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WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Maps for WP (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
Maps for WP

Maps for WP

4(4)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Maps for WP

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 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Maps for WP has 19K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Maps for WP4/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Maps for WP4
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Maps for WP400
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Maps for WP19K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Maps for WPN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Maps for WP1 year ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Maps for WP2016
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Maps for WP10 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Maps for WP4.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Maps for WP7.4.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Maps for WPFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Maps for WP1.2.5

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%

Maps for WP

4/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

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!

Maps for WP Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Maps for WP more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Maps for WP has 400. 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 Maps for WP?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Maps for WP has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Maps for WP free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Maps for WP 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 Maps for WP?
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 Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) was last updated 2 weeks ago and Maps for WP was last updated 1 year ago.

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