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Simple Map vs Speed Contact Bar (2026)

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

Simple Map

Simple Map

4.7(12)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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VS
Speed Contact Bar

Speed Contact Bar

4.6(56)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Speed Contact Bar

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Map has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 12 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Map has accumulated 335K+ total downloads while Speed Contact Bar has 278K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Simple Map
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Speed Contact Bar4.6/5
Total Reviews
12Simple Map
►
Speed Contact Bar56
Active Installs
10K+Simple Map
◄
Speed Contact Bar5.0K+
Total Downloads
335K+Simple Map
◄
Speed Contact Bar278K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Map
Speed Contact BarN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoSimple Map
►
Speed Contact Bar4 months ago
First Released
2012Simple Map
Speed Contact Bar2014
Age
14 yearsSimple Map
Speed Contact Bar12 years
WP Requires
3.9+Simple Map
Speed Contact Bar3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Map
Speed Contact Bar5.2+
Business Model
FreeSimple Map
Speed Contact BarFree
Latest Version
4.9.0Simple Map
Speed Contact Bar6.13.0

Rating Breakdown

Simple Map

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

Speed Contact Bar

4.6/5(56 reviews)
5
86%
4
2%
3
7%
2
2%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

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

Speed Contact Bar Reviews

by ankitdulal11

Nice

hello sir. Can we have new youtube icon. Very nice plugin. I recommend all.

by cpuargentina

Very good!

It’s a very good free plugin, with the same or higher level than similar commercial plugins. The only thing that I would highly recommend adding is the ability to put the bar on the sides of the page.

by prosektorium

Awesome plugin!

I recommend for everyone! Great and helpful support! Thank U!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Map or Speed Contact Bar more popular?
Simple Map has 10K+ active installations while Speed Contact Bar has 5.0K+. Simple Map is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Map or Speed Contact Bar?
Simple Map has a 4.7/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Speed Contact Bar has a 4.6/5 rating from 56 reviews.
Are Simple Map and Speed Contact Bar free?
Simple Map is free and Speed Contact Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Map or Speed Contact Bar?
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?
Simple Map was last updated 8 years ago and Speed Contact Bar was last updated 4 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.