WP Go Maps Block

78 Quality Score

Active Installs

16/30

With around 3,000 active installs, the plugin is a niche offering and scores lower than the top alternatives, though it exceeds the minimum threshold for consideration.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated on 2026-05-18 and explicitly tested with WordPress 7.0, signalling strong, current maintenance practices.

User Rating

15/15

It holds a perfect 100/100 rating from 19 reviewers, but the small sample size means the score carries limited statistical weight.

Support Health

8/15

There are zero recorded support threads and zero resolutions, suggesting either a quiet, low-maintenance install base or simply an absence of public support activity.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatibility is excellent, requiring only PHP 7.0 and WordPress 6.0, with explicit testing against WordPress 7.0.

Scores higher than 65% of indexed plugins

About

The easiest-to-use Google Maps plugin is now available as a standalone map block! Create custom Google maps or OpenLayers maps with high-quality marke …

Active Installs 3k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-08-13 12:26pm GMT

Requires WordPress 6.0+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 7.0+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

WP Go Maps Block adds a dedicated Gutenberg map block that lets you insert Google Maps or OpenLayers maps directly into posts and pages, with markers, directions, and store locator features. It is essentially a stripped-down, block-focused sibling of the larger WP Go Maps plugin, prioritizing quick map embedding over advanced cartography.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners who want a single, clean map block without configuring the full WP Go Maps plugin, particularly small local businesses, real estate listings, and event or venue pages that only need one or two maps. It works well for users who already prefer OpenStreetMap or OpenLayers and want to avoid Google billing surprises.

Who Should Skip It

You should skip this plugin if you need advanced features like custom map themes, bulk marker import, or analytics, since the parent WP Go Maps plugin offers those tools with far more polish. Sites needing multilingual, deeply customizable, or high-traffic map experiences will outgrow this block quickly.

The Bottom Line

WP Go Maps Block is a competent, well-maintained map block that does exactly what its name promises, earning an overall quality score of 78.07/100. The perfect user rating is encouraging but comes from a very small sample, and the lack of public support threads means you are largely on your own if problems arise. It is a reasonable pick for simple map needs, but anyone requiring depth should graduate to the full WP Go Maps plugin or a heavier alternative.

Pick Spectra if you want map functionality bundled into a much larger Gutenberg blocks toolkit with over one million installs.

Breadcrumb NavXT 88/100

Breadcrumb NavXT is not a map plugin but is a leading navigation aid; choose it if your priority is site-wide breadcrumb structure rather than map embedding.

WP Go Maps – Google Map, OpenStreetMap, Leaflet Map 86/100

Pick the full WP Go Maps plugin if you need advanced features like custom map themes, marker categories, and bulk import tools backed by 300,000 installs.

PDF Embedder 86/100

PDF Embedder is unrelated to maps, but it is a strong document-display alternative if your content strategy leans on PDFs instead of geographic data.

WP Store Locator 83/100

Choose WP Store Locator if you specifically need a dedicated store finder with search radius and CSV import, which is its core focus.