# Placemarks

> Placemarks has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Placemarks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Allow authors to easily manage placemarks and embed custom maps.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,010
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+92.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 13, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nagmay (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gabrielmcgovern/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/placemarks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/map/) | >100 | 282 |
| [maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/maps/) | #77 | 164 |
| [placemark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/placemark/) | #2 | 2 |
| [placemarks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/placemarks/) | #1 | 1 |
| [places](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/places/) | #5 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| map | >100 | 4,977 |
| maps | >100 | 4,977 |
| placemark | #4 | 7 |
| placemarks | #4 | 7 |
| places | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Go Maps – Google Map, OpenStreetMap, Leaflet Map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-google-maps/) | 300K+ | 4.8/5 (3,047) | Sep 28, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [WP Maps – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, Store Locator with Search, Filters & Listings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-google-map-plugin/) | 60K+ | 4.3/5 (122) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/interactive-geo-maps/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (64) | Aug 7, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [Leaflet Map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leaflet-map/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (58) | Aug 22, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Maps Widget for Google Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-maps-widget/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (512) | Aug 16, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Easy Google Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-maps-easy/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (251) | Sep 29, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Map Block for Google Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/map-block-gutenberg/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (21) | Aug 16, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-map/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (12) | Mar 11, 2018 | 41/100 |
| 9 | [Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gmap-embed/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (172) | Aug 15, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Gmap Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gmap-block/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 7, 2026 | 80/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Placemarks free?
Yes. Placemarks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Placemarks safe to use in 2026?
Placemarks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Placemarks?
Placemarks is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,010 times since it launched in October 2013. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Placemarks work with WordPress 7.1?
Placemarks is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Placemarks last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.1, was released on October 13, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Placemarks?
Placemarks is developed and maintained by Nagmay.

### What are the best alternatives to Placemarks?
The most popular alternatives to Placemarks are WP Go Maps (300K+ installs), WP Maps (60K+ installs) and MapGeo (40K+ installs).


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