IP Location Block vs WP Go Maps (formerly — WordPress

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs IP Location Block

Name: IP Location Block
Rating: 4.6 (33 reviews)

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WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)

4.8·3kreviews·300,000+installs

The easiest to use Google maps plugin! Create a custom Google map, map block, store locator or map widget with high quality markers containing categor …

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	IP Location Block	WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Tagline	“Easily block visitors by country, state or ISP provider. Also, protects your site from spam, login attempts, malicious access & more.”133 chars	“The easiest to use Google maps plugin! Create a custom Google map, map block, store locator or map widget with high quality markers containing categor …”152 chars
Description	133 / 5000 chars3% used	152 / 5000 chars3% used
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Platforms	Shopify	Shopify
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Feature comparison between IP Location Block and WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Metric	IP Location Block	WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Rating	4.6 ★	★ 4.8 ★
Total reviews	33	★ 3k
Active installs	—	300,000+
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Built for Shopify	—	—

Keyword	IP Location Block	WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
contact	Not ranked	#489

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Which has better reviews, IP Location Block or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 3,006 reviews) compared to IP Location Block (4.6★ from 33 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose IP Location Block or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?

It depends on what you're optimizing for. IP Location Block fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, IP Location Block or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) has more onboarding documentation maturity (3,006 reviews vs 33), 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.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory stores?

IP Location Block typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (33 reviews). WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (3,006 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.

Can I migrate data between IP Location Block and WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?

Migration support varies by app and category. IP Location Block and WP Go Maps (formerly WP 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 IP Location Block" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) vs IP Location Block

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Which has better reviews, IP Location Block or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?

Should I choose IP Location Block or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?

Which is faster to set up, IP Location Block or WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory stores?

Can I migrate data between IP Location Block and WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)?

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