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Snazzy Maps vs Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… (2026)

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

Snazzy Maps

Snazzy Maps

4.2(15)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…

Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…

4.8(171)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 171 reviews) while Snazzy Maps leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Snazzy Maps has accumulated 529K+ total downloads while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has 928K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Snazzy Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…4.8/5
Total Reviews
15Snazzy Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…171
Active Installs
30K+Snazzy Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…10K+
Total Downloads
529K+Snazzy Maps
►
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…928K+
Support Resolution
N/ASnazzy Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…N/A
Last Updated
11 months agoSnazzy Maps
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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…2 months ago
First Released
2015Snazzy Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…2016
Age
11 yearsSnazzy Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…10 years
WP Requires
3.0+Snazzy Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…2.9+
PHP Requires
false+Snazzy Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…5.3+
Business Model
FreeSnazzy Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…Free
Latest Version
1.5.0Snazzy Maps
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…1.9.6

Rating Breakdown

Snazzy Maps

4.2/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…

4.8/5(171 reviews)
5
95%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

Snazzy Maps Reviews

by marcosanna

Super

Thanks Thanks Thanks!!! Your Plugin its fantastic!!!

by TickTockDesign

Super easy to use

Super easy to use – works right out of the box, and a ton of good looking map themes to choose from. If anything, there are too many – but you can sort by popularity etc. and search. It’s a great, sim

by Shahid Malik

Fantastic Plugin

Fantastic Plugin and easy to use. Thanks guys..

Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… Reviews

by giuliopappa

not free.

not free.

by mgkoll

Great with several business locations

We have 5 Salon Suite Rental locations in the Las Vegas Valley. The Google maps plugin is great for not confusing the locations. Nothing would work better and be more understandable for our potential

by PKHarmon

Amazing support

I’ve used another Google Maps plugin for a long time, but because of the cost difference, I decided to give WP Google Map a try. And I must say, I have never received faster or better support for ANY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snazzy Maps or Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… more popular?
Snazzy Maps has 30K+ active installations while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has 10K+. Snazzy Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Snazzy Maps or Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…?
Snazzy Maps has a 4.2/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… has a 4.8/5 rating from 171 reviews.
Are Snazzy Maps and Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… free?
Snazzy Maps is free and Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Snazzy Maps or Maps Plugin using Google Maps for…?
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?
Snazzy Maps was last updated 11 months ago and Maps Plugin using Google Maps for… was last updated 2 months ago.

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