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Snazzy Maps

By atmistinc

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Snazzy Maps Review - In-Depth Analysis

Apply styles to your Google Maps with ease. Snazzy Maps allows you to customize existing maps on your WordPress site.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.66/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 15+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

Update Frequency

Below 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

Snazzy Maps adds styles to your existing Google Maps with the click of a button.

Features include browsing through hundreds of free styles and quickly applying them to all Google Maps on your WordPress site. The plugin works with most Google Maps plugins and allows users to access their favorite styles by signing up for an API key.

Users can also build and customize their own styles on Snazzy Maps and access them through the plugin. It is free to use for personal and open source projects, with affordable licenses available for businesses.

Please note that this plugin does not add a Google Map to your page. It simply adds styles to any existing maps that you already have on your site.

Comparing to Alternatives

Snazzy Maps offers a unique approach to styling Google Maps with a vast library of map styles, setting it apart from other mapping plugins. However, there are several alternatives that provide different mapping features and integrations.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extensive collection of pre-designed map styles.
Easy to apply JSON styles to maps without coding.
User-friendly interface with simple setup.
Allows customization of map appearance to fit site design.
No need for advanced technical skills to create styled maps.

Weaknesses

Limited to styling Google Maps only, no other map providers.
No pro version, so features are limited to free offerings.
Known past security vulnerability, though fixed in latest version.
Does not offer advanced map functionalities like markers or layers.

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 15 users, the majority of users are highly satisfied with Snazzy Maps, praising its ease of use and styling capabilities. However, a small portion of users rated it poorly, though no specific complaints were detailed.

Positive highlights

"Great job! Easy to create custom styles." — rivsmaniac
"Absolutely brilliant!" — Ixecube
"Wonderful job, thanks a lot!" — jgmm81
"Fantastic Plugin and easy to use." — Shahid Malik
"Super easy to use with many good looking themes." — TickTockDesign

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited to styling without advanced map features.
Past security vulnerability related to XSS, fixed in version 1.1.5.
No premium version to unlock additional features.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want to easily customize the appearance of Google Maps on their WordPress site without needing advanced map functionalities or coding skills.

Not ideal for

Users seeking comprehensive mapping solutions with features like markers, layers, or support for multiple map providers, or those concerned about past security issues and needing ongoing premium support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides access to a large library of map styles and easy application of JSON styles to Google Maps.

Final Verdict

Snazzy Maps excels at providing an easy and visually appealing way to style Google Maps with a vast selection of themes, making it ideal for users focused on map aesthetics. Its user-friendly interface and free availability are strong points that contribute to its popularity.

However, it lacks advanced mapping features and has a history of a security vulnerability, albeit fixed. Users needing more comprehensive map functionalities or premium support might consider alternative plugins. Overall, it is a solid choice for styling Google Maps on WordPress sites.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Snazzy Maps plugin.

Google Maps

Styled Maps

Maps

Screenshots

FAQ

The Snazzy Maps plugin is free to use for personal and open source projects. Business licenses are available for
single and multiple sites and can be purchased at https://snazzymaps.com/plugins