exovia GDPR Google Maps

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77 Quality Score

Active Installs

16/30

Around 4,000 active installs is modest, reflecting its niche single-purpose role rather than mass adoption.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated in May 2025 and is tested against WordPress 6.8.5, indicating active upkeep despite the low install count.

User Rating

14/15

A 92 out of 100 from 11 reviews is a strong score, though the small sample size means it should be read with some caution.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads and zero resolutions is a notable red flag, suggesting either no users encounter problems or no one gets help when they do.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatible back to WordPress 5.6 and PHP 7.0, which covers nearly all current installations without compatibility friction.

Scores higher than 60% of indexed plugins

About

exovia GDPR Google Maps enables you to integrate Google Maps in a privacy compliant manner that respects the privacy of your visitors.

Active Installs 4k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.6/5

Last Updated 2026-08-20 9:17am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.6+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 7.0+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

exovia GDPR Google Maps adds Google Maps embeds to your WordPress site only after the visitor gives consent, preventing Google from collecting IP addresses or setting cookies before permission is granted. It renders a placeholder until consent is received, then swaps in the live map. This keeps embedded maps functional while remaining privacy compliant under GDPR.

Who It's For

This plugin suits EU-based businesses, law firms, healthcare practices, and any site that needs to embed Google Maps without triggering GDPR consent violations. It works well for sites that already use a separate consent tool and just need a focused, narrow solution for maps. Site owners who want minimal setup and a single-purpose plugin will appreciate the simplicity.

Who Should Skip It

If you already run a full-featured consent management platform like Complianz or CookieYes, the map-blocking logic is usually included and adding this plugin would be redundant. Sites without European visitors and no GDPR obligations do not need the overhead.

The Bottom Line

At a 62.15 quality score, exovia GDPR Google Maps is a decent, narrowly focused plugin that does one thing reasonably well, but the zero support threads and tiny user base mean you are taking a small leap of faith. It makes sense as a dedicated maps solution, yet most users in the GDPR space will already have this functionality bundled inside a broader consent tool. Choose it only if you want a standalone, low-overhead option and accept the limited support footprint.

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Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent

Pick this if you want an all-in-one consent suite that already includes Google Maps blocking alongside dozens of other script categories.

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CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent (Easy to setup GDPR/CCPA Compliant Cookie Notice) 89/100

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Compliance by Hu-manity.co 89/100

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