WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Layout Grid 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
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 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Layout Grid Block has 186K+. 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) | Layout Grid Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3,008 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 200K+ |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 186K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2019 | |
| Age | 14 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.0.06 | 1.8.4 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Layout Grid Block
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged approximately 5,581 daily downloads while Layout Grid Block averaged 74.
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!
Layout Grid Block Reviews
Great block!
Great block that allows placing and resizing blocks in a more flexible way than the regular columns block. I hope it is continually supported.
So helpful grid
This is very helpful grid too. Thank you!
Heavy, expensive, terrible framework design, and very limited features!!!!!
Test your site with this plugin and without it, on lighthouse. it costs between like 5-6 points, on mobile!!!!! It loads 45K of unused classes!!!!!!! 45K gzipped, and 186unzipped. No idea how come
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