WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Author Avatars List/Block (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)
300K+ active installs
Free
Author Avatars List/Block
4.0K+ active installs
Free
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 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Author Avatars List/Block has 379K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) | Author Avatars List/Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3,008 | ◄ | 32 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 379K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Age | 14 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.0.06 | 2.1.25 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Author Avatars List/Block
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged approximately 5,581 daily downloads while Author Avatars List/Block averaged 19.
Recent Reviews
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Reviews
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
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,
Great plugin and great support!
My go-to plugin whenever I need more customizable maps. The support is top-notch, too. Thank you!
Author Avatars List/Block Reviews
Great plugin, with one current issue
I have used this plugin for years. However, it is currently formatting text incorrectly and displaying CSS elements on the page. I have had to remove it from my site. I hope that they fix it because I
günceleme
After the last update, the author’s name is written in bold and the <strong> text appears next to it. I would be glad if you are interested…
Great plugin!
Thanks to the author for this great plugin! It shows neatly the many authors/collaborators that I hive on my website, saving me a LOT of work, if I had to do this manually.
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