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WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Where Am I (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
Where Am I

Where Am I

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View Where Am I

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Where Am I has 2.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Where Am IN/A
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Where Am I0
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Where Am I10
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Where Am I2.4K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Where Am IN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Where Am I14 years ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Where Am I2010
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Where Am I16 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Where Am I2.8.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Where Am Ifalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Where Am IFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Where Am I1.4

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%

Where Am I

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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!

Where Am I Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Where Am I more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Where Am I has 10. 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 Where Am I?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Where Am I has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Where Am I free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Where Am I 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 Where Am I?
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 Where Am I was last updated 14 years ago.

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