Map Block for Google Maps vs Justified Gallery (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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Justified Gallery

Justified Gallery

4.9(205)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Justified Gallery has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 205 reviews) while Map Block for Google Maps leads in active installations (20K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Map Block for Google Maps has accumulated 234K+ total downloads while Justified Gallery has 178K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Map Block for Google Maps
Justified Gallery4.9/5
Total Reviews
21Map Block for Google Maps
Justified Gallery205
Active Installs
20K+Map Block for Google Maps
Justified Gallery9.0K+
Total Downloads
234K+Map Block for Google Maps
Justified Gallery178K+
Support Resolution
N/AMap Block for Google Maps
Justified GalleryN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoMap Block for Google Maps
Justified Gallery1 year ago
First Released
2018Map Block for Google Maps
Justified Gallery2016
Age
8 yearsMap Block for Google Maps
Justified Gallery10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Map Block for Google Maps
Justified Gallery4.6+
PHP Requires
5.2+Map Block for Google Maps
Justified Gallery5.4+
Business Model
FreeMap Block for Google Maps
Justified GalleryFree
Latest Version
1.35Map Block for Google Maps
Justified Gallery1.10.0

Rating Breakdown

Map Block for Google Maps

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

Justified Gallery

4.9/5(205 reviews)
5
95%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

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

Justified Gallery Reviews

by Josh Journey

The Best Gallery Plugin!

Justified Gallery allows you to easily create beautiful galleries while being efficient with image sources. Coded in a way that doesn’t affect page loading times, support is friendly, and works well w

by chrislahay

Fantastic plugin!

I was looking for a quick and easy solution to replace an outdated gallery plugin and was happy to find this one. Quick and easy to install, setup was simple and I didn’t need to go through the site

by paoloeuvrard

Simple and straight to the point

I have other gallery plugins, and a lifetime deal with some of the most well-know gallery plugin suite. But I switched to Justified gallery for its simplicity. It is low on resources, opens quickly

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Map Block for Google Maps or Justified Gallery more popular?
Map Block for Google Maps has 20K+ active installations while Justified Gallery has 9.0K+. 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 Justified Gallery?
Map Block for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 21 reviews, while Justified Gallery has a 4.9/5 rating from 205 reviews.
Are Map Block for Google Maps and Justified Gallery free?
Map Block for Google Maps is free and Justified Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Map Block for Google Maps or Justified Gallery?
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 Justified Gallery was last updated 1 year ago.

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