Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

77 Quality Score

Active Installs

16/30

With only 3,000 active installs, this is a small niche plugin, though it shows enough traction to be considered stable in its lane.

Update Freshness

25/25

It was last updated on June 22, 2026, which is very recent, and it carries a perfect maintenance score reflecting active upkeep.

User Rating

14/15

It scores 92 out of 100 from 46 ratings, which is an excellent satisfaction rate from a focused user base.

Support Health

8/15

Support thread data shows zero threads opened and zero resolved, meaning there is no track record to evaluate, and direct help from the developer is unproven.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It is tested up to WordPress 7.0 and requires PHP 7.4, so it should work cleanly on current and near-future WordPress stacks.

Scores higher than 55% of indexed plugins

About

A simple shortcode for embedding Google Maps in any WordPress post, page or widget.

Active Installs 3k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.6/5

Last Updated 2026-06-22 10:33pm GMT

Requires WordPress 4.6+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

1 known vulnerability, all patched

1 Medium

Most recent: November 7, 2024

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What It Does

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps lets you drop a basic Google Maps embed into any WordPress post, page, or widget using a shortcode. It handles the standard iframe embed, so you do not need to touch HTML or mess with Google's embed code directly. It is intentionally lightweight, with no custom markers, directions, or store locator features built in.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small business owners, bloggers, or local service providers who just need a quick map showing one location on a contact or about page. It works well for restaurants, dental offices, real estate agents, or event venues that do not need interactive map features beyond a single pin. If your goal is to put a map on your site in under a minute, this is built for that exact job.

Who Should Skip It

If you need multiple locations, custom markers, driving directions, store locators, or any kind of map filtering, this plugin is too basic and you should look at WP Go Maps or WP Maps instead. Developers who want full control over the embed API will also find it limiting.

The Bottom Line

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is a tidy, focused tool that does one thing and does it well, as reflected in its 92 percent user rating and recent update. With only 3,000 installs and no public support history, it is best suited to users who want a simple embed and are comfortable troubleshooting on their own. If your mapping needs go beyond a single pin on a contact page, step up to WP Go Maps instead.

Pick this if you need multiple markers, custom map styles, or a full store locator, since it has 300,000 installs and a much broader feature set.

WP Store Locator 83/100

Pick this if you run a multi-location business and need searchable store directories with categories, filters, and radius search.

API KEY for Google Maps 83/100

Pick this as a companion plugin if your existing map plugin needs a configured Google Maps API key rather than a full map solution.

iframe 82/100

Pick this if you want a generic iframe wrapper for any embed, including maps, and do not need Google-specific shortcode convenience.

WP Maps – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, Store Locator, Listing, Directory & Filters 82/100

Pick this if you need a directory-style map with listings and filters, since it handles complex multi-location use cases this plugin cannot.