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MapPress Maps for WordPress vs Map Block for Google Maps (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

MapPress Maps for WordPress

MapPress Maps for WordPress

4.7(146)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View MapPress Maps for WordPress
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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

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, MapPress Maps for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 146 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MapPress Maps for WordPress has accumulated 4.8M+ total downloads while Map Block for Google Maps has 234K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5MapPress Maps for WordPress
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Map Block for Google Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
146MapPress Maps for WordPress
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Map Block for Google Maps21
Active Installs
30K+MapPress Maps for WordPress
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Map Block for Google Maps20K+
Total Downloads
4.8M+MapPress Maps for WordPress
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Map Block for Google Maps234K+
Support Resolution
100%MapPress Maps for WordPress
Map Block for Google MapsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoMapPress Maps for WordPress
◄
Map Block for Google Maps4 months ago
First Released
2009MapPress Maps for WordPress
Map Block for Google Maps2018
Age
17 yearsMapPress Maps for WordPress
Map Block for Google Maps8 years
WP Requires
5.9.5+MapPress Maps for WordPress
Map Block for Google Maps4.9+
PHP Requires
7.0+MapPress Maps for WordPress
Map Block for Google Maps5.2+
Business Model
FreeMapPress Maps for WordPress
Map Block for Google MapsFree
Latest Version
2.95.12MapPress Maps for WordPress
Map Block for Google Maps1.35

Rating Breakdown

MapPress Maps for WordPress

4.7/5(146 reviews)
5
85%
4
8%
3
1%
2
0%
1
6%

Map Block for Google Maps

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

Recent Reviews

MapPress Maps for WordPress Reviews

by badix

Best Map Plugin

Great service

by fabiocannone

Simple and effective

I used it to place the Clubs of an organization in Italy. Easy to use and configure!

by robertoro

superb tech support

I had a simple problem due only to my browser cache – the plugin itself was working fine.I had to clean my cache and that’s all.Chris helped me to fix the problem anyway, quick & great!Thanks

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MapPress Maps for WordPress or Map Block for Google Maps more popular?
MapPress Maps for WordPress has 30K+ active installations while Map Block for Google Maps has 20K+. MapPress Maps for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MapPress Maps for WordPress or Map Block for Google Maps?
MapPress Maps for WordPress has a 4.7/5 rating from 146 reviews, while Map Block for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are MapPress Maps for WordPress and Map Block for Google Maps free?
MapPress Maps for WordPress is free and Map Block for Google Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MapPress Maps for WordPress or Map Block for Google Maps?
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?
MapPress Maps for WordPress was last updated 2 weeks ago and Map Block for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago.

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