--- title: "5 Best WordPress Google Map Plugins" url: https://nexterwp.com/blog/best-wordpress-google-map-plugins/ date: 2025-03-19 modified: 2026-07-16 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "You have a business address, a contact page, and maybe a footer that lists your location. But a plain line of text does not let a visitor picture where you..." image: https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/best-wordpress-google-map-plugins-1024x519.jpg word_count: 2338 --- # 5 Best WordPress Google Map Plugins ## Key Takeaways - Google Maps by Nexter Blocks is a native block for the WordPress Gutenberg editor and includes 7+ map styles, the four core Google map types, and unlimited location pins. - WP Go Maps supports Google Maps, Leaflet, and OpenStreetMap, and its free version includes a store locator with category filtering. - Maps Widget for Google Maps uses a lightweight thumbnail-plus-lightbox setup, so the full map opens only when a visitor clicks. - MapPress places maps with a shortcode, a widget, or a Gutenberg block, and MapPress Pro adds coordinate-based markers by latitude and longitude. - WP Maps by Flippercode supports Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, and Mapbox, and it adds searchable listings and smart filters for directory-style maps. You have a business address, a contact page, and maybe a footer that lists your location. But a plain line of text does not let a visitor picture where you actually are, or tap once for driving directions. An interactive Google Map does. If you run a store, a restaurant with a few outlets, a clinic, or a travel blog, an embedded map turns a static address into something people can explore. So the real question is not whether to add one. It is which WordPress Google Maps plugin to use, because they differ a lot in what they cost, how much they can do, and whether they are still being updated. This guide covers five WordPress Google Maps plugins that are actively maintained in 2026, what each one is best for, and the honest limitation of each. It also covers the part most guides skip: whether you need a Google Maps API key, and what it costs now. Table of Contents ## What is a Google Maps plugin? A Google Maps plugin embeds an interactive map on your WordPress site and gives you controls to build and style it without touching code. Instead of pasting a raw embed, you get options for map styles, zoom behavior, multiple location pins, custom markers, and information overlays. Say you run a growing travel blog. A map that pins every destination you have covered gives readers a way to explore your work visually. Or if you own a restaurant with delivery zones, a map showing exactly where you deliver answers a real question before anyone has to ask it. Here is a sample map with multiple pins, built with the Google Maps block from Nexter Blocks: ![Interactive WordPress Google Map with multiple location pins built using the Nexter Blocks Google Maps block](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Google-Maps-Sample-by-The-Plus-Blocks-for-Gutenberg.png)A multi-pin Google Map embedded in WordPress with the Nexter Blocks Google Maps block. ***Also Read:** See the live [multi-pin Google Maps block demo from Nexter Blocks](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-google-maps/) to see the styling options in action.* ## The 5 best WordPress Google Maps plugins at a glance Every plugin below has a free version on WordPress.org and is actively maintained in 2026. Here is the short version before we get into the detail. | Plugin | Best for | Free version | Paid from | | ------ | -------- | ------------ | --------- | | Google Maps by Nexter Blocks | Gutenberg sites that want maps plus 90+ other blocks | Yes | $39/year | | WP Go Maps | A dedicated, feature-rich map with a store locator | Yes | $69 one-time | | Maps Widget for Google Maps | The lightest, fastest simple map | Yes | Paid Pro | | MapPress | Shortcode maps inside posts and custom post types | Yes | Paid Pro | | WP Maps (by Flippercode) | Listings, directories, and multi-provider maps | Yes | Paid Pro | ### 1. Google Maps by Nexter Blocks ![Google Maps block settings in Nexter Blocks for the WordPress Gutenberg editor](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-44-1024x551.png)The Google Maps block controls inside Nexter Blocks. [Google Maps by Nexter Blocks](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-google-maps/) is a native block for the WordPress Gutenberg editor, so you build and style your map right where you build the rest of the page. No shortcode, no separate map dashboard. It gives you the pieces most sites actually need: multiple map styles, several zoom and control options, custom marker images, text and image overlays, and unlimited location pins for businesses with more than one address. It is the natural pick if you are already working in Gutenberg and would rather add one plugin than stack several single-purpose ones. #### Key features of Google Maps by Nexter Blocks - **Multiple map styles and types:** Choose from 7+ map styles and the four core Google map types, Roadmap, Satellite, Hybrid, and Terrain. - **Zoom and control options:** Set the default zoom and toggle controls