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WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Map pins (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
Map pins

Map pins

5(4)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Map pins

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Map pins has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) leads in active installations (300K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Map pins has 4.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
►
Map pins5/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
◄
Map pins4
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
◄
Map pins30
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Map pins4.9K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Map pinsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
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Map pins7 years ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Map pins2013
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Map pins13 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Map pins3.0.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Map pinsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Map pinsFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Map pins1.29

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%

Map pins

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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!

Map pins Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Map pins more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Map pins has 30. 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 Map pins?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Map pins has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Map pins free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Map pins 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 Map pins?
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 Map pins was last updated 7 years ago.

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