WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps… (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
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MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…

MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…

4.4(29)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated Yesterday
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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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps… has 60K+. MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 100%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…4.4/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…29
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…1.0K+
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…60K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…100%
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…Yesterday
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…2016
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…10 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…Free
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…8.12.0

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%

MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…

4.4/5(29 reviews)
5
83%
4
3%
3
0%
2
3%
1
10%

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!

MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps… Reviews

by lkarchner

Excellent Product and Support

The support is fantastic. They did a bunch of custom dev work for my client’s map. They did it for a reasonable price and the work got done very quickly. Fully recommend. 🙂

by jeffpalos

The map plugin

Excellent map management plugin and super responsive support

by indistant

A powerfull tool but complex at first

My hones opinion is that its a good plugin. It offers many things and it is realy versetile. We created a great product with it. It is a bit complex when you are starting out. The UX is not 100% cl

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps… more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps… has 1.0K+. 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 MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps… has a 4.4/5 rating from 29 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps… free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps… 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 MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps…?
As of April 2026, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 100% support resolution rate while MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps… has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) was last updated 2 weeks ago and MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps… was last updated Yesterday.

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