Geo Mashup
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Include Google and OpenStreetMap maps in posts and pages, and map posts, pages, and other objects on global maps. Make WordPress into a GeoCMS.
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What It Does
Geo Mashup turns WordPress into a geographic content management system by attaching location data to posts, pages, and custom objects, then displaying those items on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap. It supports both per-post maps embedded in content and global map views that aggregate many locations at once.
Who It's For
This plugin suits site owners building location-centric publications such as travel blogs, real estate directories, event venue listings, restaurant or hotel guides, local news outlets, and tourism sites where mapping many items at once is the core feature. Developers comfortable with custom field workflows and basic template tags will get the most out of it.
Who Should Skip It
Anyone who only needs a single store locator widget or a simple contact-page map should look elsewhere, since Geo Mashup is built around bulk geographic data and a GeoCMS workflow rather than one-off embed convenience. Sites unwilling to maintain or generate their own Google Maps API key will also struggle with the Google Maps side of things.
The Bottom Line
Geo Mashup is a quietly excellent, actively maintained GeoCMS that earns a 75.03 overall score and is the right choice for sites that think in terms of geographic data rather than single maps. The trade-off is a smaller install base, no public support threads, and a developer-leaning setup that expects you to wire your own templates. If you need a turnkey, consumer-friendly map plugin with a big community, look at WP Go Maps instead; if you need GeoCMS power, stay here.
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