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Snazzy Maps vs WP Compiler (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
View Snazzy Maps
VS
WP Compiler

WP Compiler

5(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View WP Compiler

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Compiler has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Snazzy Maps leads in active installations (30K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Snazzy Maps has accumulated 529K+ total downloads while WP Compiler has 4.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Snazzy Maps
►
WP Compiler5/5
Total Reviews
15Snazzy Maps
◄
WP Compiler6
Active Installs
30K+Snazzy Maps
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WP Compiler1.0K+
Total Downloads
529K+Snazzy Maps
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WP Compiler4.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ASnazzy Maps
WP CompilerN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoSnazzy Maps
◄
WP Compiler7 years ago
First Released
2015Snazzy Maps
WP Compiler2018
Age
11 yearsSnazzy Maps
WP Compiler8 years
WP Requires
3.0+Snazzy Maps
WP Compiler4.8+
PHP Requires
false+Snazzy Maps
WP Compiler5.6+
Business Model
FreeSnazzy Maps
WP CompilerFree
Latest Version
1.5.0Snazzy Maps
WP Compiler1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Snazzy Maps

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

WP Compiler

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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..

WP Compiler Reviews

by tomaaszq

Very useful plugin

I was looking for a way to compile scss directly on the server and have a compilation there without installing Gulp on the server. From today I don’t have to watch and send files locally. Plugin works

by mikhaell

Great potential! (but one small problem)

I use this plugin successfully. Good job! It has a wide application for me. I have only one problem – if I use ‘production mode’, sass is compiled and compressed correctly, but JS (using js.manifest)

by chrishaff

What plugins should aspire to

I used this with the understrap theme to compile a customized bootstrap along with my own SCSS. This plugin is focused om it’s task to help you during development with the excellent auto-compilation w

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snazzy Maps or WP Compiler more popular?
Snazzy Maps has 30K+ active installations while WP Compiler has 1.0K+. Snazzy Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Snazzy Maps or WP Compiler?
Snazzy Maps has a 4.2/5 rating from 15 reviews, while WP Compiler has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Snazzy Maps and WP Compiler free?
Snazzy Maps is free and WP Compiler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Snazzy Maps or WP Compiler?
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 WP Compiler was last updated 7 years ago.

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