# Best Direction Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 8 direction plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Very Simple Google Maps, jQuery Vertical Scroller, Car Route Planner Plugin.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Very Simple Google Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/very-simple-google-maps/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (17) | Aug 13, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [jQuery Vertical Scroller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-vertical-scroller/) | 400+ | 4.8/5 (11) | Feb 23, 2019 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Car Route Planner Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/car-route-planner/) | 300+ | 3/5 (10) | Feb 5, 2024 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Google Contact Map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-google-contact-map/) | 20+ | — | Sep 8, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Radio Image Buttons for Elementor & CF7 Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/radio-image-buttons-for-elementor-cf7-lite/) | 20+ | — | Oct 20, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Our Geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/our-geolocation/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 26, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [WP Direction Detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-direction-detector/) | 10+ | — | May 24, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Map With Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-map-with-shortcode/) | <10 | — | Mar 24, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular direction plugin for WordPress?
Very Simple Google Maps is the most popular direction plugin with 3K+ active installs and a 4.5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many direction plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 8 plugins tagged “direction” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these direction plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 8 direction plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/direction/ · Generated 2026-10-02 08:34 UTC by PageForge