WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs Open User Map (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
Open User Map

Open User Map

5(64)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Open User Map

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Open User Map has a higher user rating (5/5 from 64 reviews) while WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Open User Map has 294K+. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 67%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User Map5/5
Total Reviews
3,008WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User Map64
Active Installs
300K+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User Map10K+
Total Downloads
26M+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User Map294K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User Map67%
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User Map1 week ago
First Released
2012WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User Map2021
Age
14 yearsWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User Map5 years
WP Requires
3.5+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User Map5.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User Map7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User MapFree
Latest Version
10.0.06WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Open User Map1.4.38

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%

Open User Map

5/5(64 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!

Open User Map Reviews

by uwehog

Endlich ein richtig gut funktionierendes, flexibles MapPlugin!

Ich bin froh das Open User Map Plugin gefunden zu haben, denn ich schätze die Unabhängigkeit der Openstreetmap und die hohe Flexibilität für den Einsatz der Karten, Marker und der Verwaltung. Darüberh

by serjoscha

Greate Plugin and TOP fast and smart Support

Finally, a map display plugin that meets all our requirements.

by goodmutt

Great Support, Good Product

This plugin works exactly as advertised and when you need help with something you get a real person responding to your needs via email. Really helpful, unique plugin with decent features, definitely w

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) or Open User Map more popular?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has 300K+ active installations while Open User Map has 10K+. 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 Open User Map?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,008 reviews, while Open User Map has a 5/5 rating from 64 reviews.
Are WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) and Open User Map free?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is free and Open User Map 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 Open User Map?
As of April 2026, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a 100% support resolution rate while Open User Map has a 67% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) was last updated 2 weeks ago and Open User Map was last updated 1 week ago.

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