Block for Apple Maps

67 Quality Score

Active Installs

14/30

With around 1,000 active installs, this is a small niche plugin, but it outperforms its size with a usage-to-quality ratio that lifts the popularity score.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated May 2026 and tested against WordPress 7.0 with PHP 7.4 support, the maintenance signal is strong and current.

User Rating

6/15

The 100/100 rating comes from only 2 ratings, which is a very thin sample and not statistically meaningful, capping the rating score well below its theoretical maximum.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads mean there is no public track record of the author resolving issues, so support responsiveness is unproven.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full marks for declaring tested compatibility with the latest WordPress and a modern PHP minimum, signalling low risk of breakage on current stacks.

Scores higher than 18% of indexed plugins

About

An Apple Maps block for the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg).

Active Installs 1k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-09-16 3:59pm GMT

Requires WordPress 6.9+

Tested Up To 7.1.1

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

6 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 Critical 2 High 3 Medium

Most recent: February 23, 2023

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simple-git < 3.16.0 - Remote Code Execution High

February 23, 2023 Patched in ["1.1.1"] CVE-2022-25860

json5 <= 1.0.1 and 2.0.0-2.2.1 - Prototype Pollution High

December 23, 2022 Patched in ["1.1.0"] CVE-2022-46175

simple-git < 3.15.0 - Remote Code Execution Critical

December 5, 2022 Patched in ["1.1.0"] CVE-2022-25912

loader-utils (JS package) < 2.0.3 - Prototype Pollution Medium

October 12, 2022 Patched in ["1.1.0"] CVE-2022-37601

Terser < 4.8.1 and 5.0.0-5.14.1 - Regular Expression Denial of Service Medium

July 15, 2022 Patched in ["1.1.0"] CVE-2022-25858

markdown-it < 1.3.2 - Uncontrolled Resource Consumption Medium

January 10, 2022 Patched in ["1.1.0"] CVE-2022-21670

What It Does

Block for Apple Maps adds a dedicated Apple Maps block to the WordPress block editor, allowing you to embed Apple Maps (via the Embed block using the maps.apple.com URL) directly into posts and pages. It provides a streamlined way to display map content within Gutenberg without relying on Google Maps or other third-party mapping providers. The block is lightweight and focused on a single job: inserting Apple Maps into the editor.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners who specifically want to embed Apple Maps in their content rather than Google Maps, such as Apple-focused blogs, travel guides, or local business directories targeting iOS and Mac users. It is best for smaller sites that need a simple, native Apple Maps solution without the complexity of a full mapping suite. Developers building Apple-ecosystem-oriented pages will also find it useful.

Who Should Skip It

If you need interactive features like custom markers, route drawing, clustering, or store locators, this single-purpose block will fall short and you should look at a more capable mapping plugin instead. Sites that primarily serve Android or non-Apple users, or that need Google Maps data, will get little value from forcing an Apple Maps embed.

The Bottom Line

Block for Apple Maps scores a solid 66.93/100, with excellent maintenance and compatibility signals but thin user data and no support history to lean on. It is a tidy, focused tool for users committed to Apple Maps in Gutenberg, yet most sites will find a fuller-featured mapping plugin a safer bet. Recommended with mild confidence, mainly for small Apple-flavoured sites.

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