Map Block for Google Maps vs bSlider – Create Responsive Image… (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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bSlider – Create Responsive Image…

bSlider – Create Responsive Image…

3.9(10)

6.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 5 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Map Block for Google Maps has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 21 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Map Block for Google Maps has accumulated 234K+ total downloads while bSlider – Create Responsive Image… has 199K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Map Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…3.9/5
Total Reviews
21Map Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…10
Active Installs
20K+Map Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…6.0K+
Total Downloads
234K+Map Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…199K+
Support Resolution
N/AMap Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…N/A
Last Updated
4 months agoMap Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…5 days ago
First Released
2018Map Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…2022
Age
8 yearsMap Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…4 years
WP Requires
4.9+Map Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…6.5+
PHP Requires
5.2+Map Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…7.1+
Business Model
FreeMap Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…Free + Premium
Latest Version
1.35Map Block for Google Maps
bSlider – Create Responsive Image…2.0.9

Rating Breakdown

Map Block for Google Maps

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

bSlider – Create Responsive Image…

3.9/5(10 reviews)
5
70%
4
0%
3
0%
2
10%
1
20%

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

bSlider – Create Responsive Image… Reviews

by theodelaruelle

Great support

I had a problem with the plugin on my website. The team could not reproduce this problem in the first instance. After I had given them admin rights, the problem was solved within a day. Compliment

by grapheart247

dangerous plug in highjack my site

Don’t install this plugin “B Slider”, it’s dangerous for your website, once installed it doesn’t even work, gives error on the website, and then won’t even edit the page. And the more cruel thing is t

by cvladan

For me – too much bloat 😭

Just to mention, due to one block on the frontend – the entire Bootstrap CSS, entire React JS, complete fontAwesome.css are all loaded. Woow? You can say goodbye to fast page speed. The only good t

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Map Block for Google Maps or bSlider – Create Responsive Image… more popular?
Map Block for Google Maps has 20K+ active installations while bSlider – Create Responsive Image… 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 bSlider – Create Responsive Image…?
Map Block for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 21 reviews, while bSlider – Create Responsive Image… has a 3.9/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Map Block for Google Maps and bSlider – Create Responsive Image… free?
Map Block for Google Maps is free and bSlider – Create Responsive Image… is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Map Block for Google Maps or bSlider – Create Responsive Image…?
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 bSlider – Create Responsive Image… was last updated 5 days ago.

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