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Simple Map

By Takayuki Miyauchi

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Simple Map Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily embed Google Maps on your site using shortcodes. Customize map settings with latitude, longitude, and more.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.99/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin provides an easy way to embed Google Maps using gmaps.js. You can convert addresses into Google Maps using shortcodes.

Simply use the shortcode format to display maps, including options for markers and tooltips. You can also embed maps using coordinates, setting the width, height, and zoom level as needed.

The plugin supports oEmbed and automatically displays a static map for iPhones. It also includes various customization options through filter hooks for advanced users.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Map is a lightweight and straightforward mapping plugin with several alternatives offering more complex features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Very simple and easy to use with shortcode integration
Lightweight and minimalistic without unnecessary features
No known security vulnerabilities
Highly rated by most users for reliability
Regular updates adding useful features like Google API key support

Weaknesses

Limited documentation which can hinder professional use
Lacks advanced customization options
No pro version available for extended features
Some users report bugs and non-user-friendly aspects

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a very high rating with most users praising its simplicity and functionality, though a small minority report issues with documentation and usability.

Positive highlights

"Nice, simple plugin! Keep up the great work!" — cageehv
"Works PERFECT!!! THANKs for this awesome Plugin!" — Arnegger
"I was looking for something simple... It is lightweight, easy, simple, nothing unnecessary." — Arnegger
"Thanks! Google API Key setting has come!" — FUKAZAWA Kojiro

Common complaints

Extremely poor documentation even with premium support
Buggy and non-user-friendly experience
Not suitable for professional use due to usability issues
Time-consuming to make maps look semi-professional

Weaknesses

Limited documentation
Some bugs reported
Lacks advanced features
No paid support or pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, lightweight map plugin that is easy to set up with minimal configuration and shortcode use.

Not ideal for

Users needing professional-grade features, extensive customization, or comprehensive documentation may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic map embedding with shortcode support and essential features sufficient for simple use cases.

Final Verdict

Simple Map stands out for its simplicity, ease of use, and lightweight design, making it an excellent choice for users who need straightforward map embedding without complexity. Its high user ratings reflect satisfaction with its core functionality and recent feature updates.

However, the plugin's limited documentation and lack of advanced features may deter professional users or those requiring more customization. While no security issues are reported, potential users should weigh their needs against the plugin's minimalistic approach and absence of a pro version.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Simple Map plugin.

Google Maps

Map

Shortcode

Screenshots

FAQ

Download the zip, extract it and upload the extracted folder to your-wp-directory/wp-content/plugins/
Go to the plugins administration screen in your WordPress admin and activate the plugin.

Download the zip, go to the plugins administration screen in your WordPress admin, click on Add New then on upload, browse to the downloaded zip, upload the plugin and activate it.

Go to the plugins administration screen in your WordPress admin, click on Add New, search for Simple Map and click on Install Now.

Usage

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" width="100%" height="400px" zoom="15"] 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.

Contributors and developers

“Simple Map” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Takayuki Miyauchi

Free Version Docs

WPS

6.99

Average

Ratings

4.7 out of 5 | 12

Version

4.9.0

Last updated

8 years ago

Active installations

10,000+

WordPress version

4.9.34 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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Simple Map Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (12)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

Previous Versions

WPS

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