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MapBBCode for WordPress

MapBB-shortcodes [map] for Leaflet based maps.

By Alexander Sapozhnikov·Map·Free
4(2 reviews)
·10 active installs·Updated 12 years ago
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As of April 2026, MapBBCode for WordPress is a WordPress map plugin with 10 active installations and a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps).

4/52 reviews
10active installs
1.7K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013

Overview

This plugin allows to use shortcode [map]
(syntax)
which transforms to Leaflet based map.

For more information, check out MapBBCode.org.

Usage

Add shortcode into you pages:

  • [map][/map] for default map
  • [map=Zoom,Latitude,Longitude][/map] for map centered at (Latitude, Longitude)
  • [map]Latitude,Longitude(Text)[/map] for map with balloon
  • [map]Lat1,Lon1; Lat2,Lon2[/map] for map with multiple markers
  • [map]Lat1,Lon1 Lat2,Lon2 Lat3,Lon3(color|Text)[/map] for map with polyline or polygon

See examples.

Caveats

Width of all maps are 604 pixels, it is good for Twenty Thirteen theme but
still not tested with other themes and may appear ugly.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Screenshots

Ratings & Reviews

42 reviews
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 3.7.41
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

0.1

Initial release

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Alexander SapozhnikovAlexander Sapozhnikov
Plugin Info
Version
0.1
Last Updated
Nov 6, 2013
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
3.7.41
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
1.7K+
Added
Nov 6, 2013
Business
Free

Tags

maposmmapsshortcodeopenstreetmap

Developer

A
Alexander Sapozhnikov
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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