Google Maps GPS Link
v1.1updated 17 years ago
Converts a properly formatted string with GPS coordinates in a post to a Google Maps link.
- Rank
- #42,349
- Down41 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,832 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Google Maps GPS Link at a glance
Google Maps GPS Link is a WordPress plugin with 10+ active installs, the #42,349 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Mar 6, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.7.1. Among the 34 plugins tagged “gps”, it ranks #17. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Google Maps GPS Link |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| 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
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#42,349 · up 4,304 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #42,349 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,308 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,803 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #38,621 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #36,590 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,851 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,011 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,911 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,653 |
Growth %
Average +1.41% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +16.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 2.7.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 6, 2009
- Last updated
- Mar 6, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Google Maps GPS Link
How many websites use Google Maps GPS Link?
Google Maps GPS Link is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #42,349 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Google Maps GPS Link been downloaded?
2,832 times in total since 2009.
When was Google Maps GPS Link last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Mar 6, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is Google Maps GPS Link compatible with the latest WordPress?
Google Maps GPS Link’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, 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 Google Maps GPS Link still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Google Maps GPS Link have?
No one has reviewed Google Maps GPS Link on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Google Maps GPS Link?
The plugins most like Google Maps GPS Link, 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 | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | |
| First released | Mar 6, 2009 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 6, 2009 |
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