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WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs The WP Map Factory (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
The WP Map Factory

The WP Map Factory

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View The WP Map Factory

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, The WP Map Factory has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) leads in active installations (300K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while The WP Map Factory has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
►
The WP Map Factory5/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
◄
The WP Map Factory1
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
◄
The WP Map Factory20
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
◄
The WP Map Factory1.6K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
The WP Map FactoryN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
◄
The WP Map Factory2 years ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
The WP Map Factory2019
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
The WP Map Factory7 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
The WP Map Factory5.4.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
The WP Map Factory7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
The WP Map FactoryFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
The WP Map Factory2.0.0

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%

The WP Map Factory

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

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!

The WP Map Factory Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or The WP Map Factory more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while The WP Map Factory has 20. 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 The WP Map Factory?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while The WP Map Factory has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and The WP Map Factory free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and The WP Map Factory 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 The WP Map Factory?
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 The WP Map Factory was last updated 2 years ago.

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