GMaps Google Maps Shortcode
v1.0.1by vsteks · updated 8 years ago
Installing
- Rank
- #73,475
- Down6,858 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,135 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
GMaps Google Maps Shortcode at a glance
GMaps Google Maps Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by vsteks with fewer than 10 active installs, the #73,475 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on May 7, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 189 plugins tagged “maps”, it ranks #166. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 14 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | GMaps Google Maps Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · -50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
Rank over time
#73,475 · down 10,177 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #73,475 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #66,617 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #63,264 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #58,433 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #57,578 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #60,583 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #54,256 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #58,558 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #63,298 |
Growth %
Average -5.61% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #63298 → #58433
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- 7.1
- First released
- May 4, 2018
- Last updated
- May 7, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about GMaps Google Maps Shortcode
How many websites use GMaps Google Maps Shortcode?
GMaps Google Maps Shortcode is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #73,475 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has GMaps Google Maps Shortcode been downloaded?
3,135 times in total since 2018.
When was GMaps Google Maps Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on May 7, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is GMaps Google Maps Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
GMaps Google Maps Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is GMaps Google Maps Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does GMaps Google Maps Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed GMaps Google Maps Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to GMaps Google Maps Shortcode?
The plugins most like GMaps Google Maps Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Snazzy Maps (30K+), Very Simple Google Maps (3K+) and Site Kit by Google (5M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | vsteks |
| First released | May 4, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 |
| Last updated | May 7, 2018 |
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