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WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs WP Google Maps 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
WP Google Maps Shortcode

WP Google Maps Shortcode

4(5)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View WP Google Maps Shortcode

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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while WP Google Maps Shortcode has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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WP Google Maps Shortcode4/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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WP Google Maps Shortcode5
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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WP Google Maps Shortcode200
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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WP Google Maps Shortcode10K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
WP Google Maps ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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WP Google Maps Shortcode11 years ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
WP Google Maps Shortcode2014
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
WP Google Maps Shortcode12 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
WP Google Maps Shortcode3.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
WP Google Maps Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
WP Google Maps ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
WP Google Maps Shortcode1.2

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%

WP Google Maps Shortcode

4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
20%
2
20%
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!

WP Google Maps Shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or WP Google Maps Shortcode more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while WP Google Maps Shortcode has 200. 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 WP Google Maps Shortcode?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while WP Google Maps Shortcode has a 4/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and WP Google Maps Shortcode free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and WP Google Maps 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 WP Google Maps 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 WP Google Maps Shortcode was last updated 11 years ago.

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