No API key is required to launch Google Maps & OpenStreetMap.
As of April 2026, WP Map Block is a WordPress block plugin with 20K+ active installations and a 4.1/5 rating from 19 reviews. It has been downloaded 305K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 6.5+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2020. Downloads are down 12% this week. Top alternative: Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website….
Important Announcement: The WP Map Block plugin has officially merged with aBlocks. It’s an innovative and comprehensive Gutenberg blocks builder for WordPress. Now, you can enjoy enhanced mapping options alongside a wide range of customizable blocks. All within a single, powerful plugin aBlocks. Here’s how to Migrate WP Map Block to aBlocks!
As a valued WP Map Block user, you’ll benefit from this upgrade in several ways:
Enhanced Mapping Features: Experience all the functionalities you loved in WP Map Block. The interactive maps with Google Maps and OpenStreetMap are now integrated into the powerful aBlocks framework.
More Customization Options: With aBlocks, you have the access to an extensive library of blocks that allow you to create stunning layouts and d…
Since 1.4.10 the custom icon feature is broken.
Since 2.0.0 it is adware.
It used to be a good, lightweight plugin, but now it’s part of aBlocks and shows giant ad for aBlocks everywhere.
Very simple plugin, easy to use and lightweight. Simply wonderful!
No longer work with latest wordpress version 🙁
Simply setup, easy adding new markers, functional and actually you save a loooot of time by not defining new tokens etc.. It works immediately!
The only problem is that the markers are not precise when the zoom is not at the maximum level. Zooming out and the marker goes in different position (lower). (tested in firefox, edge and in the plugin website example map. (I have google for solution/workaround but no luck. Hopefully I’m mistaken or to hear about a solution/workaround soon.
| WordPress | 6.5+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
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