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Stupid Simple Google Maps

Allows for the simple embeding of Google Maps in posts.

By erik.wiffin·Maps·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 14 years ago
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As of April 2026, Stupid Simple Google Maps is a WordPress maps plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 3.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.1.2+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 14 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps).

0/5Rating
10active installs
3.8K+total downloads
15 yearssince 2011

Overview

Allows for the simple embeding of Google Maps in posts. This is done using shortcodes.

[simple-map]1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA[/simple-map] will drop in a map with a marker on Google's California headquarters.

Available attributes:

  • height: The height of the resulting map. Defaults to “512”.
  • width: The width of the resulting map. Defaults to “512”.
  • color: The color of the marker. Defaults to “red”.
  • label: Will accept any single character uppercase letter to use as the symbol in the marker. Defaults to a dot.
  • zoom: The zoom level of the resulting map. Defaults to 15.
  • maptype: Determines the format of the map. Defaults to “roadmap”. Will accept “roadmap”, “satellite”, “terrain”, or “h…
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3.1.2+ requiredTested up to 3.3.2
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1

  • Corrected a bug that would throw PHP warnings.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

erik.wiffinerik.wiffin
Plugin Info
Version
1.2
Last Updated
Feb 5, 2012
WP Requires
3.1.2+
Tested Up To
3.3.2
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
3.8K+
Added
May 13, 2011
Business
Free

Tags

mapsshortcodes

Developer

E
erik.wiffin
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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