by fullworks 4.6 (46 reviews)

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

Name: Simple Shortcode for Google Maps
Rating: 4.6 (46 reviews)
Author: fullworks

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

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps ranks #3,753 among WordPress.org plugins with 3,000+ active installations, is #596 of 8,848 in the Customization category, a 4.6/5 rating from 46 reviews, and was last updated Jun 23, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 7.0.8 (Current: 7.1.4)

v1.8.3 Current Version v1.8.3

Updated 4 months ago Last Update on 23 Jun, 2026

Refreshed 6 days ago Last Refreshed on

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

1 known vulnerability on record · 0 in the last 24 months · checked 1 month ago

Nov 7, 2024

Simple Shortcode for Google Maps [simple-google-maps-short-code] < 1.6

CVE-2024-10621 · Fixed in v1.6

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.8.3
Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026
Requires WP: 4.6+
Tested Up To: 7.0.8
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: fullworks

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Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6
Reviews: 46
Support Threads: 0
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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners who want to add Google Maps to posts, pages, or widgets. It solves the problem of embedding maps easily via a shortcode, using cached geocoding to minimize performance impact.

Simple shortcode embedding
Multiple map pins support
Cached geocoding via Transients API
Adjustable map width and height
Configurable zoom level
Toggle scroll wheel zooming
Selectable map type (roadmap, satellite, hybrid, terrain)
Configurable gesture handling

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Simple Shortcode for Google Maps

Yes, simply supply a width and height parameter: [pw_map address="New York City" width="400px" height="200px" key="YOUR API KEY"] You can also use percentages for heights: [pw_map address="New York City" width="50%" height="200px" key="YOUR API KEY"]

Yes, simple add enablescrollwheel="false" to the maps shortcode. [pw_map address="New York City" enablescrollwheel="false" key="YOUR API KEY"]

Yes, simple add disablecontrols="true" to the shortcode. [pw_map address="New York City" disablecontrols="true" key="YOUR API KEY"]

Maps are cached using the WordPress Transients API, which allows for very efficient and WordPress standard database-based caching. Each time you display a map, the address specified is used to generate a unique md5 hash, which is used for the cache identifier. This means that if you change the address used for your map, the cache will be refreshed. For testing ONLY if you want to not use the cache then specify force=true e.g. [pw_map address="New York City" force="true" key="YOUR API KEY"]

The maps are cached for 3 months. Caches are automatically cleared (for individual maps) when you change the address in the shortcode.

Yes simply separate addresses with a semi-colon ; the map will center on the first pin [pw_map address="New York City;New Jersey" zoom="8" key="YOUR API KEY"]

Initial zoom can be controlled with the shortcode option zoom= the default is zoom=15 use for instance zoom=10 to zoom out [pw_map address="New York City" zoom="8" key="YOUR API KEY" "geokey"="YOUR GEO KEY"]

This is likely to be an issue with the authorization you granted to your API key see Google API REQUEST_DENIED troubleshooting It is recommended that you set an Application Restriction to restrict your API key from others using it. However restricting the referrer HTTP will cause this error 'API keys with referer restrictions cannot be used with this API', this is because the geoencoding is performed server side and cached server side, so there is no browser referrer. If you get this message change your restriction to IP addresses (web servers, cron jobs, etc.) using the IP address of your website. If you restrict your API key to specific APIs make sure you enable at least * Maps JavaScript API * Geocoding API

For developer documentation on filters visit here https://fullworksplugins.com/docs/developers-simple-shortcode-for-google-maps/

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