WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… vs Simple Link Directory (2026)

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

WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…

WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…

4.3(121)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
VS
Simple Link Directory

Simple Link Directory

4.8(121)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
View Simple Link Directory

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Link Directory has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 121 reviews) while WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… leads in active installations (60K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… has accumulated 3.6M+ total downloads while Simple Link Directory has 338K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link Directory4.8/5
Total Reviews
121WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link Directory121
Active Installs
60K+WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link Directory2.0K+
Total Downloads
3.6M+WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link Directory338K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link DirectoryN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link Directory5 days ago
First Released
2013WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link Directory2016
Age
13 yearsWP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link Directory10 years
WP Requires
3.4+WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link Directory4.6+
PHP Requires
5.3+WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link Directory7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link DirectoryFree
Latest Version
4.9.2WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link Directory8.8.9

Rating Breakdown

WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…

4.3/5(121 reviews)
5
76%
4
4%
3
4%
2
2%
1
13%

Simple Link Directory

4.8/5(121 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
1%
2
0%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… Reviews

by goldenhelpdesk

Awesome Support and Great Plug In

Awesome plug in with so many options. Support is top tier. Quick and reliable. Thanks!

by lgesistemi

great support & top plugin

The plugin is very good, beautiful and easy to use. Support Team very professional, helpful and fast

by releifrei

good plugin, quick & helpful response

Thank you for your quick help!Now, everything works!

Simple Link Directory Reviews

by JCV

Does exactly what is supposed to do

Great plugin. I was looking for such feature, and it does exactly what it says it does. Thanks for your work!

by mich3l

Just great

It’s a great tool. Lots of config options to choose on how to present your lists.Support is also great. Had an issue with color picker. Got it fixed in hardly 24 hours.

by OFS

Developers ignore my questions and waste my time

So this all started when I got an email saying that I had to pay to renew a plugin called “Simple Link Directory,” but when I went to look in my settings and left nav, I couldn’t find it. I couldn’t e

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… or Simple Link Directory more popular?
WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… has 60K+ active installations while Simple Link Directory has 2.0K+. WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… or Simple Link Directory?
WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… has a 4.3/5 rating from 121 reviews, while Simple Link Directory has a 4.8/5 rating from 121 reviews.
Are WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… and Simple Link Directory free?
WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… is free and Simple Link Directory is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… or Simple Link Directory?
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 Maps – Store Locator,Google… was last updated 1 month ago and Simple Link Directory was last updated 5 days ago.

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