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Convert Address to Google Maps Link
Converts addresses in the "<address></address>" tags into links that open a Google Map in a new window.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 3
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 13 Feb 2016
- Added
- Jul 2012
- Requires WP
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- WP 4.4.34
- Downloads
- 9,588
Our analysis
AI-assistedConvert Address to Google Maps Link is a WordPress plugin that converts specified address formats into clickable links that open Google Maps in a new window. It works by requiring addresses to be wrapped in specific HTML tags, such as <address> or elements with the .address class. For those wanting to embed a Google Map directly, it also supports an iframe option using the .address-iframe class.
This plugin is particularly suited for themes that use custom fields to display addresses, as it requires manual entry of HTML markup to function correctly. It may not be as beneficial for themes that do not support such customisation.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress users with themes that utilise custom fields for addresses.
What it does well
- ✓Converts addresses into Google Maps links
- ✓Supports iframe embedding for maps
- ✓Works with custom fields in themes
Where it falls short
- •Requires specific HTML markup for addresses
- •May not be useful for themes without custom fields
- •Limited information on updates and support
Verdict
Convert Address to Google Maps Link offers a straightforward solution for linking addresses to Google Maps, but its utility is limited by the need for specific HTML formatting.
From the developer
Toby Cryns (@themightymo)'s own description of Convert Address to Google Maps Link, lightly tidied.
NORMAL LINKS:
This simple plugin converts addresses in “<address></address>” tags into links that open a Google Map in a new window. It also converts any address in a “.address” class into a Google Map link that opens in a new window.
NOTE: You need to put the address inside the <address></address> html tag or within an html element with the .address class for this plugin to work. For example, you would need to write the following into your code: <address>3 Abbey Rd, London NW8 9AY, United Kingdom</address> OR <span class=“address”>3 Abbey Rd, London NW8 9AY, United Kingdom</span> OR <div class=“address”>3 Abbey Rd, London NW8 9AY, United Kingdom</div>
IFRAME LINKS:
If you want to display the Google Map in an iframe, just use the .address-iframe class in your markup. For example, <div class=“address-iframe”>3 Abbey Rd, London NW8 9AY, United Kingdom</div> (Thanks to Mike Jasper for this idea and code!)
FYI: This plugin is great for themes with custom fields that supply the address, but is probably not too useful for themes that don’t, because you’ll need to enter the text view to add the appropriate html markup. Thanks!
Finally, many many thanks to Mike Jasper , who wrote the javascript that powers this plugin. I merely repackaged his code.
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