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Flexible Map vs Scribble Maps (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Flexible Map

Flexible Map

4.8(66)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Flexible Map
VS
Scribble Maps

Scribble Maps

2.5(2)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
View Scribble Maps

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Flexible Map has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 66 reviews) and leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Flexible Map has accumulated 356K+ total downloads while Scribble Maps has 3.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Flexible Map
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Scribble Maps2.5/5
Total Reviews
66Flexible Map
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Scribble Maps2
Active Installs
7.0K+Flexible Map
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Scribble Maps30
Total Downloads
356K+Flexible Map
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Scribble Maps3.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AFlexible Map
Scribble MapsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoFlexible Map
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Scribble Maps15 years ago
First Released
2012Flexible Map
Scribble Maps2010
Age
14 yearsFlexible Map
Scribble Maps16 years
WP Requires
4.6+Flexible Map
Scribble Maps2.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Flexible Map
Scribble Mapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeFlexible Map
Scribble MapsFree
Latest Version
1.19.0Flexible Map
Scribble Maps1.0.7

Rating Breakdown

Flexible Map

4.8/5(66 reviews)
5
94%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

Scribble Maps

2.5/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Recent Reviews

Flexible Map Reviews

by chinwag

Brilliant and so simple for KML import

Implemented so quickly and easily. Worked straight out of the box for KML files. Highly recommend!

by black85vette

Simple and works great

Can’t get much easier to display a .kml file on a webpage. For a time Google had a hard time loading a local .kml file so I stored mine on a public Google.sites page, but that seems to have been res

by mickyharris

Easy

Just works, but you’ll need a Google maps API key.

Scribble Maps Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flexible Map or Scribble Maps more popular?
Flexible Map has 7.0K+ active installations while Scribble Maps has 30. Flexible Map is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Flexible Map or Scribble Maps?
Flexible Map has a 4.8/5 rating from 66 reviews, while Scribble Maps has a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Flexible Map and Scribble Maps free?
Flexible Map is free and Scribble Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Flexible Map or Scribble Maps?
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?
Flexible Map was last updated 3 months ago and Scribble Maps was last updated 15 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.