MapPress vs WP Store Locator
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
WP Store Locator leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #797, ahead of MapPress at #960. Over the last 7 days WP Store Locator slipped 3 places and MapPress held its place. WP Store Locator has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 40K+ active installs against 30K+ for MapPress. Downloads this week: WP Store Locator 5,478 and MapPress 1,622. Ratings: MapPress 4.7★ from 147 and WP Store Locator 4.8★ from 312 reviews.
| Metric | MapPress | WP Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #960 ▬ | #797 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,622 | 5,478 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (147) | 4.8★ (312) |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.97.14 | 3.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #954 | #780 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2009 | Dec 2013 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, MapPress or WP Store Locator?
By active installs, WP Store Locator: 40K+ sites run it against 30K+ for MapPress, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, MapPress or WP Store Locator?
WP Store Locator, at #797 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with MapPress at #960. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are MapPress or WP Store Locator alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.