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WP GPX Maps vs Geo Controller GPS extension   (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP GPX Maps

WP GPX Maps

4.1(59)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WP GPX Maps
VS
Geo Controller GPS extension  

Geo Controller GPS extension  

0(0)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Geo Controller GPS extension  

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP GPX Maps has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 59 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP GPX Maps has accumulated 142K+ total downloads while Geo Controller GPS extension   has 5.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5WP GPX Maps
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Geo Controller GPS extension  N/A
Total Reviews
59WP GPX Maps
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Geo Controller GPS extension  0
Active Installs
4.0K+WP GPX Maps
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Geo Controller GPS extension  40
Total Downloads
142K+WP GPX Maps
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Geo Controller GPS extension  5.0K+
Support Resolution
0%WP GPX Maps
Geo Controller GPS extension  N/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP GPX Maps
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Geo Controller GPS extension  2 months ago
First Released
2011WP GPX Maps
Geo Controller GPS extension  2019
Age
15 yearsWP GPX Maps
Geo Controller GPS extension  7 years
WP Requires
6.2.0+WP GPX Maps
Geo Controller GPS extension  6.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP GPX Maps
Geo Controller GPS extension  7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP GPX Maps
Geo Controller GPS extension  Free
Latest Version
1.7.11WP GPX Maps
Geo Controller GPS extension  2.1.4

Rating Breakdown

WP GPX Maps

4.1/5(59 reviews)
5
64%
4
14%
3
5%
2
5%
1
12%

Geo Controller GPS extension  

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

Recent Reviews

WP GPX Maps Reviews

by Juan Carlos López

Fallos con php 8.x

Aunque en la documentación dice que han solucionado problemas de compatibilidad con php 8.x, he tenido que regresar a php 7.x porque los mapas se rompian y no mostraban los recorridos.

by markjgwilliam

Great plugin when it works!

I have been using for a number of years, however as others point out its rather buggy and lacks frequent updates or support. With a recent update to PHP8 on my site it breaks my posts so I have unfort

by sjoerd72

test your updates better

Great plugin but please – test better – you should test with tracks that do not have time/date/elevation per point. Please update wp-gpx-maps-utils.php (lines 379 – 383): $points->maxEle =

Geo Controller GPS extension   Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP GPX Maps or Geo Controller GPS extension   more popular?
WP GPX Maps has 4.0K+ active installations while Geo Controller GPS extension   has 40. WP GPX Maps is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP GPX Maps or Geo Controller GPS extension  ?
WP GPX Maps has a 4.1/5 rating from 59 reviews, while Geo Controller GPS extension   has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP GPX Maps and Geo Controller GPS extension   free?
WP GPX Maps is free and Geo Controller GPS extension   is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP GPX Maps or Geo Controller GPS extension  ?
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 GPX Maps was last updated 1 year ago and Geo Controller GPS extension   was last updated 2 months ago.

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