Gis maps
This plugin show maps created with qgis and exported with qgis2web.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.2★ from 5
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 25 Oct 2016
- Added
- Oct 2016
- Requires WP
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- WP 4.6.30
- Downloads
- 10,371
Our analysis
AI-assistedGis maps is a WordPress plugin that allows you to display maps created with QGIS and exported using qgis2web. To use it, you need to upload your map files to a specific directory on your server and then use a shortcode to insert the maps into your posts or pages.
This plugin is suitable for users who have some technical knowledge, as it requires FTP access to upload the map files. It is designed for those who want to integrate custom maps into their WordPress site, particularly for projects related to geography or data visualisation.
Best for: This plugin suits users who need to display custom maps on their WordPress site and have technical skills.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Supports maps created with QGIS and qgis2web
- ✓Allows shortcode integration into posts and pages
- ✓Includes a sample map connected to openstreetmap.org
Where it falls short
- •Requires FTP access for uploading map files
- •Limited to users familiar with QGIS and web hosting
- •Last updated in October 2016, may not be compatible with newer WordPress versions
Verdict
Gis maps provides a specific solution for integrating QGIS maps into WordPress, but its technical requirements and lack of recent updates may limit its usability for some users.
From the developer
Frank G.'s own description of Gis maps, lightly tidied.
This plugin show maps created with qgis and exported with qgis2web, you just have to upload the folder with all map files to the server.
Upload maps:
- You must have ftp access to your wordpress installation.
- Upload all your qgis2web maps -each map in its own directory- through ftp or ssh to a directory named “gismaps_maps” within the wp-content directory.
Edit a post:
- Use the Gis map tab to add your first map
- Write the DIRECTORY NAME, make a test and copy the shortcode
- Now you have a shortcode, you can paste it into any page or post editor
- Save or publish the post
Note:
- This plugin creates a sample map that connects with openstreetmap.org servers, you can delete this map at any time.