WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs MapPress Maps for WordPress (2026)

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

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8(3,008)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
VS
MapPress Maps for WordPress

MapPress Maps for WordPress

4.7(146)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View MapPress Maps for WordPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 3,008 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while MapPress Maps for WordPress has 4.8M+. MapPress Maps for WordPress has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 100%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress4.7/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress146
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress30K+
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress4.8M+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress100%
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress2 weeks ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress2009
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress17 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress5.9.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPressFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress2.95.12

Rating Breakdown

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8/5(3,008 reviews)
5
92%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

MapPress Maps for WordPress

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

Recent Reviews

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Reviews

by kbrazz01

Great Plugin – Excellent Support!

Hi, I recently purchased the pro version of this plugin and it was very easyto set up, I had a minor issue that I wrongly thought it came from the pluginitself or the map provider, thanks to the aweso

by ankash

Great Plugin, Even Better Support!

The plugin is solid, does exactly what we need, and feels genuinely reliable. What really stood out, though, was the support. I recently ran into an issue where a map marker wouldn’t load properly,

by AtDevep

Great plugin and great support!

My go-to plugin whenever I need more customizable maps. The support is top-notch, too. Thank you!

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or MapPress Maps for WordPress more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while MapPress Maps for WordPress has 30K+. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or MapPress Maps for WordPress?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while MapPress Maps for WordPress has a 4.7/5 rating from 146 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and MapPress Maps for WordPress free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and MapPress Maps for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or MapPress Maps for WordPress?
As of April 2026, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 100% support resolution rate while MapPress Maps for WordPress has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) was last updated 2 weeks ago and MapPress Maps for WordPress was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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