Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
A simple shortcode for embedding Google Maps in any WordPress post, page or widget.
4.6(46 reviews)
·4.0K+ active installs·Updated 1 year agoAs of April 2026, Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is a WordPress maps plugin with 4.0K+ active installations and a 4.6/5 rating from 46 reviews. It has been downloaded 169K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.6+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Downloads are up 13% this week. Top alternative: WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps).
4.6/546 reviews
4.0K+active installs
169K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012
Overview
Simple to use, yet powerful, Google Maps plugin! Reviews say this is “Best Google Map Shortcode plugin”.
Put a Google map on your WordPress posts and pages simply and easily with a shortcode. Straight forward and easy to use! Ideal for contact page maps, maps showing delivery areas and many other uses!
This plugin will enable a simple shortcode that you can use for embedding Google Maps in any WordPress post or page. The shortcode uses the WordPress HTTPS API and the Transients API for delivering cached Google maps with little to no impact on your site’s performance.
Maps are displayed with the [pw_map] shortcode:
[pw_map address="New York City" key="YOUR Map JS API KEY" geokey="YOUR Geo API KEY"]
Google now requires that new accounts use an API key. You can register a…
Ratings & Reviews
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Recent Reviews
Simple and effective
by Ulrich·9 months ago
Would be cool if there was a custom block but works with the shortcode also.
Exactly what I was looking for
by brott·1 year ago
Needed something simple and easy to use on a webpage. This is it. Glad I found it.
Great. Simple. Free.
by greggalex·1 year ago
The title says it all – what more could you ask?!
Well Done
by jimbo26tp0·1 year ago
Great addin
Great plugin
by itinfoservices·2 years ago
great little tool
Download Trends
Today: 6Yesterday: 15This week: 62Period total: 7K
Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.6+ requiredTested up to 6.7.5 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
Version Adoption
v1.8
48.4%
v1.3
20.4%
v1.5
17.8%
Other
13.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.8.2
- allow for one key to be used for both geocoding and maps
Contributors
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