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Simple Map

By Takayuki Miyauchi

E-commerce & Shopping /

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

6.97/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below 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 straightforward plugin focused on ease of use and simplicity compared to other map plugins.

Top alternatives

Simple Map

Strengths

Lightweight and easy to use
Minimal configuration required
Allows embedding maps via shortcode
No unnecessary features cluttering the interface

Weaknesses

Limited customization options
Lacks advanced map features
Documentation is poor and incomplete
Not suitable for professional or complex use cases

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the simplicity and limitations of Simple Map.

Positive highlights

"Nice, simple plugin! Keep up the great work!" - cageehv
"Works PERFECT!!! THANKs for this awesome Plugin!" - Arnegger
"I waiting a long time this feature! Thank you for your update!" - FUKAZAWA Kojiro

Common complaints

Poor documentation
Buggy behavior reported
Not user-friendly for advanced needs

Weaknesses

Limited support for professional use
Some users experience wasted time trying to achieve desired look

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, simple map plugin that can be embedded easily via shortcode without complex settings.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced map features, extensive customization, or professional-level support and documentation.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic map embedding functionality with shortcode support and minimal configuration options.

Final Verdict

Simple Map excels at providing a no-frills, easy-to-use map embedding solution suitable for users who want simplicity and speed.

However, its lack of advanced features, poor documentation, and occasional bugs make it less suitable for professional or complex mapping needs.

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

6.97

Average

Ratings

4.7 out of 5 | 12

Version

4.9.0

Last updated

8 years ago

Active installations

10,000+

WordPress version

4.9.29 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

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Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

WPS

6.97

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