Description

The Google Maps plugin embeds interactive Google maps into posts, pages and widgets in WordPress via shortcode, with custom markers, visual styles and multiple points per map. Designed for those who need to display commercial addresses, tourist landmarks or delivery routes on a site, it controls zoom, map type (satellite, terrain, hybrid) and info windows when clicking markers, eliminating the need for manual editing of Google API JavaScript code.

Key Features of Google Maps

  • Shortcode Insertion
    Adds maps to any post, page or widget by pasting a shortcode into the editor.
  • Custom Markers
    Allows registering multiple pins with a title, description and custom icon on each map.
  • Configurable Visual Styles
    Adjusts colors, palette and overall appearance of the map to match the site’s identity.
  • Map Type Control
    Toggles between street, satellite, hybrid, and terrain views for each insertion.
  • Interactive Info Windows
    Displays pop-ups with HTML content when clicking each marker displayed on the map.

Benefits of Google Maps

  • Visible Location for Visitors
    Shows the business’s physical address clearly within contact pages.
  • No Manual Coding
    Eliminates the need to generate embeds and configure the Google API manually.
  • Reuse Across Multiple Pages
    Allows registering maps once and reusing the same shortcode in different sections.
  • Richer Experience for Visitors
    Replaces static images with a navigable map that accepts zoom and drag.

Who Is Google Maps Recommended For?

  • Those who maintain a restaurant, clinic, or physical store website and want to display the address in the footer or on the contact page.
  • Designed for those who create local directories, tourist guides, or portals with multiple geographic points.
  • Those who need to present service areas, delivery routes, or events on maps within a WordPress site.

How to Download Google Maps

The Google Maps plugin is available for download here at Ultrapack. After saving the .zip file, upload it via the panel under Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and activate. Once activated, the map configuration options and the insertion shortcode become accessible within the WordPress admin menu.

With centralized configuration in the panel and shortcode insertion, Google Maps serves as a convenient shortcut for those who want dynamic maps without tinkering with the Google API or manual embed code. The combination of customizable markers, own styles, and multiple maps per site covers everything from a simple contact page to portals with dozens of catalogued addresses in different sections.

Frequently asked questions

Is WPMUDEV Google Maps GPL-licensed?

Yes. WPMUDEV Google Maps is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WPMUDEV Google Maps on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WPMUDEV Google Maps on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WPMUDEV Google Maps cost at Ultrapack?

WPMUDEV Google Maps costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WPMUDEV Google Maps include updates?

Yes. The current version of WPMUDEV Google Maps is 2.9.5, published at Ultrapack on Dec 24, 2018. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WPMUDEV Google Maps scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WPMUDEV Google Maps goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.