Simple Shortcode for Google Maps vs Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
4.6(46)
4.0K+ active installs
Free
Updated 1 year ago
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Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…
4.6(5)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 2 years ago
View Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 46 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has accumulated 169K+ total downloads while Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Shortcode for Google Maps | Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 46 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 169K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2022 | |
| Age | 14 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8.2 | 0.0.2 |
Rating
4.6/5Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…4.6/5
Total Reviews
46Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
◄Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…5
Active Installs
4.0K+Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
◄Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…100
Total Downloads
169K+Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
◄Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Shortcode for Google Maps
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…N/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSimple Shortcode for Google Maps
◄Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…2 years ago
First Released
2012Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…2022
Age
14 yearsSimple Shortcode for Google Maps
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…4 years
WP Requires
4.6+Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…5.6+
Business Model
FreeSimple Shortcode for Google Maps
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…Free
Latest Version
1.8.2Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…0.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
4.6/5(46 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…
4.6/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps Reviews
by Ulrich
Simple and effective
Would be cool if there was a custom block but works with the shortcode also.
by brott
Exactly what I was looking for
Needed something simple and easy to use on a webpage. This is it. Glad I found it.
by greggalex
Great. Simple. Free.
The title says it all – what more could you ask?!
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Shortcode for Google Maps or Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… more popular?
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has 4.0K+ active installations while Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… has 100. Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Shortcode for Google Maps or Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…?
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 46 reviews, while Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… has a 4.6/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Simple Shortcode for Google Maps and Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… free?
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is free and Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Shortcode for Google Maps or Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…?
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?
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps was last updated 1 year ago and Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… was last updated 2 years ago.
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