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WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Quick Location Maps (2026)

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

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)
VS
Quick Location Maps

Quick Location Maps

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Quick Location 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) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Quick Location Maps has 1.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Quick Location MapsN/A
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Quick Location Maps0
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Quick Location Maps10
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Quick Location Maps1.8K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Quick Location MapsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Quick Location Maps13 years ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Quick Location Maps2012
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Quick Location Maps14 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Quick Location Maps2.8+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Quick Location Mapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Quick Location MapsFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Quick Location Maps1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

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

Quick Location Maps

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

Recent Reviews

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!

Quick Location Maps Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Quick Location Maps more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Quick Location Maps has 10. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Quick Location Maps?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Quick Location Maps has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Quick Location Maps free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Quick Location Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Quick Location Maps?
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?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) was last updated 2 weeks ago and Quick Location Maps was last updated 13 years ago.

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