YaMaps for WordPress Plugin vs Simple Shortcode for Google Maps (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin
10K+ active installs
Free
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
4.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, YaMaps for WordPress Plugin has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 41 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. YaMaps for WordPress Plugin has accumulated 158K+ total downloads while Simple Shortcode for Google Maps has 169K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | YaMaps for WordPress Plugin | Simple Shortcode for Google Maps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 41 | ► | 46 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 158K+ | ► | 169K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2012 | |
| Age | 8 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.6.41 | 1.8.2 |
Rating Breakdown
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, YaMaps for WordPress Plugin averaged approximately 37 daily downloads while Simple Shortcode for Google Maps averaged 8.
Recent Reviews
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin Reviews
Отличный плагин
Плагин очень простой и понятный. Настраивается за пару минут. 5 баллов!
Просто и удобно!
Отлично прижился даже на сложной теме через вставление кода.
Отличный, легкий и простой
Легкий, простой в использовании, быстрый, без API. Вопрос про возможность добавки HTML, использования сторонних shortcode описания метки типа LightBoxGallery, youtube video ? (Это про Placemark hi
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps Reviews
Simple and effective
Would be cool if there was a custom block but works with the shortcode also.
Exactly what I was looking for
Needed something simple and easy to use on a webpage. This is it. Glad I found it.
Great. Simple. Free.
The title says it all – what more could you ask?!
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