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Free Plugin by gavinr v2.0.4

Embed Webmap

Embed a public webmap from ArcGIS Online into WordPress with a shortcode.

Embed Webmap

The facts

Rating
4.6★ from 7
Active installs
200+
Price
Free
Last updated
28 Jan 2019
Added
Aug 2014
Requires WP
3.5.1
Tested up to
WP 5.0.27
Downloads
11,913

Our analysis

AI-assisted

Embed Webmap is a WordPress plugin that allows you to embed ArcGIS Online Webmaps into your WordPress site. You can use a shortcode to include a webmap by specifying its ID, along with various options to customize its appearance and functionality.

This plugin is suitable for users who want to integrate interactive maps into their posts or pages, particularly those familiar with ArcGIS Online. It offers flexibility in terms of map display options, making it useful for educational, informational, or business websites that require mapping features.

Best for: This plugin is best for users who need to include interactive maps from ArcGIS Online in their WordPress sites.

What it does well

  • Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
  • Allows embedding of ArcGIS Online Webmaps
  • Customizable shortcode options for various map features
  • Active user base of 200 installs
  • Well-rated with a score of 4.6 out of 5

Where it falls short

  • Last updated in January 2019
  • Limited to ArcGIS Online Webmaps
  • No information on support or documentation

Verdict

Embed Webmap provides a straightforward solution for embedding maps, but its age and limited scope may be a concern for some users.

From the developer

gavinr's own description of Embed Webmap, lightly tidied.

Easily and quickly embed ArcGIS Online Webmaps into WordPress!

Usage

Get your webmap ID (see screenshots for help) of a public webmap in ArcGIS Online, then in any page or post in WordPress include this shortcode:

[webmap id="52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2"]

… replacing the ID section with the webmap ID that you got from your map.

You can add many different options to the shortcode. See “Other Notes” above for details.

Shortcode Options

  • id – The webmap ID of the map you wish to embed. Get this from the URL bar on arcgis.com. See the “Screenshots” page for help. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″]
  • extent – in the “shortened” form. Use http://psstl.esri.com/apps/extenthelper/ for help. Example: [webmap extent=”-159.3635,7.093,-45.8967,63.7401″]
  • height – specify the height, in pixels. Example: [webmap height=”600″]
  • width – specify the width, in pixels. Example: [webmap width=”230″]
  • zoom – Include zoom buttons. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ zoom]
  • home – Include a home button. If this is included, the zoom buttons will automatically be included. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ home]
  • scale – Include a scale bar. Example: [webmap scale id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″]
  • legend – Include a legend button. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ legend]
  • search – Include a location search textbox. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ search]
  • searchextent – When using ‘search’ (above), only search the current extent. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ search searchextent]
  • basemap_toggle – Show a basemap toggle. Must also include ‘alt_basemap’ to indicate alternate basemap that will show when the toggle button is clicked. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ basemap_toggle alt_basemap=”streets”]
  • basemap_gallery – Include a basemap menu. [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ basemap_gallery]
  • view-larger-link – Include a link below the map to view the map in a larger window. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ view-larger-link]
  • disable_scroll – When the mouse is over the map, the scroll will not zoom the map if this is added. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ disable_scroll]
  • details – Show the map details pane. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ details]

Depricated Options:

  • description – DEPRICATED. PLEASE USE ‘DETAILS’ INSTEAD.
  • basemaps – DEPRICATED. PLEASE USE BASEMAP_GALLERY INSTEAD.

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