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Free Plugin by Giorgos Sarigiannidis v2.13.0

Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap

A map block for Gutenberg using OpenStreetMap and Leaflet that needs no API keys and works out of the box. Or should we say, ...Out of the Block?

Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap

The facts

Rating
4.4★ from 8
Active installs
700+
Price
Free
Last updated
26 Jul 2026
Added
Sep 2020
Requires WP
6.6
Tested up to
WP 7.0.4
Requires PHP
8.1
Downloads
26,140

Our analysis

AI-assisted

Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap is a WordPress plugin designed for the Gutenberg block editor, allowing users to easily add and manage maps using OpenStreetMap and Leaflet.js. It provides a user-friendly interface where you can click-and-drop markers directly onto the map, adjust their positions, and edit popup content without needing to fill out multiple fields. The plugin supports features like marker clustering, custom icons, and the ability to import and export location data in JSON format.

This plugin is suitable for users who want to integrate maps into their WordPress sites without the complexity of API keys or extensive setup. It is particularly useful for those who need to display multiple locations or create dynamic maps from existing posts or custom post types.

Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users looking to add interactive maps to their sites with minimal setup.

What it does well

  • No API keys required for basic functionality
  • User-friendly click-and-drop interface for adding markers
  • Supports multiple markers with custom icons
  • Includes marker clustering for better visual organisation
  • Allows for WYSIWYG editing of marker popups

Where it falls short

  • AI integration requires an API key from an AI provider
  • Some features may require familiarity with JSON for import/export

Verdict

Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap offers a straightforward solution for integrating maps into WordPress, making it accessible for users without technical expertise.

From the developer

Giorgos Sarigiannidis's own description of Out of the Block: OpenStreetMap, lightly tidied.

A map block for Gutenberg which uses OpenStreetMap and Leaflet.js. It needs no API keys and works out of the box (or, out of the Block, if you prefer). Benefiting from Gutenberg’s potential, the plugin tries a different take on how to add your locations on the map and rethinks a few things, UX-wise.

Instead of manually adding coordinates for each one of your markers, just click-and-drop them directly on the map. You want to adjust their position? Just drag them wherever you want. And instead of filling-in custom fields to set each marker’s popup content, just open that popup and start writing in it, the Gutenberg way (it supports WYSIWYG editing, with links, images, and all). It even stores the map’s zoom level as you use it so that you don’t have to set it by hand.

Features

  • No need for API keys. Just install and use it.
  • Support for multiple markers.
  • Support for a different icon per marker.
  • Support for polygons and polylines.
  • Marker clustering: group nearby markers into clusters that expand as you zoom in.
  • Dead-simple interface. Don’t search for coordinates and don’t get overwhelmed by too many fields when using multiple markers. Just point and click on the map to add your marker where you want it and edit it’s popup content directly from there.
  • Place search. Find locations by typing keywords.
  • Remembers the zoom that you set when adding the markers and stores it so that you don’t set it by hand (which you can do anyway if you prefer).
  • AI integration which allows you to add markers by using commands in natural language. Just say “please” to activate (e.g. “Please, show me where GOT was filmed”). Requires an API key from an AI Provider, or a site-level AI connector on WordPress 7.0+. Read more.
  • Query Maps: Supports creating a map out of maps added on other posts or post types. This can be quite powerful when, for example, you have a custom post type for “Places” with each place having its own map, and you want to dynamically gather-up all the places on a single map.
  • Shortcode support: You can use the shortcode [ootb_query] as an alternative way to use the aforementioned Query Maps feature (see the FAQ for more info).
  • Support for a location custom field, which can be used to store a post’s or post type’s location, following the Geodata guidelines. Read more in the v.2.8.0 release notes.
  • Adjust the map height.
  • Change the default marker icon with a custom one.
  • Enable or disable map dragging.
  • Enable or disable touch zoom.
  • Enable or disable double-click zoom.
  • Enable or disable scroll wheel zoom.
  • Set a minimum and maximum limit that the user can zoom on the frontend. Setting the same value to both fields will lock the zoom at that level.
  • Support for other Layer Providers: MapBox (using your own API key) and Stamen.
  • Option to export locations in a JSON file
  • Option to import locations from a JSON file

Read the full description on the official page →

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