Flexible Map vs Simple Shortcode for Google 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
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Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

4.6(46)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Simple Shortcode for Google 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 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Flexible Map has accumulated 356K+ total downloads while Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has 169K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Flexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
66Flexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps46
Active Installs
7.0K+Flexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps4.0K+
Total Downloads
356K+Flexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps169K+
Support Resolution
N/AFlexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google MapsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoFlexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps1 year ago
First Released
2012Flexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps2012
Age
14 yearsFlexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps14 years
WP Requires
4.6+Flexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps4.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Flexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps7.4+
Business Model
FreeFlexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google MapsFree
Latest Version
1.19.0Flexible Map
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps1.8.2

Rating Breakdown

Flexible Map

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

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

4.6/5(46 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%

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.

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps Reviews

by Ulrich

Simple and effective

Would be cool if there was a custom block but works with the shortcode also.

by brott

Exactly what I was looking for

Needed something simple and easy to use on a webpage. This is it. Glad I found it.

by greggalex

Great. Simple. Free.

The title says it all – what more could you ask?!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flexible Map or Simple Shortcode for Google Maps more popular?
Flexible Map has 7.0K+ active installations while Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has 4.0K+. Flexible Map is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Flexible Map or Simple Shortcode for Google Maps?
Flexible Map has a 4.8/5 rating from 66 reviews, while Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 46 reviews.
Are Flexible Map and Simple Shortcode for Google Maps free?
Flexible Map is free and Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Flexible Map or Simple Shortcode for Google 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 Simple Shortcode for Google Maps was last updated 1 year ago.

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