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MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps vs Simple Map (2026)

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

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps

4.5(63)

40K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 weeks ago
View MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
VS
Simple Map

Simple Map

4.7(12)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Simple Map

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Map has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 12 reviews) while MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps leads in active installations (40K+ vs 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has accumulated 699K+ total downloads while Simple Map has 335K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
►
Simple Map4.7/5
Total Reviews
63MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
◄
Simple Map12
Active Installs
40K+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
◄
Simple Map10K+
Total Downloads
699K+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
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Simple Map335K+
Support Resolution
50%MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Simple MapN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
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Simple Map8 years ago
First Released
2019MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Simple Map2012
Age
7 yearsMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Simple Map14 years
WP Requires
5.0+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Simple Map3.9+
PHP Requires
7.0+MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Simple Mapfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumMapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Simple MapFree
Latest Version
1.6.28MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Simple Map4.9.0

Rating Breakdown

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps

4.5/5(63 reviews)
5
84%
4
2%
3
2%
2
8%
1
5%

Simple Map

4.7/5(12 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

Recent Reviews

MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps Reviews

by mod666

Useful plugin, bugs quickly resolved…

EDITED: No solution to the bug reported. Seems like free users don’t matter much. Still getting an error that currently I’m stuck at Version 1.6.18 and any time I want to update it tells me to purchas

by cientiros

Awesome global map plugin!

I’ve looked at many maps, svg build it types, this one is great! Even the free version is versatile enough to make it an awesome must have. Thank you devs for this plugin! Love it.

by Luca

PRO license issue

I purchased a PRO license, after 2 days from the purchase I am notified of a new update. I try to update, but it tells me that my license has expired. Very annoying issue, but it has Been solved.

Simple Map Reviews

by FUKAZAWA Kojiro

Thanks! Google API Key setting has come!

I waiting a long time this feature! Thank you for your update!

by Arnegger

Works PERFECT!!! THANKs for this awesome Plugin!

I was looking for something simple, where I could add a short code into a page. Without any complicated plug-in settings or anything else. Everything can be set up and run very simple within the short

by cageehv

Works as promised

Nice, simple plugin! Keep up the great work! Rolf

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps or Simple Map more popular?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has 40K+ active installations while Simple Map has 10K+. MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps or Simple Map?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has a 4.5/5 rating from 63 reviews, while Simple Map has a 4.7/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps and Simple Map free?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps is free + premium and Simple Map is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps or Simple Map?
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?
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps was last updated 3 weeks ago and Simple Map was last updated 8 years ago.

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