WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Email Address Encoder (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
Email Address Encoder

Email Address Encoder

4.2(160)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 year ago
View Email Address Encoder

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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Email Address Encoder has 1.6M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address Encoder4.2/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address Encoder160
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address Encoder100K+
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address Encoder1.6M+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address EncoderN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address Encoder1 year ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address Encoder2011
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address Encoder15 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address Encoder2.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address Encoder5.3+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address EncoderFree + Premium
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Email Address Encoder1.0.24

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%

Email Address Encoder

4.2/5(160 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
2%
2
4%
1
16%

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!

Email Address Encoder Reviews

by Ericmuc

No answer

No answer from the author on several emails regarding my bought licenses. I had the idea to buy more licenses, but without any response this plugin is dead.

by ianstudio

Do not understand the naming convention between pro and free

I do not understand the naming convention between pro and freeHard to understand if it is being maintained with as much vigor as the free version.. why is pro/paid at v 0.3.11. Why would’t the deve

by treierp

Eigentlich eine Frechheit!

Habe das Plugin in der Pro Version gekauft. Nach einiger Zeit läuft nur noch die gratis Version. Grund: Meine Lizenz wird offenbar irgendwo sonst verwendet!?Nachfrage beim Support: KEINE ANTWORT!Frech

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Email Address Encoder more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Email Address Encoder has 100K+. 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 Email Address Encoder?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Email Address Encoder has a 4.2/5 rating from 160 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Email Address Encoder free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Email Address Encoder is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Email Address Encoder?
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 Email Address Encoder was last updated 1 year ago.

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