Embed Webmap vs Web Maps for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Embed Webmap has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed Webmap has accumulated 11K+ total downloads while Web Maps for WordPress has 17K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Embed Webmap | Web Maps for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 11K+ | ► | 17K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ► | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.4 | 1.5 |
Rating
4.6/5Embed Webmap
◄Web Maps for WordPress4.2/5
Total Reviews
7Embed Webmap
◄Web Maps for WordPress5
Active Installs
300Embed Webmap
◄Web Maps for WordPress200
Total Downloads
11K+Embed Webmap
►Web Maps for WordPress17K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmbed Webmap
Web Maps for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoEmbed Webmap
►Web Maps for WordPress3 years ago
First Released
2014Embed Webmap
Web Maps for WordPress2013
Age
12 yearsEmbed Webmap
Web Maps for WordPress13 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+Embed Webmap
Web Maps for WordPress4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Embed Webmap
Web Maps for WordPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeEmbed Webmap
Web Maps for WordPressFree
Latest Version
2.0.4Embed Webmap
Web Maps for WordPress1.5
Rating Breakdown
Embed Webmap
4.6/5(7 reviews)
5
71%
4
14%
3
14%
2
0%
1
0%
Web Maps for WordPress
4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Embed Webmap or Web Maps for WordPress more popular?
Embed Webmap has 300 active installations while Web Maps for WordPress has 200. Embed Webmap is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Embed Webmap or Web Maps for WordPress?
Embed Webmap has a 4.6/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Web Maps for WordPress has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Embed Webmap and Web Maps for WordPress free?
Embed Webmap is free and Web Maps for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Embed Webmap or Web Maps for WordPress?
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?
Embed Webmap was last updated 7 years ago and Web Maps for WordPress was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.