# Boldmapper vs Mapsmith

> Boldmapper vs Mapsmith compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Mapsmith comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against Boldmapper.

**Mapsmith comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against Boldmapper.** Choose Boldmapper if you care most about download trend. Choose Mapsmith if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated.

| | Boldmapper | Mapsmith |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 37 | 65 ✅ |
| Download trend | +54.2% ✅ | +16.1% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 21/100 | 49/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 5 years ago | 3 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 5.8.17 | WP 7.0.6 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | May 2020 | Jun 2026 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Boldmapper or Mapsmith?
Mapsmith comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against Boldmapper. Choose Boldmapper if you care most about download trend. Choose Mapsmith if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated.

### Is Boldmapper more popular than Mapsmith?
Boldmapper is the more popular of the two with <10 active installs, compared with <10 for Mapsmith.

### Can I use Boldmapper and Mapsmith together?
Both plugins cover business locations and Store locator, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Boldmapper and Mapsmith free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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