API KEY for Google Maps
v1.2.16by Stiofan · updated 1 month ago
Add your Google Maps API key to any theme or plugin that loads Google Maps, and fix the missing callback error, without editing code.
- Rank
- #912
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 37,000
- 30K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 862.9K
- 862,947 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 55 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
API KEY for Google Maps at a glance
API KEY for Google Maps is a WordPress plugin by Stiofan with 30K+ active installs, the #912 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 188 times, 96% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 55 reviews. Version 1.2.16 came out on Sep 30, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 191 plugins tagged “Google Maps”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats5.7K downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | API KEY for Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 172 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 185 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 190 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 183 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 214 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 271 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 258 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 261 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 184 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 337 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 455 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 323 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 205 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 253 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 142 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 198 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 201 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 240 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 283 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 246 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 185 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 160 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36,888 · +0.0% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 36,888 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36,856 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36,857 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36,925 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36,925 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36,925 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36,927 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36,893 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36,890 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36,900 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36,905 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36,878 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 36,871 |
Rank over time
#912 · down 1 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #912 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #912 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #912 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #912 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #912 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #912 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #912 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #913 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #914 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #914 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #914 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #914 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #915 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #915 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #911 |
Growth %
Average +0.00% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.02% |
Active installs band
30K+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 40K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where API KEY for Google Maps ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #915 → #912
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.292%
- v1.16.4%
- v1.01.1%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★55 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.16
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 1, 2016
- Last updated
- Sep 30, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about API KEY for Google Maps
How many websites use API KEY for Google Maps?
API KEY for Google Maps is active on 30K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #912 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has API KEY for Google Maps been downloaded?
862,947 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 188 times. See download stats
When was API KEY for Google Maps last updated?
Version 1.2.16 came out on Sep 30, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is API KEY for Google Maps compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does API KEY for Google Maps have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep API KEY for Google Maps up to date. See its security record
Is API KEY for Google Maps still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does API KEY for Google Maps have?
4.9 out of 5 from 55 reviews on WordPress.org. 98% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to API KEY for Google Maps?
The plugins most like API KEY for Google Maps, by the tags they share, are WP Go Maps (300K+), WP Maps (60K+) and Snazzy Maps (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
55 reviews
- 5 stars: 54 reviews, 98%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- Positive
- 98%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 2%1–2★
- About 26 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 54 five-star reviews to balance out.
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 37,000 |
| Reported installs | 30K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 55 |
| Total downloads | 862.9K |
| Author | Stiofan |
| First released | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Version | 1.2.16 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2026 |
Alternatives to API KEY for Google Maps
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.

WP Go Maps
by WPGMaps
The easiest to use WordPress map plugin! Create a custom map, map block, store locator or map widget with high quality markers.
- Rank
- #197
- Installs
- 300K+
- 4.8

WP Maps
by Flipper Code - WordPress Development Company
WordPress map plugin for Google Maps, OpenStreetMap & Mapbox with custom markers, filters, searchable listings and store locator.
- Rank
- #670
- Installs
- 60K+
- 4.3

Snazzy Maps
by atmistinc
Apply styles to your Google Maps with the official Snazzy Maps WordPress plugin.
- Rank
- #1,061
- Installs
- 30K+
- 4.2

MapPress
by chrisvrichardson
Free map plugin: unlimited maps and markers, no API key, no cookies from MapPress. Google Maps, OpenStreetMap & Mapbox. Map blocks, store locators.
- Rank
- #954
- Installs
- 30K+
- 4.7

Map Block for Google Maps
by WebFactory
Map block for Gutenberg editor powered by Google Maps. Simple. Fast. Just a map block.
- Rank
- #1,381
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.6

Easy Google Maps by Supsystic
by supsystic
Google Maps with unlimited markers, custom icons, marker categories, clustering and map themes. Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, no coding.
- Rank
- #1,287
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.6
Side by side:API KEY for Google Maps vs WP Go MapsAPI KEY for Google Maps vs WP MapsAPI KEY for Google Maps vs Snazzy Maps
More by Stiofan
See everything by StiofanOther plugins from this author in our catalog.

UsersWP
by Stiofan
Light weight Front-end login form, User Registration, User Profile and Members Directory plugin.
- Rank
- #1,392
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.7

AyeCode Connect
by Stiofan
Use this service plugin to easily activate any of our products, open a support ticket and view documentation all from your wp-admin!
- Rank
- #1,707
- Installs
- 10K+
- 5.0

Payment forms, Buy now buttons, and Invoicing System
by Stiofan
Payments & Invoicing plugin for WordPress to quickly and easily sell online. Create Buy Now buttons or inline checkout forms in seconds to accept …
- Rank
- #3,172
- Installs
- 5K+
- 4.5

UsersWP
by Stiofan
ReCaptcha addon for UsersWP.
- Rank
- #3,928
- Installs
- 3K+
- 4.5

GetPaid Stripe Payments
by Stiofan
Stripe Payments for WordPress made easy. Accept credit cards on your WordPress site using the Stripe payments add-on for GetPaid.
- Rank
- #4,914
- Installs
- 2K+
- 5.0

BlockStrap Page Builder
by Stiofan
BlockStrap Page Builder - Bootstrap Blocks combines Bootstrap's power with the block editor's versatility.
- Rank
- #4,722
- Installs
- 2K+
- 4.5