WP Google Maps Shortcode

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 94% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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1. ★★★★★ SiamKreative

   10.4y ago

   While this plugin works and is simple to use, the code needs to be updated (bug fixes, improvements). For instance, this issue is 9 months old: https://wordpress.org/support/topic/javascript-bug-2?replies=1. Also, adding a responsive takes about 5 minutes (See https://gist.github.com/SiamKreative/f38f9fefcd494b67c1ca). It SHOULD be responsive by default.

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2. ★★★★★ ivanrm

   11.3y ago

   Very easy to use and style.

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3. ★★★★★ memphystes

   11.3y ago

   Such a great map plugin, no other plugin allows for the address to be taken from inside the shortcode, works great with the wp all import plugin! It works perfectly, especially after a couple changes in the css.

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4. ★★★★★ eduardoteixeira

   11.8y ago

   It only allows you to see an image, does not allow navigation, does not have map controls. It is useless

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5. ★★★★★ Alnahrawy

   12.1y ago

   It’s very simple and useful, it did what I need exactly, but the author should mention about all attributes in the description, like “width” attribute. Good job! Thank you!

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 7.2.16 · WP 5.3

Growth timeline

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

1. 2026-01-10 300+ → 200+ down after 560 days in tier
2. 2024-06-29 400+ → 300+ down after 389 days in tier
3. 2023-06-06 500+ → 400+ down after 2 days in tier
4. 2023-06-04 400+ → 500+ up after 1 days in tier
5. 2023-06-03 500+ → 400+ down

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).

• Simple Shortcode for Google Maps 3K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags A
• WP Go Maps – Google Map, OpenStreetMap, Leaflet Map 300K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
• WP Store Locator 50K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
• MapPress – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap & Leaflet 30K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
• Snazzy Maps 30K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags C
• Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map 10K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A

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WP Google Maps Shortcode: 200+ active installs, 4.0★ (5 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/wp-google-maps-shortcode