Map Block

68 Quality Score

Active Installs

17/30

A 56/30 popularity score reflects the 6,000 active installs, which is modest but reasonable for a single-purpose block plugin maintained by BoldGrid.

Update Freshness

25/25

Maintenance is perfect at 100/25, with the plugin updated as recently as May 2026 and tested against WordPress 7.0, showing active upkeep.

User Rating

3/15

The 20/15 rating score reflects a single rating at 100/100, which is technically flawless but statistically meaningless given the tiny sample size.

Support Health

8/15

Support health sits at 50/15 because there are zero support threads on record, so we cannot confirm responsiveness even though no complaints exist yet.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatibility is a full 100/15, as the plugin requires only WordPress 5.0 and no minimum PHP version, making it broadly compatible with older environments.

Scores higher than 20% of indexed plugins

About

Insert a Google Map into the Gutenberg editor.

Active Installs 7k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-08-18 6:56pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.0+

Tested Up To 7.1

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

Map Block is a lightweight Gutenberg block that inserts a Google Map into the WordPress editor, letting users drop a map onto any page or post with a simple block insertion. It focuses on a single job: embedding a Google Map without leaving the block editor.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners who need a quick, no-frills way to display one or a few Google Maps on a page, such as a local café, small real estate office, or single-location service business. It works best for users comfortable pasting a Google Maps embed or API reference and who do not need advanced features like custom markers, clusters, or store locators.

Who Should Skip It

Skip this plugin if you need multi-location search, custom markers, route planning, or any map beyond a basic single-pin embed, since plugins like WP Go Maps handle that far better. Also avoid it if you need OpenStreetMap or Leaflet support, as this plugin is Google-only.

The Bottom Line

Map Block is a tidy, well-maintained single-purpose plugin that does one small job, but its 6,000 installs and lone rating mean you are betting on an unproven tool. For anything beyond embedding one or two simple Google Maps, the much larger and more capable WP Go Maps is a safer pick.

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