Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page… vs WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page…
300K+ active installs
Free
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
300K+ active installs
Free
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) while Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page… leads in active installations (300K+ vs 300K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page… has accumulated 12M+ total downloads while WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 26M+. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 92%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page… | WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 246 | ► | 3,008 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | 300K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 12M+ | ► | 26M+ |
| Support Resolution | 92% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 3 days ago | ◄ | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2012 | |
| Age | 8 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.8 | 10.0.06 |
Rating Breakdown
Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page…
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page… averaged approximately 14,232 daily downloads while WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged 5,581.
Recent Reviews
Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page… Reviews
Practical and easy to use even for beginners
I have Elementor Pro, but this plugin brought me back to Gutenberg.
Excellent plugin
Un p)lugin très complet et très utile. Merci
Very Good Free Builder to make a business website
Very Good Free Builder to make any type of business website
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Reviews
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
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,
Great plugin and great support!
My go-to plugin whenever I need more customizable maps. The support is top-notch, too. Thank you!
More Block Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page… and WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Power-up Gutenberg with advanced blocks for faster website creation. Build your WordPress website effortlessly using powerful building blocks!
Adds breadcrumb navigation showing the visitor's path to their current location.
Seamlessly embed PDFs into your content, with customizations and intelligent responsive resizing, and no third-party services or iframes.
A Gutenberg container block to let you align items consistently across a global grid.
A lightweight plugin that protects email addresses from email-harvesting robots, by encoding them into decimal and hexadecimal entities.
The Crowdsignal Forms plugin allows you to create and manage polls right from within the block editor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page… or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) more popular?
Which has better ratings — Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page… or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?
Are Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page… and WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) free?
Which plugin has better support — Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page… or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.