MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps vs Placemarks (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
40K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Placemarks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps leads in active installations (40K+ vs 20). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has accumulated 699K+ total downloads while Placemarks has 3.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps | Placemarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 63 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 699K+ | ◄ | 3.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2013 | |
| Age | 7 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.28 | 3.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Placemarks
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps Reviews
Useful plugin, bugs quickly resolved…
EDITED: No solution to the bug reported. Seems like free users don’t matter much. Still getting an error that currently I’m stuck at Version 1.6.18 and any time I want to update it tells me to purchas
Awesome global map plugin!
I’ve looked at many maps, svg build it types, this one is great! Even the free version is versatile enough to make it an awesome must have. Thank you devs for this plugin! Love it.
PRO license issue
I purchased a PRO license, after 2 days from the purchase I am notified of a new update. I try to update, but it tells me that my license has expired. Very annoying issue, but it has Been solved.
Placemarks Reviews
No reviews yet
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