Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Google Maps Photo Gallery | Map Block for Google Maps | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | — | — |
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | — | — |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed | — | — |
| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | Google Maps Photo Gallery | Map Block for Google Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | 6 | ★ 21 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 20,000+ |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
Based on the data on this page, Google Maps Photo Gallery is the stronger choice for most WordPress Plugin Directory merchants — 5.0★ vs Map Block for Google Maps's 4.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Google Maps Photo Gallery; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Map Block for Google Maps's 21-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Google Maps Photo Gallery's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Google Maps Photo Gallery audit • Map Block for Google Maps audit
Google Maps Photo Gallery has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 6 reviews) compared to Map Block for Google Maps (4.6★ from 21 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Google Maps Photo Gallery fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Map Block for Google Maps is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Map Block for Google Maps has more onboarding documentation maturity (21 reviews vs 6), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Google Maps Photo Gallery typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (6 reviews). Map Block for Google Maps aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (21 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Google Maps Photo Gallery and Map Block for Google Maps both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Google Maps Photo Gallery" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
