WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Easy Google Maps (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
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 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Easy Google Maps has 1.4M+. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) | Easy Google Maps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3,008 | ◄ | 252 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 1.4M+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ► | 2 days ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Age | 14 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.0.06 | 1.12.1 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Maps
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged approximately 5,581 daily downloads while Easy Google Maps averaged 243.
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!
Easy Google Maps Reviews
Gute Unterstützung
Die Karte konnte nicht geladen werden. Es stellte sich heraus, dass die Website bereits eine integrierte Google Map im Theme hatte, die das Laden des Plugins verhinderte. Sie haben mir auch geholfen,
Good idea, but this plugin has some bugs
In general this plugin is good, but unfortunately I found some bugs and irritating things. This topic was modified 2 years, 8 months ago by packi93.
API link broken
Link for instructions on how to get an API key is broken.
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