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Free Plugin by bastianonm v1.7.11

WP GPX Maps

Draws a GPX track with altitude graph. You can also display your nextgen gallery images in the map.

WP GPX Maps

The facts

Rating
4.1★ from 59
Active installs
4k+
Price
Free
Last updated
12 Feb 2025
Added
Dec 2011
Requires WP
6.2.0
Tested up to
WP 6.7.7
Downloads
144,211

Our analysis

AI-assisted

WP GPX Maps is a WordPress plugin that allows you to display GPX tracks on a map along with an interactive altitude graph. You can input a GPX file, and the plugin will show the track on a map, customising colours and icons as needed.

The plugin supports multiple languages and can display various charts related to altitude, speed, heart rate, temperature, cadence, and grade. It also integrates with NextGen Gallery to showcase images alongside the map, and can retrieve image positions based on the image date and GPX data.

Best for: This plugin is suitable for outdoor enthusiasts who want to display GPS tracks and related data on their WordPress site.

What it does well

  • Displays GPX tracks on a map
  • Interactive altitude graph available
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Customisable colours and icons
  • Integrates with NextGen Gallery

Where it falls short

  • Limited information on specific features
  • No details on user support options

Verdict

WP GPX Maps offers a straightforward solution for visualising GPX tracks and associated data, though details on user support and specific functionalities are limited.

From the developer

bastianonm's own description of WP GPX Maps, lightly tidied.

This plugin has, as input, the GPX file with the track you’ve made and as output it shows the map of the track and an interactive altitude graph (where available).

Fully configurable:

  • Custom colors
  • Custom icons
  • Multiple language support

Supported charts:

  • Altitude
  • Speed
  • Heart rate
  • Temperature
  • Cadence
  • Grade

NextGen Gallery Integration:

Display your NextGen Gallery images inside the map!
Even if you don’t have a GPS camera, this plugin can retrive the image position starting from the image date and your GPX file.

Post Attachments Integration:

This version is extended by: Stephan Klein and supports displaying all images attached to a post without using NGG.

Try this plugin: https://devfarm.it/wp-gpx-maps-demo/

Support:

If you need help, please use: www.devfarm.it Support Forum

Would you like to help fix bugs or further develop the plugin? On Github you can contribuite easly with your code.

Translations:

Translators are welcome to contribute to the plugin. Please use the WordPress translation website.

The language files in the plugin contain 18 translatable texts for 13 languages:

Read the full description on the official page →

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