Out of the Block vs WP Go Maps Block — WordPress

Out of the Block vs WP Go Maps Block

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Out of the Block

4.4·8reviews·700+installs

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1. Listing metadata

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	Out of the Block	WP Go Maps Block
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Description	2957 / 5000 chars59% used	2751 / 5000 chars55% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Giorgos Sarigiannidis	WPGMaps
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Feature comparison between Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap and WP Go Maps Block
Metric	Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap	WP Go Maps Block
Rating	4.4 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	8	★ 19
Active installs	700+	3,000+
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Keyword	Out of the Block	WP Go Maps Block
faq	#394	Not ranked

5. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Out of the Block

A map block for Gutenberg which uses OpenStreetMap and Leaflet.js. It needs no API keys and works out of the box (or, out of the Block, if you prefer). Benefiting from Gutenberg’s potential, the plugin tries a different take on how to add your locations on the map and rethinks a few things, UX-wise. Instead of manually adding coordinates for each one of your markers, just click-and-drop them directly on the map. You want to adjust their position? Just drag them wherever you want. And instead of filling-in custom fields to set each marker’s popup content, just open that popup and start writing in it, the Gutenberg way (it supports WYSIWYG editing, with links, images, and all). It even stores the map’s zoom level as you use it so that you don’t have to set it by hand. Follow the project’s development on GitHub Release history Roadmap Hooks🪝 Shortcodes Features No need for API keys. Just install and use it. Support for multiple markers. Support for a different icon per marker. Support for polygons and polylines. Marker clustering: group nearby markers into clusters that expand as you zoom in. Dead-simple interface. Don’t search for coordinates and don’t get overwhelmed by too many fields when using multiple markers. Just point and click on the map to add your marker where you want it and edit it’s popup content directly from there. Place search. Find locations by typing keywords. Remembers the zoom that you set when adding the markers and stores it so that you don’t set it by hand (which you can do anyway if you prefer). AI integration which allows you to add markers by using commands in natural language. Just say “please” to activate (e.g. “Please, show me where GOT was filmed”). Requires an API key from an AI Provider, or a site-level AI connector on WordPress 7.0+. Read more. Query Maps: Supports creating a map out of maps added on other posts or post types. This can be quite powerful when, for example, you have a custom post type for “Places” with each place having its own map, and you want to dynamically gather-up all the places on a single map. Shortcode support: You can use the shortcode [ootb_query] as an alternative way to use the aforementioned Query Maps feature (see the FAQ for more info). Support for a location custom field, which can be used to store a post’s or post type’s location, following the Geodata guidelines. Read more in the v.2.8.0 release notes. Adjust the map height. Change the default marker icon with a custom one. Enable or disable map dragging. Enable or disable touch zoom. Enable or disable double-click zoom. Enable or disable scroll wheel zoom. Set a minimum and maximum limit that the user can zoom on the frontend. Setting the same value to both fields will lock the zoom at that level. Support for other Layer Providers: MapBox (using your own API key) and Stamen. Option to export locations in a JSON file Option to import locations from a JSON file

Top keywords

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zoom8×1.52%
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support6×1.14%
marker5×0.95%
set5×0.95%
api4×0.76%
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enable or disable4×0.76%

WP Go Maps Block

The easiest to use Google Maps and Open Layers Map Plugin is now available as a standalone map block! Create a custom map block with high-quality markers and add them to your WordPress posts and pages effortlessly. Perfect for contact pages, business locations, event venues, and more! Map blocks are lightweight and deliver optimal performance, ensuring a seamless experience for your WordPress site. They’re easy to customize, allowing you to quickly add and configure maps to suit your needs without compromising site speed or performance. If you need more features like multiple markers, shapes, and a store locator, our full (free) WP Go Maps plugin might be perfect for you. Block Features Add unlimited map blocks to your posts/pages Choose between Google Maps or OpenLayers for each block Edit your marker directly from the block editor Set marker location by free location search, or by right-clicking on the map preview Preview your map in real time, within the block editor Easy to use and customize without any coding experience Control width, height and alignment of your maps From the team that brought you the most popular Google Maps plugin on WordPress Lightweight for optimal performance No database queries or tables Basic info-window for your marker Control zoom level of your map Support for localization Latest Google Maps API Latest OpenLayers API Already using WP Go Maps? You can still use this block for single locations, as it is fully integrated with both our basic and Pro versions! References We make use of a various libraries and 3rd party service providers in order to render maps in your preferred mapping engine. This section will describe each of these in more detail and when they are used. OpenLayers: Served from a local library file (lib/ol.js & lib/ol.css), provided by OpenLayers. We use this library when you set your block to use OpenLayers (default). You can find the source files on the OpenLayers GitHub. OpenStreetMap: When you select the OpenLayers engine, a default map tile server is used, which is provided by OpenStreetMap. This is a 3rd party service provider that we rely on to render your map. They may also make use of MapBox for some of their assets. Google Maps API: If you decide to use Google Maps as your map engine, we will include the Google Maps API as a 3rd party service provider that we rely on to render your maps. In this case, admin map previews are still rendered by OpenLayers and OpenStreetMap. Nominatim (OpenStreetMap): If you perform an address search within the admin area, we will make use of the OpenStreetMap Nominatim to lookup locations and suggest addresses to you. This is a 3rd party service provider that we rely on for address searches.

Top keywords

maps13×2.81%

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap or WP Go Maps Block?

WP Go Maps Block has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 19 reviews) compared to Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap (4.4★ from 8 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap or WP Go Maps Block?

WP Go Maps Block holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.4★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap or WP Go Maps Block?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. WP Go Maps Block has the deeper published review base (19 vs 8), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (8 reviews). WP Go Maps Block typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (19 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap and WP Go Maps Block?

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

Out of the Block vs WP Go Maps Block

Out of the Block

1. Listing metadata

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4. Activity in the last 90 days

Out of the Block · 2 changes

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5. App details

Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap or WP Go Maps Block?

Should I choose Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap or WP Go Maps Block?

Which is faster to set up, Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap or WP Go Maps Block?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap and WP Go Maps Block?

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