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PDF Embedder 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.

PDF Embedder

PDF Embedder

4.7(480)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View PDF Embedder
VS
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
View WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

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 PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 300K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ 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 100%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)4.8/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)3,008
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)300K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
►
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)26M+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)100%
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
►
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)2 weeks ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)2012
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)14 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)3.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)Free
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)10.0.06

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8/5(3,008 reviews)
5
92%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

PDF Embedder Reviews

by paulietrot

It does the job efficiently

It performs the advertized tasks efficiently

by Etienne ROSENSTIEHL

Easy to use

Simple, easy and efficient.

by benydove

VERY GOOD PLUGIN

VERY GOOD PLUGIN

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) free?
PDF Embedder is free and WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?
As of April 2026, PDF Embedder has a 100% support resolution rate while WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
PDF Embedder was last updated 3 months ago and WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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