WP Map Block – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, Store & Shop Locator, Directory, Listings & Filters
by Tushar Imran · Blocks
No API key is required to launch Google Maps & OpenStreetMap.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
B 83/100
no flags
Active installs
20K+
≈29K estimated
Momentum
+57%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “maps”, “store locator” and “markers” for “mapbox”, “map” and “google map”. “maps” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “mapbox” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “store locator” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “map” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “markers” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “google map” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
83 health vs 71 average across 2,527 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →5.8%
of downloads still active
At least 20K of 345.4K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,580 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Blocks plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 3 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 27 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
4.0★ over 21 reviews, smoothed to 4.07★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
36
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.4
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
15%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| map block your tag | #2 | #4 | up 1 |
| mapbox | #5 | #9 | down 2 |
| openstreetmap your tag | #8 | #12 | down 2 |
| map | #10 | #17 | up 1 |
| store locator plus | #4 | #6 | 0 |
| store locator your tag | #12 | #12 | 0 |
| markers your tag | #11 | #16 | down 1 |
| locator | #13 | #14 | down 1 |
| directory listings | #15 | #16 | down 1 |
| launch | #14 | #20 | down 3 |
| store map | #6 | #12 | 0 |
| store on map | #6 | #10 | 0 |
| google map | #12 | #21 | 0 |
| shop | #24 | #20 | down 2 |
| google map with markers | #8 | #14 | 0 |
| google maps | #24 | #23 | 0 |
| google map markers | #8 | #15 | 0 |
| google map block | #9 | #17 | 0 |
| premium map | #9 | #19 | down 2 |
| add new map | #9 | #17 | up 1 |
| maps your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
167 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 106 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “maps”, “store locator” and “markers” for “mapbox”, “map” and “google map”. “maps” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “mapbox” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “store locator” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “map” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “markers” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “google map” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “markers”. #11 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “store locator”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 22.3K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
27d ago
latest release · v3.1.0 · 6 Oct 2026
6
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “20K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3.1 years ago; the previous band took 13 months to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 11 Feb 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ sedrubal2.0y ago
Since 1.4.10 the custom icon feature is broken. Since 2.0.0 it is adware.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shelacek2.0y ago
It used to be a good, lightweight plugin, but now it’s part of aBlocks and shows giant ad for aBlocks everywhere.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Alex T2.2y ago
Very simple plugin, easy to use and lightweight. Simply wonderful!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sktan72.8y ago
No longer work with latest wordpress version 🙁
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ vaggita3.0y ago
Simply setup, easy adding new markers, functional and actually you save a loooot of time by not defining new tokens etc.. It works immediately! The only problem is that the markers are not precise when the zoom is not at the maximum level. Zooming out and the marker goes in different position (lower). (tested in firefox, edge and in the plugin website example map. (I have google for solution/workaround but no luck. Hopefully I’m mistaken or to hear about a solution/workaround soon.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ houston19563.7y ago
Es macht was es soll …. ohne Probleme! Dankeschön!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ patrik953.8y ago
Very simple to use map plugin that offers quite a lot of customisation options.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Davor_WP3.9y ago
Needs some GUI improvements down the road, but I love it simplicity. Nice Work!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-05 Version 3.1.0 Security and feature release. Security: Fixed missing authorization on the map REST endpoints (CVE-2026-19798). The create, publish/unpublish, bulk and delete actions now enforce per-map capability checks ( edit_post , p 3.1.0
- 2026-08-03 Version 3.0.0 Major release — WP Map Block is now an all-in-one visual map builder. Added: Brand-new visual map builder with a live preview (build maps once, embed anywhere) Added: 9 map providers — OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Mapbox, 3.0.0
- 2025-11-04 Version 2.0.4 Fixed: Security Issue 2.0.4
- 2025-06-03 Version 2.0.3 Fixed: Security Issue Removed: Market content HTML support removed for security issue 2.0.3
- 2024-05-25 Version 2.0.2 Fixed: Security Issue 2.0.2
- 2024-05-22 Version 2.0.0 Added: aBlocks Compatibility 2.0.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.1.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 WP Map Block <= 2.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-06-06 CVE-2025-5194 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.0.2 Patched in 2.0.3
- Patched Medium · 5.4 WP Map Block – Gutenberg Map Block for Google Map and OpenStreet Map <= 1.2.2 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2021-08-25 CVE-2021-24643 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.2.3 Patched in 1.2.3
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 5 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("if you have"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Gutenberg, Google Maps, ACF, Zoom.
- ✓ Headings and lists 3 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 5,519 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2023-09-21 10K+ → 20K+ up after 404 days in tier
- 2022-08-13 9K+ → 10K+ up after 61 days in tier
- 2022-06-13 8K+ → 9K+ up after 25 days in tier
- 2022-05-19 7K+ → 8K+ up after 48 days in tier
- 2022-04-01 5K+ → 7K+ up after 56 days in tier
- 2022-02-04 4K+ → 5K+ up after 75 days in tier
- 2021-11-21 3K+ → 4K+ up after 47 days in tier
- 2021-10-05 1K+ → 3K+ up after 64 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).
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WP Maps – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, Store Locator with Search, Filters & Listings 60K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags B -
MatrixMap – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Store Locator & World Maps 200+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B -
Modern Maps — installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
WP Go Maps – Google Map, OpenStreetMap, Leaflet Map 300K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
WP Store Locator 40K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
MapPress – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap & Leaflet 30K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
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