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WP Google Maps Shortcode

v1.2

by Fahmi Adib · updated 11 years ago

Insert Google Maps into your post or page using Shortcode

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Rank
#12,012
Down30 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 242
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
11.1K
11,125 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
5 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~22d

WP Google Maps Shortcode at a glance

WP Google Maps Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Fahmi Adib with 200+ active installs, the #12,012 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Feb 17, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 5 plugins tagged “gmaps”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

122 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Google Maps Shortcode Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.0510Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7
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DateWP Google Maps Shortcode
Nov 7, 20262
Nov 6, 20269
Nov 5, 20262
Nov 4, 20263
Nov 3, 20267
Nov 2, 202612
Nov 1, 20268
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20264
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20267
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20265
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20267
Oct 9, 20264

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 242 · -4.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.245250Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026242
Nov 7, 2026243
Nov 5, 2026242
Nov 4, 2026242
Nov 3, 2026242
Nov 2, 2026242
Nov 1, 2026242
Oct 31, 2026242
Oct 30, 2026242
Oct 29, 2026242
Oct 28, 2026243
Oct 27, 2026253

Rank over time

#12,012 · up 8 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#12K#12K#12KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#12,012
Nov 7, 2026#11,982
Nov 6, 2026#11,991
Nov 5, 2026#12,005
Nov 4, 2026#12,002
Nov 3, 2026#12,006
Nov 2, 2026#12,008
Oct 31, 2026#12,010
Oct 29, 2026#12,015
Oct 28, 2026#12,016
Oct 27, 2026#12,020

Growth %

Average -0.37% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.41%
Nov 7, 2026+0.21%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026-0.41%
Oct 28, 2026-3.95%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v1.294%
  • v1.1b6.1%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2
Requires WordPress
3.5
Tested up to
4.2.39
Requires PHP
–
First released
Apr 19, 2014
Last updated
Feb 17, 2015
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Google Maps Shortcode

How many websites use WP Google Maps Shortcode?

WP Google Maps Shortcode is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,012 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Google Maps Shortcode been downloaded?

11,125 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was WP Google Maps Shortcode last updated?

Version 1.2 came out on Feb 17, 2015 (11 years ago).

Is WP Google Maps Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Google Maps Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 WP Google Maps Shortcode still maintained?

Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Google Maps Shortcode have?

4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 60% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WP Google Maps Shortcode?

The plugins most like WP Google Maps Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Simple Shortcode for Google Maps (3K+), WP Go Maps (300K+) and WP Maps (60K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

5 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 60%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
60%4–5★
Mixed
20%3★
Critical
20%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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WP Google Maps Shortcode
Estimated installs≈ 242
Reported installs200+
Rating4.0
Reviews5
Total downloads11.1K
AuthorFahmi Adib
First releasedApr 19, 2014
Version1.2
Requires WP3.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedFeb 17, 2015

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