Mage Google Maps vs Simple Google Maps Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Mage Google Maps has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (30 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mage Google Maps has accumulated 8.2K+ total downloads while Simple Google Maps Widget has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Mage Google Maps | Simple Google Maps Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 8.2K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Age | 12 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Mage Google Maps
◄Simple Google Maps WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
2Mage Google Maps
◄Simple Google Maps Widget0
Active Installs
30Mage Google Maps
◄Simple Google Maps Widget0
Total Downloads
8.2K+Mage Google Maps
◄Simple Google Maps Widget1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AMage Google Maps
Simple Google Maps WidgetN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoMage Google Maps
►Simple Google Maps Widget7 years ago
First Released
2014Mage Google Maps
Simple Google Maps Widget2018
Age
12 yearsMage Google Maps
Simple Google Maps Widget8 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Mage Google Maps
Simple Google Maps Widget4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Mage Google Maps
Simple Google Maps Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeMage Google Maps
Simple Google Maps WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.1.2Mage Google Maps
Simple Google Maps Widget1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Mage Google Maps
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple Google Maps Widget
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mage Google Maps or Simple Google Maps Widget more popular?
Mage Google Maps has 30 active installations while Simple Google Maps Widget has 0. Mage Google Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mage Google Maps or Simple Google Maps Widget?
Mage Google Maps has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Simple Google Maps Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Mage Google Maps and Simple Google Maps Widget free?
Mage Google Maps is free and Simple Google Maps Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mage Google Maps or Simple Google Maps Widget?
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?
Mage Google Maps was last updated 8 years ago and Simple Google Maps Widget was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.