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WP GPX Maps vs Mapthread (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
Mapthread

Mapthread

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Mapthread

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP GPX Maps has accumulated 142K+ total downloads while Mapthread has 229.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5WP GPX Maps
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MapthreadN/A
Total Reviews
59WP GPX Maps
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Mapthread0
Active Installs
4.0K+WP GPX Maps
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Mapthread0
Total Downloads
142K+WP GPX Maps
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Mapthread229
Support Resolution
0%WP GPX Maps
MapthreadN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP GPX Maps
►
Mapthread1 month ago
First Released
2011WP GPX Maps
Mapthread2026
Age
15 yearsWP GPX Maps
Mapthread2 months
WP Requires
6.2.0+WP GPX Maps
Mapthread6.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP GPX Maps
Mapthread7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP GPX Maps
MapthreadFree
Latest Version
1.7.11WP GPX Maps
Mapthread1.6.1

Rating Breakdown

WP GPX Maps

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

Mapthread

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 =

Mapthread Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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