# MW Google Maps vs Route ‑ Shipping Protecti…

> MW Google Maps vs Route ‑ Shipping Protecti… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Route ‑ Shipping Protection comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against MW Google Maps.

**Route ‑ Shipping Protection comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against MW Google Maps.** Choose MW Google Maps if you care most about download trend. Choose Route ‑ Shipping Protection if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | MW Google Maps | Route ‑ Shipping Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ | 500+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 71 | 1.8K ✅ |
| Download trend | +29.1% ✅ | -7.7% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 2 | 24 ✅ |
| Health score | 32/100 | 72/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 12 years ago | 2 days ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.1.42 | WP 6.9.9 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.6+ |
| First released | Mar 2013 | Aug 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is MW Google Maps more popular than Route ‑ Shipping Protection?
Route ‑ Shipping Protection is the more popular of the two with 500+ active installs, compared with 100+ for MW Google Maps.

### Can I use MW Google Maps and Route ‑ Shipping Protection together?
Both plugins cover route, 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 MW Google Maps and Route ‑ Shipping Protection 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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