How WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) Affects Your WordPress Speed
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Performance Analysis
Performance Impact
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) receives an estimated speed score of B- based on our heuristic analysis of plugin metrics including update frequency, PHP requirements, active installs, and feature scope.
This plugin has a moderate performance footprint. For most sites, it should not cause noticeable slowdown. Monitor your site’s performance after installation.
Maintenance Status
Last updated: 2026-01-14. Requires PHP 7.0+. Trusted by 300K+ active installations.
Note: Speed scores are estimated from plugin metrics. Real-world performance varies depending on your server configuration, other active plugins, and how you use the plugin. We plan to add real benchmarks in a future update.
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