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Maps for WP
A handy plugin for inserting Yandex and Google maps using shortcode.
The facts
- Rating
- 4★ from 4
- Active installs
- 400+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 17 Feb 2025
- Added
- Apr 2016
- Requires WP
- 4.5
- Tested up to
- WP 6.7.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.4.0
- Downloads
- 19,841
Our analysis
AI-assistedMaps for WP is a WordPress plugin that allows you to insert Yandex and Google maps into your site using shortcodes. You can create maps with a single point or multiple points, customising various parameters such as map type, height, and marker images.
This plugin is suitable for users who need to display location information on their websites, whether for businesses, events, or personal projects. The shortcode functionality makes it easy to integrate maps into posts or pages without extensive coding knowledge.
Best for: This plugin is best for websites that require map integration for locations or events.
What it does well
- ✓Supports both Yandex and Google Maps
- ✓Allows for single or multiple points on maps
- ✓Customisable map parameters including type and height
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on advanced features or support
- •No built-in options for customising map styles beyond predefined types
Verdict
Maps for WP provides a straightforward solution for embedding maps, but may lack advanced features for users needing more customisation.
From the developer
icopydoc's own description of Maps for WP, lightly tidied.
A handy plugin for inserting Yandex and Google maps using shortcode.
Adds Yandex or Google Map with one point
[MapOnePoint id=”” type=”” lon=”” lat=”” zoom=”” h=”” img=”” thover=”” tclick=””]
- “id” (required) – unique id
- “type” (not required) – map layer (roadmap, satellite, hybrid, terrain)
- “lon” (required) – longitude of the center of the map
- “lat” (required) – latitude of the center of the map
- “mstyle” (not required) – style of maps (default, blackwhite, blackout, сolorinversion)
- “h” (not required) – Map height in pixels
- “img” (not required) – URL image markers
- “thover” (not required) – Text when pointing to a point
- “tclick” (not required) – Text when clicking on a point
Example:
[MapOnePoint id="m1" type="hybrid" lon="55.75197479670444" lat="37.617726067459024" zoom="5" h="200" img="http://site.ru/1.png" thover="Text when pointing to a point" tclick="Text when clicking on a poin. Some text"]
Adds Yandex or Google map with many points
[MapManyPoints id=”” type=”” lat=”” lon=”” zoom=”” h=”” img=”” points=””]
- “id” (required) – unique id
- “type” (not required) – map layer (roadmap, satellite, hybrid, terrain)
- “lon” (required) – longitude of the center of the map
- “lat” (required) – latitude of the center of the map
- “mstyle” (not required) – style of maps (default, blackwhite, blackout, сolorinversion)
- “h” (not required) – Map height in pixels
- “img” (not required) – URL image markers
- “points” – [lat point 1],[lon point 1],[text on hover 1],[text on click 1];[lat point 2],[lon point 2],[text on hover 2],[text on click 2] and so on…
Example:
[[MapManyPoints id="m2" type="roadmap" lat="25" lon="30" zoom="2" h="250" points="25,-1,Text on hover this point, Text on click this point;-5,13,Text on hover this point, Text on click this point"]
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