MapPress Maps for WordPress vs Simple Shortcode 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
VS
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

4.6(46)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Simple Shortcode 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 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MapPress Maps for WordPress has accumulated 4.8M+ total downloads while Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has 169K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5MapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
146MapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps46
Active Installs
30K+MapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps4.0K+
Total Downloads
4.8M+MapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps169K+
Support Resolution
100%MapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google MapsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoMapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps1 year ago
First Released
2009MapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps2012
Age
17 yearsMapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps14 years
WP Requires
5.9.5+MapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps4.6+
PHP Requires
7.0+MapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps7.4+
Business Model
FreeMapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google MapsFree
Latest Version
2.95.12MapPress Maps for WordPress
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps1.8.2

Rating Breakdown

MapPress Maps for WordPress

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

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

4.6/5(46 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%

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

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?!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MapPress Maps for WordPress or Simple Shortcode for Google Maps more popular?
MapPress Maps for WordPress has 30K+ active installations while Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has 4.0K+. MapPress Maps for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MapPress Maps for WordPress or Simple Shortcode for Google Maps?
MapPress Maps for WordPress has a 4.7/5 rating from 146 reviews, while Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 46 reviews.
Are MapPress Maps for WordPress and Simple Shortcode for Google Maps free?
MapPress Maps for WordPress is free and Simple Shortcode 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 Simple Shortcode 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 Simple Shortcode for Google Maps was last updated 1 year ago.

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