Very Simple Google Maps

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 79% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from. The recent download trend is too spiky to read.

1. ★★★★★ Ryan March

   3.6y ago

   I was looking for something incredibly basic and I found it. So many map plugins are loaded up with many features and screens and settings. This one fit precisely the need I was looking for. Love that it gets regular updates as well!

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2. ★★★★★ harlointeractive

   6.0y ago

   Just wanted the ability to add a simple google map and didn’t want to sign up for and configure a project api and all that. This plugin made it super easy. Love it! Also had a question and the developer replied quickly so that was nice too.

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3. ★★★★★ Stefan Ocetkiewicz

   6.1y ago

   This plugin is working very good. Simple using, fast effects – genius! Tested with 5.4.2 WordPress version.

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4. ★★★★★ peltiereffects

   6.9y ago

   It appears the plugin is abandoned. No support responses and it doesn’t. Moved over to Mappress, works perfect and support is fantastic

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5. ★★★★★ Grzegorz W

   9.3y ago

   I can not insert Google Map API. Plugin not working.

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6. ★★★★★ buchalek

   9.8y ago

   Very Simple Google Maps – it’s true!

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7. ★★★★★ kernelg

   10.1y ago

   Lightweight, easy to use, no ‘pro’ version bait and switch, and it looks clean. This is the perfect replacement for the Google Maps shortcode in Jetpack. With this one, you simply add your address to the shortcode and boom, you’ve got a map. You can include your business name first, or just start with the street number. Add a few more well-chosen variables to the shortcode to customize. The only issue was finding a company CID code for the companycode field (see the plugin FAQ). Google may have updated their UI since these instructions were written. There was no ‘cid=’ in the Send To Your Phone > Email > emailed URL. However! When I added the company name to the address field in the shortcode, it seemed to pick this up anyway (?) and does link to the business. So this may be redundant now. Bottom line: This one really IS simple and did exactly what I needed. It’s worth a quick try.

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8. ★★★★★ audaciousbee

   10.9y ago

   very easy, flexible and additional features are available!well done

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 2.0 First public and stable version. 2.0
2. — Version 2.2 Add the word “street” to the description so usage is more clear. 2.2
3. — Version 2.3 Update for WP 3.8.1 2.3
4. — Version 2.4 Update for WP 3.9 2.4
5. — Version 2.5 Added fix to center location point in the map as suggested by user SiNNeD. 2.5
6. — Version 2.6 Update for WP 4.2 2.6

2 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 6.4 Very Simple Google Maps <= 2.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗
   2023-10-23 CVE-2023-5744 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 2.9 Patched in 2.9.1
2. Medium · 5.4 Very Simple Google Maps <= 2.8.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross Site Scripting ↗
   2023-01-20 CVE-2023-23864 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 2.8.4 Patched in 2.9

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.3.2

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-03-03 4K+ → 3K+ down after 3 days in tier
2. 2026-02-28 3K+ → 4K+ up after 3 days in tier
3. 2026-02-25 4K+ → 3K+ down after 9 days in tier
4. 2026-02-16 3K+ → 4K+ up after 1 days in tier
5. 2026-02-15 4K+ → 3K+ down after 1179 days in tier
6. 2022-11-24 5K+ → 4K+ down after 15 days in tier
7. 2022-11-09 4K+ → 5K+ up after 1 days in tier
8. 2022-11-08 5K+ → 4K+ down after 14 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Snazzy Maps 30K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags C
• Flexible Map 7K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A
• WP Geo 800+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags D
• Maps for WP 400+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags C
• Map Me 300+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags D
• Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed 5M+ installs · 4.2★ · 1 shared tag A

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Very Simple Google Maps: 3K+ active installs, 4.5★ (17 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/very-simple-google-maps