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OSM – OpenStreetMap vs Mapthread (2026)

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

OSM – OpenStreetMap

OSM – OpenStreetMap

4.6(135)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 days ago
View OSM – OpenStreetMap
VS
Mapthread

Mapthread

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Mapthread

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, OSM – OpenStreetMap has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 135 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. OSM – OpenStreetMap has accumulated 654K+ total downloads while Mapthread has 229.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5OSM – OpenStreetMap
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MapthreadN/A
Total Reviews
135OSM – OpenStreetMap
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Mapthread0
Active Installs
10K+OSM – OpenStreetMap
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Mapthread0
Total Downloads
654K+OSM – OpenStreetMap
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Mapthread229
Support Resolution
0%OSM – OpenStreetMap
MapthreadN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoOSM – OpenStreetMap
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Mapthread1 month ago
First Released
2009OSM – OpenStreetMap
Mapthread2026
Age
17 yearsOSM – OpenStreetMap
Mapthread2 months
WP Requires
3.0+OSM – OpenStreetMap
Mapthread6.0+
PHP Requires
5.3+OSM – OpenStreetMap
Mapthread7.4+
Business Model
FreeOSM – OpenStreetMap
MapthreadFree
Latest Version
6.1.16OSM – OpenStreetMap
Mapthread1.6.1

Rating Breakdown

OSM – OpenStreetMap

4.6/5(135 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
5%

Mapthread

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

Recent Reviews

OSM – OpenStreetMap Reviews

by acrockofschmidt

Great Free Plugin for Geo-Tagging Posts

I use this plugin to geo-tag my campground and attraction reviews. It works very well for this and is free. I figured out how to make modest modifications to the map presentation as well as adding my

by tdebaillon

Great implementation of OSM!!

There are not so many plugins that allow complete and easy implementation of OSM with custom markers and descriptions. I LOVE it!

by Sakudo

Great useful Plugin – active support and development

Plugin is very useful and friendly support.

Mapthread Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OSM – OpenStreetMap or Mapthread more popular?
OSM – OpenStreetMap has 10K+ active installations while Mapthread has 0. OSM – OpenStreetMap is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — OSM – OpenStreetMap or Mapthread?
OSM – OpenStreetMap has a 4.6/5 rating from 135 reviews, while Mapthread has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are OSM – OpenStreetMap and Mapthread free?
OSM – OpenStreetMap is free and Mapthread is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — OSM – OpenStreetMap or Mapthread?
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?
OSM – OpenStreetMap was last updated 6 days ago and Mapthread was last updated 1 month ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.