Connections Business Directory Open Hours vs WP Google Maps
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| Feature | Connections Business Directory Open Hours v1.2.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 5.0/5 Visit Details | WP Google Maps v10.1.10 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 100+ | 300,000+ |
| Last updated | April 13, 2024 | September 28, 2026 |
| Editions | Connections Business Directory Extension - Open Hours | WP Go Maps · WP Go Maps Pro ($) |
| Pros | Multiple open and close periods per weekday; Widget can show a currently open status and highlight the active period; Small, focused code with no external calls | Free version with unlimited markers and map themes; Choice of Google Maps, Leaflet or OpenLayers engines; Store locator and map block in the free version; Street View support on Google Maps |
| Cons | Requires the Connections Business Directory plugin; Readme last tested with WordPress 6.5; Widget only displays on a single entry detail view | Directions, categories and marker images need Pro; Google Maps engine needs a Google API key; Temporary key option sends the site URL and a site hash to the vendor |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Business hours metabox on the entry editor, Several open and close periods per day, Currently open status calculation, Hours content block in entry cards, Business hours widget | Map shortcode, Store locator, Google Maps, Leaflet and OpenLayers engines, Map block for the block editor, Elementor map widget, Map styling page, Temporary Google API key for first-time setup, Pro features menu |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | Connections Business Directory | Elementor, Gutenberg block editor |
| Other | — | Google Maps JavaScript API, OpenStreetMap Nominatim geocoding, WP Go Maps temporary key service |
| Requires WordPress | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.0 |
| Tested up to | 6.5 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | — | wpgmaps.us-3.evennode.com, console.cloud.google.com, maps.googleapis.com, maps.google.com, nominatim.openstreetmap.org |
| Blocks | — | 3 |
| Shortcodes | — | 1 |