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WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode (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
Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode

Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode

4.9(13)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 13 reviews) while WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) leads in active installations (300K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode4.9/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode13
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode3.0K+
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode24K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Ventus – Weather Map Widget & ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode11 months ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode2019
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode7 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Ventus – Weather Map Widget & ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode1.5.0

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%

Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode

4.9/5(13 reviews)
5
92%
4
8%
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!

Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode Reviews

by belkcar

Una maravilla escondida

Todo en uno, con bricks off canvas y el shortcode así: [ventus width=”100svw” height=”100svh” radius=”0px” loading=”lazy” lat=”-42.754867″ lon=”-65.046483″ zoom=”10″ layer=”wind” level=”surface” scale

by Dan

Very useful as a shortcode

I use this on two sites (eg. ontarioskitrails.com) and this plugin lets me add the weather for each location as a shortcode. Wonderful and helpful! And Windy.com is the best most full featured weather

by designsbybob80

Nice weather plugin

Nice weather plugin. It’s very easy to use. Simple to install and very lightweight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode has 3.0K+. 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 Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode has a 4.9/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode 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 Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode?
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 Ventus – Weather Map Widget & Shortcode was last updated 11 months ago.

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