WP Google Maps Shortcode 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.
WP Google Maps Shortcode
4(5)
200 active installs
Free
Updated 11 years 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, Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 5 reviews) while WP Google Maps Shortcode leads in active installations (200 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Google Maps Shortcode has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Google Maps Shortcode | Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | 5 | |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2022 | |
| Age | 12 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2 | 0.0.2 |
Rating
4/5WP Google Maps Shortcode
►Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…4.6/5
Total Reviews
5WP Google Maps Shortcode
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…5
Active Installs
200WP Google Maps Shortcode
◄Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…100
Total Downloads
10K+WP Google Maps Shortcode
◄Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Google Maps Shortcode
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…N/A
Last Updated
11 years agoWP Google Maps Shortcode
►Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…2 years ago
First Released
2014WP Google Maps Shortcode
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…2022
Age
12 yearsWP Google Maps Shortcode
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…4 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Google Maps Shortcode
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…5.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP Google Maps Shortcode
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…5.6+
Business Model
FreeWP Google Maps Shortcode
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…Free
Latest Version
1.2WP Google Maps Shortcode
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…0.0.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Google Maps Shortcode
4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
20%
2
20%
1
0%
Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…
4.6/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Google Maps Shortcode or Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… more popular?
WP Google Maps Shortcode has 200 active installations while Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… has 100. WP Google Maps Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Google Maps Shortcode or Map Engine – Google Maps and Open…?
WP Google Maps Shortcode has a 4/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… has a 4.6/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are WP Google Maps Shortcode and Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… free?
WP Google Maps Shortcode 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 — WP Google Maps Shortcode 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?
WP Google Maps Shortcode was last updated 11 years ago and Map Engine – Google Maps and Open… was last updated 2 years ago.
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