WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Simple Shortcode for Google 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)
300K+ active installs
Free
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
4.0K+ 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) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has 169K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) | Simple Shortcode for Google Maps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3,008 | ◄ | 46 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 169K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Age | 14 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.0.06 | 1.8.2 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged approximately 5,581 daily downloads while Simple Shortcode for Google Maps averaged 8.
Recent Reviews
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!
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps Reviews
Simple and effective
Would be cool if there was a custom block but works with the shortcode also.
Exactly what I was looking for
Needed something simple and easy to use on a webpage. This is it. Glad I found it.
Great. Simple. Free.
The title says it all – what more could you ask?!
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