Yes, Map Engine is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Map Engine?

Map Engine has 100 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Map Engine alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Map Engine include Simple Shortcode for Google Maps, WP Google Maps Shortcode, Geolocate My Posts. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Map Engine work with the latest WordPress?

Map Engine has been tested up to WordPress 6.2.9. It requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 5.6+.

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Map Engine – Google Maps and Open Street Maps for WordPress

Name: Map Engine – Google Maps and Open Street Maps for WordPress
Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Author: Anand Upadhyay

An Ultimate map tool to revolutionize your map building experience.

By Anand Upadhyay·Gmaps·Free

4.6(5 reviews)

·100 active installs·Updated 2 years ago

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As of April 2026, Map Engine is a WordPress gmaps plugin with 100 active installations and a 4.6/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 5.6+. Available on WordPress.org since 2022. Last updated 2 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Simple Shortcode for Google Maps.

4.6/55 reviews

100active installs

3.6K+total downloads

4 yearssince 2022

Overview

Map Engine can be your one-stop destination to create fully customized Google Maps or Open Street Maps.There are no restrictions on the map platform selected; switch seamlessly between Google Map and Open Street Map. Using this plugin, you can add an unlimited number of markers and shapes to your map. An extremely user-friendly interface to ease up your map building experience without any hassle!