Interactive maps can transform your WordPress site. They engage users and make information more accessible. With the right plugins, you can add dynamic maps to your site effortlessly. These tools offer features like zoom, pan, and clickable markers, custom elements, map layers, and more. Google Maps plugins integrate seamlessly with WordPress via plugins, providing reliable …
Google Maps has long been the go-to for web mapping, but its model has changed significantly in recent years. Since June 2018, Google requires an API key linked to a billing account (credit card) for its Maps API. The free tier was slashed from ~775,000 monthly loads to only 28,000, with costs jumping from $0.50 …
When web developers started embedding maps in websites in the late 2000s, Google Maps was the easiest option. It was free and didn’t even require an API key. That frictionless model ended in 2016, when Google introduced mandatory API keys for new projects. Two years later, the company tightened requirements even further. Google’s official announcement …
As more websites go interactive, a simple embedded Google map isn’t always enough. Store locators, marker clustering and vector-based data visualizations can transform a basic contact page into an engaging experience. When comparing WP Go Maps, MapPress and Interactive Geo Maps, however, it’s easy to feel like you’re navigating without a compass. This post breaks down each plugin’s …
With 2026 bringing faster, smarter and more customizable mapping tools than ever before, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your site’s user experience. In this post we’ll walk through the best WordPress map plugins for 2026. We’ll highlight the features, pros and cons, and ideal use cases to help you pick the perfect plugin. In …
When we launched our first version on the 27th Jan 2012, Google Maps was pretty much the only mapping API service available. It was also the most widely used map provider on the planet. A lot has changed since then. We’ve always been a fan of allowing our users to primarily use Google Maps as …
Earlier today we launched 8.1.0 on WordPress.org. Unfortunately during our submission of the files, some files went missing which resulted in quite a few of you experiencing fatal error “Uncaught Error: Class ‘WPGMZA\Page’ not found“ which most likely took down your website. We’re sorry you experienced this bug! How to fix the issue In order …
Looking for the best Marker Icon collections for your next map project? In this article, I’ll share a variety of free marker icon collections for maps of any type.
Adding a map to Elementor has never been easier.
We’re finalising our new minor version (v8.1) of WP Google Maps and are in need of BETA testers.