Converts a properly formatted string with GPS coordinates in a post to a Google Maps link.
As of April 2026, Google Maps GPS Link is a WordPress gps plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 17 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP GPX Maps.
v1.1 UPDATE: Okay, I lied about future development. Support has been added for any number of GPS links. Be aware, the plugin will simply try to convert any string with “::” in it to a GPS link, so if you’re in the habit of using that in your posts, I recommend finding the declaration for the $searchBit variable in the PHP, changing it to whatever delimiter you like, and adjusting your post syntax accordingly.
v1.0:
This plugin will replace -one- properly formatted string in a post with a Google Maps link to the included GPS coordinates. The map will load in a new window/tab at zoom level=14, normal map view.
I wrote this to use when posting from my Nokia N810 handheld with WordPy, making it very easy to add a Google Maps link to my current location without using the wp-a…
| WordPress | false+ requiredTested up to 2.7.1 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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