WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs WP Store Locator (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 50K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while WP Store Locator has 1.5M+. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 25%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) | WP Store Locator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3,008 | ◄ | 311 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 50K+ |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 1.5M+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 25% |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Age | 14 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.0.06 | 2.3.0 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
WP Store Locator
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) averaged approximately 5,581 daily downloads while WP Store Locator averaged 948.
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 Store Locator Reviews
Switched from Agile
Love this plugin, and love it’s simplistic approach. Easy to setup and get locations quickly listed and published. Switched to this one after using Agile Store Locator, which is so complicated that I
Perfect
Got all I needed.
Amazing Plugin and Great Support!
I’ve used this plugin on 2 commercial sites and it is rock solid. When my client wanted to use this as a way to add cities with customers, but didn’t want to specify who they were or their street
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