Simple Map
Easy way to embed google map(s).
4.7(12 reviews)
·10K+ active installs·Updated 8 years agoAs of April 2026, Simple Map is a WordPress map plugin with 10K+ active installations and a 4.7/5 rating from 12 reviews. It has been downloaded 335K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.9+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Download volume is stable this week. Top alternative: WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps).
4.7/512 reviews
10K+active installs
335K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012
Overview
Easy way to embed google map(s) using gmaps.js.
This plugin allows you to convert address into google maps like below:
[map]San Francisco, California[/map]
Another way, you can embed Google Map with url only like oEmbed.
You can also use coordinates, set width, height and zoom:
[map lat="37.77493" lng="-122.41942"]
Text you would
like to appear
as a tooltip
goes here
[/map]
In this case there will be a marker on the map with a tooltip appearing on click on the said marker.
You can use simple html as the tooltip content.
This plugin is maintained on GitHub.
Some features:
- Allows you to embed google map based on shortcode.
- Markers can be added using address or lat/long.
- Displays static map for iPhone automatically.
- oEmbed Support.
Arguments
- width: Width of the map. Default value is …
Screenshots
Ratings & Reviews
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Recent Reviews
Thanks! Google API Key setting has come!
by FUKAZAWA Kojiro·9 years ago
I waiting a long time this feature! Thank you for your update!
Works PERFECT!!! THANKs for this awesome Plugin!
by Arnegger·9 years ago
I was looking for something simple, where I could add a short code into a page. Without any complicated plug-in settings or anything else. Everything can be set up and run very simple within the short code.
I have used several other plug-ins on the the other sites over the years. But this is what I was actually always looking for. It is lightweight, easy, simple, nothing unnecessary.
So again thank you So much for this great plug-in. I will replace the other map plug-ins with this one on the other sites. You’re awesome plug-in simply rocks. Thank you.
Works as promised
by cageehv·10 years ago
Nice, simple plugin! Keep up the great work!
Rolf
Poorly Documented EVEN with Premium Support
by fashionx·10 years ago
EXTREMELY Poorly Documented.
Buggy, non-user-friendly.
Not for professional use – expect a lot of wasted time trying to make it look semi-professional
Great!
by ayaE·11 years ago
Simple and great function!
Thank you so much!
Download Trends
Today: 6Yesterday: 5This week: 36Period total: 4K
Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.9+ requiredTested up to 4.9.29 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Version Adoption
v4.9
81.7%
Other
10.6%
v4.7
7.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
2.14.2
- Fix API key problem on static map
Contributors
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