WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs WP Mapbox GL JS Maps (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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while WP Mapbox GL JS Maps has 27K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) | WP Mapbox GL JS Maps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3,008 | ◄ | 9 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 27K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2018 | |
| Age | 14 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.0.06 | 3.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
WP Mapbox GL JS Maps
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged approximately 5,581 daily downloads while WP Mapbox GL JS Maps averaged 4.
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!
WP Mapbox GL JS Maps Reviews
Perfect for if you use page builder besides Gutenberg.
This is such an elegant way to incorporate Mapbox maps into your site, especially if you use a page builder besides Gutenberg. We use the Elementor pagebuilder so it’s nice to be able to just insert a
Disappointed with the the Advanced License
The free plugin is fine for people wanting to make a simple map within wordpress. However, I paid for the advanced license because I already had stylized mapbox maps with data sets. The data import fu
Absolutely Great support!!
Very useful and absolutely Great support! Thank you to the mapster team! This topic was modified 6 years, 11 months ago by madumatt.
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