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…
60K+ active installs
Free
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
| Metric | WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… | Simple Link Directory | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 121 | 121 | |
| Active Installs | 60K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.6M+ | ◄ | 338K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 5 days ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.2 | 8.8.9 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Maps – Store Locator,Google…
Simple Link Directory
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… averaged approximately 1,214 daily downloads while Simple Link Directory averaged 166.
Recent Reviews
WP Maps – Store Locator,Google… Reviews
Awesome Support and Great Plug In
Awesome plug in with so many options. Support is top tier. Quick and reliable. Thanks!
great support & top plugin
The plugin is very good, beautiful and easy to use. Support Team very professional, helpful and fast
good plugin, quick & helpful response
Thank you for your quick help!Now, everything works!
Simple Link Directory Reviews
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!
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.
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
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