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Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

v1.8.3

by fullworks · updated 4 months ago

A simple shortcode for embedding Google Maps in any WordPress post, page or widget.

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Rank
#3,753
Down4 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,560
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
175K
175,015 all-time
Rating
4.6/5
46 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +27.5% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~14d

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps at a glance

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is a WordPress plugin by fullworks with 3K+ active installs, the #3,753 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times, 28% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews. Version 1.8.3 came out on Jun 22, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “gmaps”. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

779 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple Shortcode for Google Maps Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.203040Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateSimple Shortcode for Google Maps
Nov 7, 202627
Nov 6, 202623
Nov 5, 202625
Nov 4, 202626
Nov 3, 202633
Nov 2, 202634
Nov 1, 202628
Oct 31, 202623
Oct 30, 202627
Oct 29, 202625
Oct 28, 202628
Oct 27, 202624
Oct 26, 202635
Oct 25, 202626
Oct 24, 202634
Oct 23, 202642
Oct 22, 202635
Oct 21, 202627
Oct 20, 202616
Oct 19, 202627
Oct 18, 202618
Oct 17, 202618
Oct 16, 202617
Oct 15, 202621
Oct 14, 202624
Oct 13, 202635
Oct 12, 202622
Oct 11, 202616
Oct 10, 202625
Oct 9, 202618

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,554 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.3.5K3.6K3.6K3.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20263,554
Nov 7, 20263,560
Nov 5, 20263,557
Nov 4, 20263,550
Nov 3, 20263,549
Nov 2, 20263,546
Nov 1, 20263,544
Oct 31, 20263,555
Oct 30, 20263,560
Oct 29, 20263,558
Oct 28, 20263,550
Oct 27, 20263,554

Rank over time

#3,753 · down 2 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.8K#3.8KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,753
Nov 7, 2026#3,749
Nov 6, 2026#3,753
Nov 5, 2026#3,749
Nov 4, 2026#3,757
Nov 3, 2026#3,757
Nov 2, 2026#3,755
Nov 1, 2026#3,759
Oct 31, 2026#3,752
Oct 30, 2026#3,749
Oct 29, 2026#3,752
Oct 28, 2026#3,767
Oct 27, 2026#3,766
Oct 16, 2026#3,751

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.17%
Nov 7, 2026+0.04%
Nov 5, 2026+0.20%
Nov 4, 2026+0.03%
Nov 3, 2026+0.09%
Nov 2, 2026+0.06%
Nov 1, 2026-0.31%
Oct 31, 2026-0.14%
Oct 30, 2026+0.06%
Oct 29, 2026+0.23%
Oct 28, 2026-0.11%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3767 → #3749Downloads +1.9%
    • Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.856%
  • v1.319%
  • v1.513%
  • Other12%

Rating trend

4.6★★★★★46 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.8.3
Requires WordPress
4.6
Tested up to
7.0.8
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Oct 1, 2012
Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

How many websites use Simple Shortcode for Google Maps?

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,753 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple Shortcode for Google Maps been downloaded?

175,015 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times. See download stats

When was Simple Shortcode for Google Maps last updated?

Version 1.8.3 came out on Jun 22, 2026 (4 months ago). See every release

Is Simple Shortcode for Google Maps compatible with the latest WordPress?

It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.

Does Simple Shortcode 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 Simple Shortcode for Google Maps up to date. See its security record

Is Simple Shortcode for Google Maps still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple Shortcode for Google Maps have?

4.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews on WordPress.org. 89% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Simple Shortcode for Google Maps?

The plugins most like Simple Shortcode for Google Maps, by the tags they share, are WP Google Maps Shortcode (200+), WP Go Maps (300K+) and WP Maps (60K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.6

★★★★★

46 reviews

  • 5 stars: 41 reviews, 89%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 5 reviews, 11%
Positive
89%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
11%1–2★
  • About 12 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
Estimated installs≈ 3,560
Reported installs3K+
Rating4.6
Reviews46
Total downloads175K
Authorfullworks
First releasedOct 1, 2012
Version1.8.3
Requires WP4.6
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedJun 22, 2026

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