# Mapthread vs Waymark

> Mapthread vs Waymark compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Waymark comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Mapthread.

**Waymark comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Mapthread.** Choose Mapthread if you care most about download trend. Choose Waymark if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Mapthread | Waymark |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 900+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 77 | 1.7K ✅ |
| Download trend | +79.1% ✅ | -10.3% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 53 ✅ |
| Health score | 51/100 | 85/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 4 months ago | 3 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.6 | WP 7.1.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 60% |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 5.2+ |
| First released | Feb 2026 | Jul 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Mapthread or Waymark?
Waymark comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Mapthread. Choose Mapthread if you care most about download trend. Choose Waymark if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Mapthread more popular than Waymark?
Waymark is the more popular of the two with 900+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Mapthread.

### Can I use Mapthread and Waymark together?
Both plugins cover GPX, 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 Mapthread and Waymark 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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