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Leaflet Map

By bozdoz

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Leaflet Map Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create interactive maps with markers using simple shortcodes. Integrate with LeafletJS for mobile-friendly maps.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 58+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Create interactive maps on your WordPress site using the Leaflet Map plugin. This plugin allows you to add maps generated with LeafletJS, an open-source JavaScript library designed for mobile-friendly interactive maps.

With simple shortcodes, you can create maps, add markers, and customize the appearance of your maps. You can specify addresses, latitude and longitude, and even add popups with additional information.

The plugin also supports adding lines, circles, and GeoJSON shapes to your maps, providing a versatile solution for displaying geographical data. Explore more features and examples in the admin section of the plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

Leaflet Map stands out in the WordPress mapping plugin space with several viable alternatives available, each offering unique features and approaches to map integration.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Very easy to set up with no need for API keys or accounts
Supports multiple locations with good customization options
Uses OpenStreetMap for free and open mapping
Simple shortcode implementation for embedding maps
Excellent attention to detail in settings and display

Weaknesses

Has had multiple medium severity security vulnerabilities in the past
May become confusing when displaying many pins in a small area
No pro version means fewer advanced features compared to some alternatives
Security risk score indicates some historical concerns

User Sentiment Analysis

With an outstanding 4.9 out of 5 rating from 58 reviews and no low-star ratings, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

Positive highlights

"Really nice and easier to manage than most map plugins" — vattendrag
"Super easy to setup without needing API keys or credit cards" — Louise Harris
"Great map plugin for multiple locations with good customization" — pozzz
"Superb implementation of OpenStreetMap with excellent settings" — allmediapress
"Developer did a great job transferring Leaflet JS into a WordPress plugin" — jugibur

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past medium severity stored XSS vulnerabilities fixed in recent updates
Potential confusion when many pins are clustered in a small area
No premium version limits advanced feature availability

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, free WordPress map plugin that integrates OpenStreetMap easily without requiring API keys or accounts.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced mapping features or enterprise-level security assurances might find this plugin less suitable due to its past vulnerabilities and lack of a pro version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a fully functional map plugin with easy setup, shortcode support, multiple locations, and OpenStreetMap integration without any cost.

Final Verdict

Leaflet Map is an excellent choice for users wanting a simple, effective, and free mapping solution on WordPress, especially those who prefer OpenStreetMap and dislike dealing with API keys. Its high user ratings and positive feedback highlight its ease of use and solid functionality.

However, users should be aware of its history of medium severity security vulnerabilities, which have been addressed in recent updates, and the absence of a pro version may limit advanced needs. Overall, it remains a strong contender among free mapping plugins with several alternatives available for comparison.

Other Notable Features

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

Interactive

Leaflet

Map

Mapquest

Openstreetmap

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes! Convert the default marker into an svg with a shortcode like this: [leaflet-marker svg color="white" iconClass="fab fa-wordpress-simple" background="red"] The iconClass is perfect for adding a font-awesome icon.

Pass the style attributes to the respective shortcodes (see all options on LeafletJS):

[leaflet-line color="red" weight=10 dasharray="2,15" addresses="Halifax, NS; Tanzania" classname=marching-ants]

Contributors and developers

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

Free Version Docs

WPS

6.79

Average

Ratings

4.9 out of 5 | 58

Version

3.4.7

Last updated

1 month ago

Active installations

30,000+

WordPress version

7.1.3 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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Leaflet 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 (58)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (3)

Previous Versions

WPS

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