Carousel Block – Responsive Image and… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Map Block for Google Maps or Carousel Block – Responsive Image and…?
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?
Map Block for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago and Carousel Block – Responsive Image and… was last updated 5 days ago.

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