Head-to-head · October 2026
MatrixMap vs iframe
MatrixMap comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against iframe.
| Metric | MatrixMap | iframe |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 605 | 4.8K |
| Download trend | +465.4% | +9.5% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 56 |
| Health score | 75/100 | 62/100 |
| Last updated | 1 week ago | 5 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 7.0.7 |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Mar 2022 | Apr 2011 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
MatrixMapiframe
Choose MatrixMap if…
You care most about download trend, health score and last updated.
- Actively developed — last update 1 week ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 465.4% vs the previous 30 days
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Choose iframe if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 60K+ active sites
Both compete in: Google Maps
FAQ
MatrixMap vs iframe: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Which is better, MatrixMap or iframe?
MatrixMap comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against iframe. Choose MatrixMap if you care most about download trend, health score and last updated. Choose iframe if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Is MatrixMap more popular than iframe?
iframe is the more popular of the two with 60K+ active installs, compared with 100+ for MatrixMap.
Can I use MatrixMap and iframe together?
Both plugins cover Google Maps, 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 MatrixMap and iframe 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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