# VenoMaps vs WP Maps

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

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

| | VenoMaps – OpenStreetMap & Privacy-Friendly Geo Maps | WP Maps – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, Store Locator with Search, Filters & Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 400+ | 60K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 221 | 55.2K ✅ |
| Download trend | -73.6% | -1.3% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 ✅ |
| Reviews | 5 | 122 ✅ |
| Health score | 79/100 | 92/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 1 week ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Requires PHP | 7.3+ | 7.0+ |
| First released | May 2020 | Mar 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is VenoMaps more popular than WP Maps?
WP Maps is the more popular of the two with 60K+ active installs, compared with 400+ for VenoMaps.

### Can I use VenoMaps and WP Maps together?
Both plugins cover maps 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 VenoMaps and WP Maps 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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