WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs MapGeo – Interactive Geo 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
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
40K+ active installs
Free + Premium
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 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps has 699K+. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 50%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) | MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3,008 | ◄ | 63 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 40K+ |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 699K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 50% |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2019 | |
| Age | 14 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 10.0.06 | 1.6.28 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged approximately 5,581 daily downloads while MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps averaged 722.
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!
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps Reviews
Useful plugin, bugs quickly resolved…
EDITED: No solution to the bug reported. Seems like free users don’t matter much. Still getting an error that currently I’m stuck at Version 1.6.18 and any time I want to update it tells me to purchas
Awesome global map plugin!
I’ve looked at many maps, svg build it types, this one is great! Even the free version is versatile enough to make it an awesome must have. Thank you devs for this plugin! Love it.
PRO license issue
I purchased a PRO license, after 2 days from the purchase I am notified of a new update. I try to update, but it tells me that my license has expired. Very annoying issue, but it has Been solved.
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