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OSM – OpenStreetMap vs Simple KML Generator (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
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Simple KML Generator

Simple KML Generator

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View Simple KML Generator

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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. OSM – OpenStreetMap has accumulated 654K+ total downloads while Simple KML Generator has 2.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5OSM – OpenStreetMap
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Simple KML GeneratorN/A
Total Reviews
135OSM – OpenStreetMap
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Simple KML Generator0
Active Installs
10K+OSM – OpenStreetMap
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Simple KML Generator20
Total Downloads
654K+OSM – OpenStreetMap
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Simple KML Generator2.6K+
Support Resolution
0%OSM – OpenStreetMap
Simple KML GeneratorN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoOSM – OpenStreetMap
◄
Simple KML Generator12 years ago
First Released
2009OSM – OpenStreetMap
Simple KML Generator2013
Age
17 yearsOSM – OpenStreetMap
Simple KML Generator13 years
WP Requires
3.0+OSM – OpenStreetMap
Simple KML Generator3.4.2+
PHP Requires
5.3+OSM – OpenStreetMap
Simple KML Generatorfalse+
Business Model
FreeOSM – OpenStreetMap
Simple KML GeneratorFree
Latest Version
6.1.16OSM – OpenStreetMap
Simple KML Generator1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

OSM – OpenStreetMap

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

Simple KML Generator

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.

Simple KML Generator Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OSM – OpenStreetMap or Simple KML Generator more popular?
OSM – OpenStreetMap has 10K+ active installations while Simple KML Generator has 20. OSM – OpenStreetMap is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — OSM – OpenStreetMap or Simple KML Generator?
OSM – OpenStreetMap has a 4.6/5 rating from 135 reviews, while Simple KML Generator has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are OSM – OpenStreetMap and Simple KML Generator free?
OSM – OpenStreetMap is free and Simple KML Generator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — OSM – OpenStreetMap or Simple KML Generator?
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 Simple KML Generator was last updated 12 years ago.

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