WP Map Block – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, Store & Shop Locator, Directory, Listings & Filters

79 Quality Score

Active Installs

19/30

With 20,000 active installs, the plugin has a modest user base that is solid for a single-purpose tool but far smaller than block suite competitors in the millions.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated on 2025-11-04 and is tested against WordPress 6.8.5, indicating active upkeep by the developer.

User Rating

12/15

A rating of 82 out of 100 from 19 reviewers is positive, though the small sample size means the score carries limited statistical weight.

Support Health

8/15

Support threads sit at 0 total and 0 resolved, which suggests either very few users need help or that questions are being handled outside the WordPress.org forum.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It requires WordPress 6.5 and PHP 7.4, which is a reasonable baseline, though it does not advertise support for the newest PHP versions beyond the minimum.

Scores higher than 70% of indexed plugins

About

No API key is required to launch Google Maps & OpenStreetMap.

Active Installs 20k+

Rating ★★★★ 4/5

Last Updated 2026-08-07 6:45am GMT

Requires WordPress 6.5+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

2 known vulnerabilities, all patched

2 Medium

Most recent: June 6, 2025

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What It Does

WP Map Block adds a dedicated Gutenberg block that embeds Google Maps or OpenStreetMap directly into pages and posts without requiring an API key. It supports multiple map providers and lets site owners display locations, markers, and basic map styling through the block editor. Setup is essentially plug and play, which removes the usual friction of registering Google Cloud credentials.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small business owners, real estate agents, restaurants, event venues, and any site that needs to show a single location or a small set of locations on a page. It is also a reasonable pick for nonprofits, gyms, and travel sites that want a quick map without paying for a Google Maps API key. Users comfortable editing in the block editor will get the most out of it.

Who Should Skip It

If you need advanced features like custom marker clustering, route planning, geolocation search, or bulk management of hundreds of locations, you should look at a dedicated mapping solution. Sites already running a full page builder suite like Spectra or Kadence Blocks may not need a separate map plugin.

The Bottom Line

WP Map Block delivers on its core promise of a key-free map block, and its recent update and tidy rating make it a safe choice for simple location displays. The lack of public support activity and limited install base mean you are betting on a smaller vendor, so power users should test the free version before committing. Overall Quality Score: 72.01 out of 100.

Pick Spectra if you want a map block alongside dozens of other Gutenberg design blocks in one widely trusted suite.

Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor 89/100

Choose Kadence Blocks if you need mapping as part of a broader design system with strong typography and layout controls.

Starter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg 89/100

Choose Starter Templates if your priority is importing full site designs rather than adding individual blocks like maps.

Classic Widgets 89/100

Classic Widgets is unrelated to maps and only useful if you specifically need to restore the classic widgets screen.

PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls, Block Visibility, Block Permissions 88/100

Pick PublishPress Blocks if you need advanced block-level controls and visibility rules more than a dedicated mapping block.