Name Directory vs WP Google Maps
Compare WordPress plugins and tools side by side. Pick products with “Compare” in the software directory.
| Feature | Name Directory v1.34.3 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | WP Google Maps v10.1.10 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 2,000+ | 300,000+ |
| Last updated | October 1, 2026 | September 28, 2026 |
| Editions | Name Directory | WP Go Maps · WP Go Maps Pro ($) |
| Pros | Several independent directories per site; CSV import and export of entries; Optional visitor suggestions with reCAPTCHA v2 | 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 | No built-in access control on directories; Relies on the developer for custom work; The reCAPTCHA check needs Google keys set up by the admin | 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 | Multiple directories with their own shortcodes, CSV import and export of directory entries, Visitor suggestion form with approval, Google reCAPTCHA v2 on the suggestion form, Pagination option for the admin list, Random and single-entry shortcodes | 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, Gutenberg block editor |
| Other | Google reCAPTCHA | Google Maps JavaScript API, OpenStreetMap Nominatim geocoding, WP Go Maps temporary key service |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1 | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.0 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 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 | 3 | 1 |