Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map

80 Quality Score

Active Installs

18/30

With 10,000 active installs, the plugin sits in a mid-tier niche, far behind category leaders like WP Go Maps at 300,000 installs, which signals limited but real adoption.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated on 2026-05-19 and is tested against WordPress 7.0, giving it a perfect maintenance score and indicating an actively maintained codebase.

User Rating

14/15

A 96 out of 100 rating across 171 reviews indicates very high user satisfaction from the small pool of users who have rated it.

Support Health

8/15

With 0 support threads opened and 0 resolved, there is no track record of community support or developer responsiveness, which is a real concern for anyone who may need help.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It supports PHP 5.3 and WordPress 2.9+, works on the latest WordPress 7.0, and earns a perfect compatibility score, though the very low PHP floor suggests older code conventions.

Scores higher than 78% of indexed plugins

About

Google Map plugin for WordPress is very Simple, light-weight and Easy to use Google Custom Map with markers in Posts, Pages, Sidebar as shortcode.

Active Installs 10k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.8/5

Last Updated 2026-08-15 4:15pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.0.0+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 5.3+

Security History

6 known vulnerabilities, all patched

6 Medium

Most recent: January 24, 2025

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Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map <= 1.9.3 - Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map <= 1.9.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Markers Medium

January 24, 2025 Patched in ["1.9.4"] CVE-2024-13208

Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map <= 1.9.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

January 24, 2025 Patched in ["1.9.4"] CVE-2024-13306

WP Google Map <= 1.8.3 - Arbitrary Post Deletion and Plugin Settings Update via Cross-Site Request Forgery Medium

January 27, 2022 Patched in ["1.8.4"] CVE-2021-25081

WP Google Map <= 1.8.0 - Missing Authorization Medium

December 8, 2021 Patched in ["1.8.1"] CVE-2021-45729

WP Google Map <= 1.8.0 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Post Deletion and Plugin Settings Update Medium

December 8, 2021 Patched in ["1.8.1"] CVE-2021-25011

WP Google Map <= 1.7.6 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

July 1, 2021 Patched in ["1.7.7"] CVE-2021-24502

What It Does

WP Google Map is a lightweight plugin that lets WordPress users embed Google Maps with custom markers into posts, pages, and widget areas using a simple shortcode. It focuses on doing one thing, adding a customizable Google Map to your site, without the overhead of a full mapping suite. The setup is geared toward non-developers who want a map on the page quickly.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small businesses and individuals who need a single map or a few maps with markers on a basic WordPress site, such as a local shop, freelancer, or one-location service. It also works for site owners running on older PHP versions (5.3+) who cannot use heavier modern mapping plugins. If your need is straightforward display rather than advanced geolocation, it is a reasonable fit.

Who Should Skip It

If you need advanced features like store locators with radius search, bulk address imports, OpenStreetMap fallback, or strong ongoing support, you should look elsewhere. Sites that require regular developer responsiveness or that depend on Google Maps Platform billing setups with dedicated API key management are better served by the top alternatives.

The Bottom Line

WP Google Map delivers exactly what it promises, a simple, lightweight Google Maps shortcode, and it is well liked by its 10,000 users with a 96 rating. The lack of any support threads is a yellow flag for anyone who might need troubleshooting help down the road. For basic single-map needs it is a fine choice, but power users should choose WP Go Maps or WP Store Locator instead.

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