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)
300K+ active installs
Free
MapPress Maps for WordPress
30K+ active installs
Free
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
| Metric | WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) | MapPress Maps for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3,008 | ◄ | 146 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 4.8M+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ► | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Age | 14 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.9.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.0.06 | 2.95.12 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapPress Maps for WordPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged approximately 5,581 daily downloads while MapPress Maps for WordPress averaged 606.
Recent Reviews
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Reviews
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
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,
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
Best Map Plugin
Great service
Simple and effective
I used it to place the Clubs of an organization in Italy. Easy to use and configure!
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
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