Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Maps Widget for Google Maps currently ranks #1094 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1087, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v4.27, shipped on Aug 16, 2026 (15 days ago) — release #129 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1094 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1089 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 69 |
| 2026-07-31 | 59 |
| 2026-06-30 | 70 |
| 2026-05-31 | 69 |
| 2026-04-30 | 77 |
| 2026-03-31 | 73 |
| 2026-02-28 | 64 |
| 2026-01-31 | 69 |
| 2025-12-31 | 64 |
| 2025-11-30 | 87 |
| 2025-10-31 | 87 |
| 2025-09-30 | 332 |
| 2025-08-31 | 118 |
| 2025-07-31 | 61 |
| 2025-06-30 | 57 |
| 2025-05-31 | 43 |
| 2025-04-30 | 68 |
| 2025-03-31 | 80 |
| 2025-02-28 | 71 |
| 2025-01-31 | 90 |
| 2024-12-31 | 79 |
| 2024-11-30 | 89 |
| 2024-10-31 | 115 |
| 2024-09-30 | 136 |
| 2024-08-31 | 110 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WebFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.27 |
| Versions released | 129 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-16 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Are your Google Maps slow? Try Map Widget for Google Maps. You'll have a fast Google Maps widget with a thumbnail & lightbox map in minutes!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Maps Widget for Google Maps?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Maps Widget for Google Maps?
As of August 31, 2026, Maps Widget for Google Maps ranks #1094 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1087.
When was Maps Widget for Google Maps last updated?
Maps Widget for Google Maps was last updated on August 16, 2026 (version 4.27). It has shipped 129 releases in total.
Who makes Maps Widget for Google Maps?
Maps Widget for Google Maps is developed by WebFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
