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)

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
Easy Google Maps

Easy Google Maps

4.6(252)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
View Easy Google Maps

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

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Maps4.6/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Maps252
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Maps20K+
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Maps1.4M+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Maps0%
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Maps2 days ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Maps2015
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Maps11 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Mapsfalse+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Mapsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google MapsFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Easy Google Maps1.12.1

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%

Easy Google Maps

4.6/5(252 reviews)
5
85%
4
4%
3
2%
2
2%
1
6%

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!

Easy Google Maps Reviews

by djokor

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,

by packi93

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.

by sparkerman

API link broken

Link for instructions on how to get an API key is broken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Easy Google Maps more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Easy Google Maps has 20K+. 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 Easy Google Maps?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Easy Google Maps has a 4.6/5 rating from 252 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Easy Google Maps free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Easy Google Maps 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 Easy Google Maps?
As of April 2026, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 100% support resolution rate while Easy Google Maps has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) was last updated 2 weeks ago and Easy Google Maps was last updated 2 days ago.

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