WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Snazzy Maps (2026)

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

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8(3,008)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
VS
Snazzy Maps

Snazzy Maps

4.2(15)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Snazzy Maps

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 3,008 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Snazzy Maps has 529K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy Maps4.2/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy Maps15
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy Maps30K+
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy Maps529K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy MapsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy Maps11 months ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy Maps2015
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy Maps11 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy Maps3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy Mapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy MapsFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy Maps1.5.0

Rating Breakdown

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8/5(3,008 reviews)
5
92%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Snazzy Maps

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

Recent Reviews

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Reviews

by kbrazz01

Great Plugin – Excellent Support!

Hi, I recently purchased the pro version of this plugin and it was very easyto set up, I had a minor issue that I wrongly thought it came from the pluginitself or the map provider, thanks to the aweso

by ankash

Great Plugin, Even Better Support!

The plugin is solid, does exactly what we need, and feels genuinely reliable. What really stood out, though, was the support. I recently ran into an issue where a map marker wouldn’t load properly,

by AtDevep

Great plugin and great support!

My go-to plugin whenever I need more customizable maps. The support is top-notch, too. Thank you!

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..

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Snazzy Maps more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Snazzy Maps has 30K+. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Snazzy Maps?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Snazzy Maps has a 4.2/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Snazzy Maps free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Snazzy Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Snazzy 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?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) was last updated 2 weeks ago and Snazzy Maps was last updated 11 months ago.

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