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Open User Map vs WP Mapbox GL JS Maps (2026)

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

Open User Map

Open User Map

5(64)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Open User Map
VS
WP Mapbox GL JS Maps

WP Mapbox GL JS Maps

4.1(9)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View WP Mapbox GL JS Maps

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Open User Map has a higher user rating (5/5 from 64 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Open User Map has accumulated 294K+ total downloads while WP Mapbox GL JS Maps has 27K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Open User Map
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WP Mapbox GL JS Maps4.1/5
Total Reviews
64Open User Map
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WP Mapbox GL JS Maps9
Active Installs
10K+Open User Map
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WP Mapbox GL JS Maps1.0K+
Total Downloads
294K+Open User Map
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WP Mapbox GL JS Maps27K+
Support Resolution
67%Open User Map
WP Mapbox GL JS MapsN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoOpen User Map
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WP Mapbox GL JS Maps4 years ago
First Released
2021Open User Map
WP Mapbox GL JS Maps2018
Age
5 yearsOpen User Map
WP Mapbox GL JS Maps8 years
WP Requires
5.5+Open User Map
WP Mapbox GL JS Maps3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Open User Map
WP Mapbox GL JS Mapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeOpen User Map
WP Mapbox GL JS MapsFree
Latest Version
1.4.38Open User Map
WP Mapbox GL JS Maps3.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Open User Map

5/5(64 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

WP Mapbox GL JS Maps

4.1/5(9 reviews)
5
78%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
22%

Recent Reviews

Open User Map Reviews

by uwehog

Endlich ein richtig gut funktionierendes, flexibles MapPlugin!

Ich bin froh das Open User Map Plugin gefunden zu haben, denn ich schätze die Unabhängigkeit der Openstreetmap und die hohe Flexibilität für den Einsatz der Karten, Marker und der Verwaltung. Darüberh

by serjoscha

Greate Plugin and TOP fast and smart Support

Finally, a map display plugin that meets all our requirements.

by goodmutt

Great Support, Good Product

This plugin works exactly as advertised and when you need help with something you get a real person responding to your needs via email. Really helpful, unique plugin with decent features, definitely w

WP Mapbox GL JS Maps Reviews

by dbartecchi

Perfect for if you use page builder besides Gutenberg.

This is such an elegant way to incorporate Mapbox maps into your site, especially if you use a page builder besides Gutenberg. We use the Elementor pagebuilder so it’s nice to be able to just insert a

by cstal

Disappointed with the the Advanced License

The free plugin is fine for people wanting to make a simple map within wordpress. However, I paid for the advanced license because I already had stylized mapbox maps with data sets. The data import fu

Absolutely Great support!!

Very useful and absolutely Great support! Thank you to the mapster team! This topic was modified 6 years, 11 months ago by madumatt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Open User Map or WP Mapbox GL JS Maps more popular?
Open User Map has 10K+ active installations while WP Mapbox GL JS Maps has 1.0K+. Open User Map is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Open User Map or WP Mapbox GL JS Maps?
Open User Map has a 5/5 rating from 64 reviews, while WP Mapbox GL JS Maps has a 4.1/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Open User Map and WP Mapbox GL JS Maps free?
Open User Map is free and WP Mapbox GL JS Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Open User Map or WP Mapbox GL JS Maps?
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?
Open User Map was last updated 1 week ago and WP Mapbox GL JS Maps was last updated 4 years ago.

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