Mapster WP Maps

by mapster

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78 Quality Score

Active Installs

16/30

At 3,000 active installs this is a niche plugin with far smaller reach than leading competitors in the maps category.

Update Freshness

25/25

It was updated within 24 hours of this assessment and is tested against WordPress 6.8.5, indicating the developer is actively shipping fixes and compatibility work.

User Rating

15/15

A 96 out of 100 from 52 reviewers is an unusually high user satisfaction score for a plugin of this size.

Support Health

8/15

With zero public support threads, there is no track record to evaluate how the developer handles user issues, which is a real risk for production sites.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatibility is solid in practice, tested on the latest WordPress release with no PHP version pinned, but the missing PHP requirement is a transparency gap.

Scores higher than 62% of indexed plugins

About

Mapster WP Maps is the smoothest, easiest way to make maps for your site. No API keys required.

Active Installs 3k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-09-03 11:21pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.0.0+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Security History

7 known vulnerabilities, all patched

2 High 5 Medium

Most recent: September 17, 2026

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Mapster WP Maps <= 1.23.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary User Meta Write via 'acf-photo-gallery-groups' Parameter High

September 17, 2026 Patched in ["1.24.0"] CVE-2026-12954

Mapster WP Maps < 1.24.0 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure Medium

August 1, 2026 Patched in ["1.24.0"] CVE-2026-14839

Freemius <= 2.10.1 - Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via url Parameter Medium

April 30, 2026 Patched in ["1.21.0"] CVE-2024-13362

Mapster WP Maps <= 1.20.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

September 25, 2025 Patched in ["1.21.0"] CVE-2025-9044

Mapster WP Maps <= 1.6.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

November 15, 2024 Patched in ["1.7.0"] CVE-2024-10592

Mapster WP Maps <= 1.5.0 - Incorrect Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary Options Update High

October 24, 2024 Patched in ["1.6.0"] CVE-2024-9235

Mapster WP Maps <= 1.2.38 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

January 5, 2024 Patched in ["1.2.39"] CVE-2024-21744

What It Does

Mapster WP Maps lets WordPress site owners embed interactive MapLibre and Mapbox-based maps without needing an API key, which removes a common setup barrier. The plugin supports use cases ranging from single-location pins to multi-marker directories for listings, venues, and service areas.

Who It's For

This plugin is a good fit for small to mid-sized WordPress sites that want clean, interactive maps without registering for or paying for Google, Mapbox, or other commercial API keys. It suits real estate agents, local businesses, tourism sites, and nonprofits that need a dependable, low-friction mapping layer.

Who Should Skip It

Sites that need tens of thousands of markers, advanced geocoding workflows, or deep integration with Google services should look at more mature alternatives with larger install bases and richer documentation.

The Bottom Line

Mapster WP Maps delivers on its no-API-key promise with strong recent maintenance and excellent user ratings, but the absence of public support threads and a smaller install base means you are betting on a single developer. For keyless Mapbox and MapLibre maps on a small or mid-sized site, it is a smart pick; for enterprise or high-traffic needs, choose a larger alternative.

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