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)
300K+ active installs
Free
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
| Metric | WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) | Snazzy Maps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3,008 | ◄ | 15 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 529K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Age | 14 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.0.06 | 1.5.0 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Snazzy Maps
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged approximately 5,581 daily downloads while Snazzy Maps averaged 54.
Recent Reviews
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Reviews
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
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,
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
Super
Thanks Thanks Thanks!!! Your Plugin its fantastic!!!
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
Fantastic Plugin
Fantastic Plugin and easy to use. Thanks guys..
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