Snazzy Maps vs MapSamurai Lite (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Snazzy Maps has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Snazzy Maps has accumulated 529K+ total downloads while MapSamurai Lite has 161.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Snazzy Maps | MapSamurai Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 529K+ | ◄ | 161 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2025 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.2/5Snazzy Maps
◄MapSamurai LiteN/A
Total Reviews
15Snazzy Maps
◄MapSamurai Lite0
Active Installs
30K+Snazzy Maps
◄MapSamurai Lite0
Total Downloads
529K+Snazzy Maps
◄MapSamurai Lite161
Support Resolution
N/ASnazzy Maps
MapSamurai LiteN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoSnazzy Maps
►MapSamurai Lite2 months ago
First Released
2015Snazzy Maps
MapSamurai Lite2025
Age
11 yearsSnazzy Maps
MapSamurai Lite1 year
WP Requires
3.0+Snazzy Maps
MapSamurai Lite5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Snazzy Maps
MapSamurai Lite7.4+
Business Model
FreeSnazzy Maps
MapSamurai LiteFree
Latest Version
1.5.0Snazzy Maps
MapSamurai Lite1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Snazzy Maps
4.2/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%
MapSamurai Lite
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Snazzy Maps Reviews
by marcosanna
Super
Thanks Thanks Thanks!!! Your Plugin its fantastic!!!
by TickTockDesign
Super easy to use
Super easy to use – works right out of the box, and a ton of good looking map themes to choose from. If anything, there are too many – but you can sort by popularity etc. and search. It’s a great, sim
by Shahid Malik
Fantastic Plugin
Fantastic Plugin and easy to use. Thanks guys..
MapSamurai Lite Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Snazzy Maps or MapSamurai Lite more popular?
Snazzy Maps has 30K+ active installations while MapSamurai Lite has 0. Snazzy Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Snazzy Maps or MapSamurai Lite?
Snazzy Maps has a 4.2/5 rating from 15 reviews, while MapSamurai Lite has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Snazzy Maps and MapSamurai Lite free?
Snazzy Maps is free and MapSamurai Lite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Snazzy Maps or MapSamurai Lite?
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?
Snazzy Maps was last updated 11 months ago and MapSamurai Lite was last updated 2 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.