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Snazzy Maps vs Map Block for Google Maps (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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Map Block for Google Maps

Map Block for Google Maps

4.6(21)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Map Block for Google Maps

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Map Block for Google Maps has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 21 reviews) while Snazzy Maps leads in active installations (30K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Snazzy Maps has accumulated 529K+ total downloads while Map Block for Google Maps has 234K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Snazzy Maps
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Map Block for Google Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
15Snazzy Maps
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Map Block for Google Maps21
Active Installs
30K+Snazzy Maps
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Map Block for Google Maps20K+
Total Downloads
529K+Snazzy Maps
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Map Block for Google Maps234K+
Support Resolution
N/ASnazzy Maps
Map Block for Google MapsN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoSnazzy Maps
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Map Block for Google Maps4 months ago
First Released
2015Snazzy Maps
Map Block for Google Maps2018
Age
11 yearsSnazzy Maps
Map Block for Google Maps8 years
WP Requires
3.0+Snazzy Maps
Map Block for Google Maps4.9+
PHP Requires
false+Snazzy Maps
Map Block for Google Maps5.2+
Business Model
FreeSnazzy Maps
Map Block for Google MapsFree
Latest Version
1.5.0Snazzy Maps
Map Block for Google Maps1.35

Rating Breakdown

Snazzy Maps

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

Map Block for Google Maps

4.6/5(21 reviews)
5
76%
4
14%
3
5%
2
0%
1
5%

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..

Map Block for Google Maps Reviews

by Steve P (UK)

Fast response

I had a problem with the API being rejected. Although it resolved itself, it was good to see that the Dev responded to my post really quickly! Thanks!

by akjiainc

How to fill in longitude and latitude to locate the correct location.

How to fill in longitude and latitude to locate the correct location？

by xjmwfwa

Easy to use

Very easy to use and simple plugin for maps

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snazzy Maps or Map Block for Google Maps more popular?
Snazzy Maps has 30K+ active installations while Map Block for Google Maps has 20K+. Snazzy Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Snazzy Maps or Map Block for Google Maps?
Snazzy Maps has a 4.2/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Map Block for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Snazzy Maps and Map Block for Google Maps free?
Snazzy Maps is free and Map Block for Google Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Snazzy Maps or Map Block for Google Maps?
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 Map Block for Google Maps was last updated 4 months ago.

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