amCharts: Charts and Maps

77 Quality Score

Active Installs

15/30

2,000 active installs is modest, well below the 300,000 of the top map alternative, so this is a niche pick rather than a household plugin.

Update Freshness

25/25

A perfect maintenance score reflects the very recent last-updated date of May 2026, signalling an actively maintained codebase.

User Rating

15/15

29 reviewers all gave top marks, producing a 100/15 user rating score, though the small sample size means the average is easy to move.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads on record is a yellow flag: either the plugin is so stable that nobody needs help, or the author has not enabled or responded to forum activity.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Tested up to WordPress 7.0.0 and compatible back to 3.5, plus no PHP version constraint listed, giving a very wide compatibility window.

Scores higher than 58% of indexed plugins

About

Allows to easily add interactive charts and maps using amCharts libraries.

Active Installs 2k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-08-18 12:17pm GMT

Requires WordPress 3.5+

Tested Up To 7.1.0

Security History

2 known vulnerabilities, all patched

2 Medium

Most recent: September 11, 2024

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What It Does

amCharts: Charts and Maps is a WordPress plugin that wraps the amCharts JavaScript libraries, letting you drop interactive charts and maps into pages and posts without writing code. It provides shortcodes and a configuration panel so editors can pick chart types, feed in data, and adjust visual settings. It covers both data visualization (line, bar, pie, etc.) and geographic mapping.

Who It's For

This plugin fits content-heavy sites that need rich data storytelling: financial bloggers, analytics dashboards, real estate listings, tourism guides, and educators presenting statistics. It works well for users comfortable pasting data into shortcodes or custom fields and who want more chart variety than simpler table-based plugins offer. Developers and agencies building client reports will also find the amCharts library depth valuable.

Who Should Skip It

If you only need a single Google Map with a few pins, WP Go Maps or MapPress will be faster to set up and easier for non-technical staff. Small ecommerce owners wanting quick WooCommerce sales charts will likely find Visualizer less work than configuring amCharts manually.

The Bottom Line

With a quality score of 77.28, amCharts: Charts and Maps is a capable, actively maintained plugin for users who want the depth of the amCharts library and are comfortable with a lower-level configuration experience. The tiny install base and zero support threads mean you are betting on the library rather than the WordPress community for help. Use it for serious visualization work; skip it for simple maps or quick embed-and-go charts.

Related Plugins

WP Go Maps 86/100

Pick WP Go Maps when you just need a straightforward business or store locator with thousands of installs and a proven support track record.

WP Store Locator 83/100

Choose WP Store Locator if your primary need is helping visitors find physical locations, since its search radius and category filtering are purpose-built for that.

MapPress Maps for WordPress 82/100

MapPress is a sensible choice for bloggers who want to drop a quick map inline with a post using the standard WordPress editor meta box.

Open User Map 80/100

Open User Map fits community sites where visitors should add their own map markers, which amCharts does not handle out of the box.

Visualizer 80/100

Visualizer is the better pick when you want CSV or Google Sheet driven charts with a friendlier UI for non-technical editors.