GeoDirectory vs WP Google Maps
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| Feature | GeoDirectory v2.8.197 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.8/5 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 | 10,000+ | 300,000+ |
| Last updated | October 23, 2026 | September 28, 2026 |
| Editions | GeoDirectory | WP Go Maps · WP Go Maps Pro ($) |
| Pros | Location-based listing structure with maps and location pages; Works with Elementor and block themes; Large feature set in the free core | 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 | Many advanced features need paid add-ons from the vendor; Large codebase with many admin screens to learn; Premium add-ons and themes are sold separately by the vendor | 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 | Map of listings with markers, Elementor widgets for directory templates, REST API routes for listings and system status, Post limits per listing plan or user, Classified ads mode, Users can report a listing, Location (city/region) management, Business hours for listings, SEO output filtered for Yoast SEO presentation | 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 | Elementor, Yoast SEO | Elementor, Gutenberg block editor |
| Other | Google Maps Time Zone API, Mapmarker.io icon service | Google Maps JavaScript API, OpenStreetMap Nominatim geocoding, WP Go Maps temporary key service |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | wpgeodirectory.com, maps.googleapis.com, api.wordpress.org, plugins.svn.wordpress.org, dzv365zjfbd8v.cloudfront.net, cdn.mapmarker.io, mapmarker.io | wpgmaps.us-3.evennode.com, console.cloud.google.com, maps.googleapis.com, maps.google.com, nominatim.openstreetmap.org |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Shortcodes | — | 1 |