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Map Block for Google Maps vs Open User Map (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
View Map Block for Google Maps
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Open User Map

Open User Map

5(64)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Open User Map

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Open User Map has a higher user rating (5/5 from 64 reviews) while Map Block for Google Maps leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Map Block for Google Maps has accumulated 234K+ total downloads while Open User Map has 294K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Map Block for Google Maps
►
Open User Map5/5
Total Reviews
21Map Block for Google Maps
►
Open User Map64
Active Installs
20K+Map Block for Google Maps
◄
Open User Map10K+
Total Downloads
234K+Map Block for Google Maps
►
Open User Map294K+
Support Resolution
N/AMap Block for Google Maps
Open User Map67%
Last Updated
4 months agoMap Block for Google Maps
►
Open User Map1 week ago
First Released
2018Map Block for Google Maps
Open User Map2021
Age
8 yearsMap Block for Google Maps
Open User Map5 years
WP Requires
4.9+Map Block for Google Maps
Open User Map5.5+
PHP Requires
5.2+Map Block for Google Maps
Open User Map7.0+
Business Model
FreeMap Block for Google Maps
Open User MapFree
Latest Version
1.35Map Block for Google Maps
Open User Map1.4.38

Rating Breakdown

Map Block for Google Maps

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

Open User Map

5/5(64 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

Open User Map Reviews

by uwehog

Endlich ein richtig gut funktionierendes, flexibles MapPlugin!

Ich bin froh das Open User Map Plugin gefunden zu haben, denn ich schätze die Unabhängigkeit der Openstreetmap und die hohe Flexibilität für den Einsatz der Karten, Marker und der Verwaltung. Darüberh

by serjoscha

Greate Plugin and TOP fast and smart Support

Finally, a map display plugin that meets all our requirements.

by goodmutt

Great Support, Good Product

This plugin works exactly as advertised and when you need help with something you get a real person responding to your needs via email. Really helpful, unique plugin with decent features, definitely w

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Map Block for Google Maps or Open User Map more popular?
Map Block for Google Maps has 20K+ active installations while Open User Map has 10K+. 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 Open User Map?
Map Block for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 21 reviews, while Open User Map has a 5/5 rating from 64 reviews.
Are Map Block for Google Maps and Open User Map free?
Map Block for Google Maps is free and Open User Map is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Map Block for Google Maps or Open User 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?
Map Block for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago and Open User Map was last updated 1 week ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.