ShMapper by Teplitsa
shMapper is a plugin, that allows you to create simple crowdsourcing maps based on OpenStreetMap and Yandex.Maps.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 5
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 14 Jan 2025
- Added
- May 2019
- Requires WP
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- WP 6.7.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Downloads
- 8,066
Our analysis
AI-assistedShMapper is a WordPress plugin that enables the creation of crowdsourcing maps using OpenStreetMap. It allows users to add new map markers through a feedback form, offering an alternative to traditional mapping services that do not support user contributions.
The plugin features options for configuring and displaying maps with custom markers, as well as pre or post-moderation of new markers. It is suitable for users who need a simple mapping solution that encourages community input.
Best for: This plugin is best for community-driven websites that require user-generated map content.
What it does well
- ✓Allows creation of crowdsourcing maps
- ✓Users can add new map markers via feedback form
- ✓Supports pre or post-moderation of markers
- ✓Includes reCaptcha form protection
- ✓Custom marker icons available
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features or support
Verdict
ShMapper provides a straightforward solution for creating interactive maps with user contributions. It is a useful tool for sites looking to engage their audience in mapping activities.
From the developer
Denis Cherniatev's own description of ShMapper by Teplitsa, lightly tidied.
The shMapper plugin allows you to create simple crowdsourcing maps on OpenStreetMap with an option of feedback messages form. This plugin gives you an alternative to current online map services such as Yandex.Maps, Google Maps etc which don’t provide the option for users to add new objects.
Most of the code written by Gennadiy Glazunov aka Genagl
Core features
- Configure and display maps with markers on pages.
- Display maps using shortcodes.
- Receive new map markers via feedback form.
- Pre or post-moderation of new markers.
- reCaptcha form protection.
- Custom markers icons.
PHP at least 5.6 is required for plugin to work correctly.
Help the project
We will be very grateful if you will help us to make ShMapper better.
- You can add a bugreport or a feature request on GitHub.
- Send us your pull request to share a code impovement.
- You can make a new plugin translation for your language or send us a fixes for an existing translation, if needed.
If you have a questions for the plugin work in any aspect, please address our support service on GitHub.