by Nicola Franchini 4.2 (5 reviews)

VenoMaps – OpenStreetMap & Privacy-Friendly Geo Maps

Name: VenoMaps – OpenStreetMap & Privacy-Friendly Geo Maps
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: Nicola Franchini

Create custom searchable maps with custom markers and routes. The simple, private alternative to Google Maps.

VenoMaps ranks #9,750 among WordPress.org plugins with 400+ active installations, is #134 of 927 in the Maps & Location category, a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews, and was last updated Aug 26, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v2.1.8 Current Version v2.1.8

Updated 2 weeks ago Last Update on 26 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 9 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#134 of 927 in Maps & Location Top 25% by installs Downloads +37% this week Actively maintained

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#9,750

+22 this week

Active Installs

400+

-10.9%

KW Avg Position

30.5

0.5 worse

Downloads

10.5K

+14 today

Support Resolved

100%

— No change

Rating

84%

Review 4.2 out of 5

4.2 (5 reviews)

Next Milestone 500

Total Progress 50%

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Reviews & Ratings

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.1.8
Last Updated: Aug 26, 2026
Requires WP: 4.0+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.3 or higher
Author: Nicola Franchini

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.2
Reviews: 5
Support Threads: 2
Resolved: 100%

Keywords

Store locator maps privacy routes search

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners who want to add interactive maps without relying on Google Maps. It solves the problem of API key requirements, fees, and tracking cookies by using OpenLayers and OpenStreetMap data for a privacy-friendly, no-key-required mapping solution.

Live marker search
Custom routes with waypoints
Gutenberg block support
WP Media Library marker management
Responsive design
Advanced marker clustering
CSV marker import
Geolocation address lookup

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VenoMaps – OpenStreetMap & Privacy-Friendly Geo Maps

No. VenoMaps was built specifically as a robust, lightweight, and privacy-friendly alternative to Google Maps, relying on OpenStreetMap and OpenLayers for core functionality.

No. The default map styles are loaded without the need for any API key, registration, or cost. If you wish to use premium or custom map styles from third-party services like Maptiler or Stadia Maps, you will need to obtain a key from those services.

Yes, absolutely. With features like powerful marker search, CSV import for multiple locations, and marker clustering, VenoMaps is a perfect tool for building a "Store Locator" map or any map with multiple points of interest.

You can create a new route from the map editor screen. Simply add markers to your map to act as waypoints, then create a new Route and select the desired markers in the order you want them to appear. The plugin will automatically draw the path on the map.

To display a map outside the post editor or widgets, use the following PHP code inside your template file: echo do_shortcode('[venomap id="xxx" height="xxx"]'); Replace the shortcode parameters with the ones generated by the plugin on the map's edit page.