# Storymaps

> Storymaps has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Storymaps shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**StoryMapJS by Knight Lab is a free tool to help you tell stories on the web that highlight the locations of a series of events.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 3,899
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+20.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.02
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** uiux (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/uiux/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/storymaps/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-map/) | #24 | 83 |
| [journalism tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/journalism-tool/) | #2 | 2 |
| [storymap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/storymap/) | #1 | 1 |
| [StoryMapJS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/storymapjs/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google map | >100 | 2,685 |
| journalism tool | #15 | 16 |
| storymap | #3 | 4 |
| StoryMapJS | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 1.02: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Maps Widget for Google Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-maps-widget/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (512) | Aug 16, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Google Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-maps-easy/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (251) | Oct 9, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Gmap Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gmap-block/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 7, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Five Star Business Profile and Schema](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/business-profile/) | 7K+ | 4.8/5 (52) | Sep 30, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [Kikote – Location Picker at Checkout & Google Address AutoFill Plugin for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/map-location-picker-at-checkout-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (65) | Aug 18, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [CBX Map for Google Map & OpenStreetMap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbxgooglemap/) | 900+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 23, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 7 | [Meks Easy Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-easy-maps/) | 800+ | — | Mar 4, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Contact Form 7 extension for Google Map fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-google-map/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Jul 11, 2023 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Hot Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hot-blocks/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 1, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [Themify Store Locator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themify-store-locator/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 5, 2026 | 68/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Storymaps safe to use in 2026?
Storymaps shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Storymaps?
Storymaps is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,899 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Storymaps work with WordPress 7.1?
Storymaps is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Storymaps last updated?
The latest version, 1.02, was released on October 2, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Storymaps?
Storymaps is developed and maintained by uiux.

### What are the best alternatives to Storymaps?
The most popular alternatives to Storymaps are Maps Widget for Google Maps (20K+ installs), Easy Google Maps (20K+ installs) and Gmap Block (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/storymaps/ · Generated 2026-10-11 10:10 UTC by PageForge