like scroll wheel, full-screen view, street view, pan control, and scale control. - **Map overlay content:** Add styled text and image overlays on the map to give visitors extra context about a location. - **Unlimited pins with custom markers:** Add multiple locations and give each one a custom colored marker or image, which is ideal for multi-outlet businesses. ![Different Google map style options available in the Nexter Blocks Google Maps block](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Map-styles.png)Picking a map style in the Nexter Blocks Google Maps block. ***Also Read:** Follow the step-by-step walkthrough on [how to add a Google Map in WordPress with the Nexter Blocks Google Map block](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-google-map-in-wordpress/).* ![WordPress Google Map with multiple custom location pins in Nexter Blocks](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Map-with-multiple-pins.png)Adding multiple location pins with custom markers. #### Worth knowing Some of the advanced options, such as the extra map styles and the Advanced Google Map element, need the Pro version and a Google Maps API key set in the Nexter Blocks dashboard. If you only ever want one simple map, a single-purpose plugin will feel lighter. The trade-off is that Nexter Blocks gives you the map plus 90+ other blocks in one place. ***Also Read:** Learn [how to generate a Google Maps API key for WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/generate-google-maps-api-key/) before enabling the advanced map features.* #### Pricing of Google Maps by Nexter Blocks The Google Maps block is part of Nexter Blocks, which starts at $39/year for the Starter plan (one site) and also offers a lifetime option from $139. Every plan includes 90+ blocks and 1000+ templates, so you are not paying for a map alone. [Learn More](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-google-maps/) ### 2. WP Go Maps ![WP Go Maps plugin page on WordPress.org, a free Google Maps, Leaflet and OpenStreetMap plugin](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/0JuV8n3CqOKzLi7ndP0YENq9P_KpRkG4FQcc582ZfaoTrun5cu0OUOtL6JpBU03FHmKVN8bmtB9wOi0jyY50BA-scaled.png)WP Go Maps on WordPress.org, formerly known as WP Google Maps. [WP Go Maps](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-google-maps/), formerly called WP Google Maps, is one of the most established dedicated map plugins for WordPress. It carries a 4.6-star rating across more than 3,000 reviews and was last updated in July 2026, so it is well maintained. Its strength is range. It works with Google Maps, Leaflet, and OpenStreetMap, ships a store locator in both the free and Pro versions, and supports unlimited markers. It also includes a Gutenberg block and an Elementor integration, so it fits most site setups. #### Key features of WP Go Maps - **Multiple map engines:** Use Google Maps, Leaflet, or OpenStreetMap, which lets you run a map without a Google API key if you prefer. - **Store locator:** A working store locator with category filtering is available even in the free version. - **Unlimited markers:** Add as many markers as you need, with bulk CSV import and marker clustering in Pro. - **Shapes and directions:** Draw polygons and polylines, and add directions functionality in the Pro version. #### Worth knowing Because it does so much, WP Go Maps has a lot of settings, so a very simple one-location map can feel like more tool than you need. Directions, marker clustering, and CSV import sit behind the Pro license. #### Pricing of WP Go Maps The Lite version is free on WordPress.org. WP Go Maps Pro is a one-time purchase starting at $69 for a single site, with 5-site and unlimited licenses above that. [Learn More](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-google-maps/) ### 3. Maps Widget for Google Maps ![Maps Widget for Google Maps plugin interface showing a thumbnail map that opens in a lightbox](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Maps-widgets.png)Maps Widget for Google Maps shows a lightweight thumbnail that opens a full map. Maps Widget for Google Maps, by WebFactory, is built for one thing: speed. Instead of loading a full interactive map on page load, it shows a lightweight image thumbnail, and the full map opens in a lightbox when a visitor clicks. It holds a 4.6-star rating and was last updated in May 2026. It is the right call when you want a clean, fast map for a single location, such as a contact page, and do not want a heavy plugin slowing the page down. #### Key features of Maps Widget for Google Maps - **Lightweight by design:** The thumbnail-plus-lightbox approach keeps page performance fast. - **Customization options:** Adjust map size, zoom, map type, colors, and custom marker icons. - **Flexible placement:** Drop the map into a widget area, the header, footer, or sidebar, with a Gutenberg block available too. - **Multiple views:** Switch between street, satellite, terrain, and hybrid views. #### Worth knowing Because it is deliberately minimal, you will not find advanced features like a store locator or complex multi-map dashboards here. That is the point, but it means it is not the tool for a busy directory site. #### Pricing of Maps Widget for Google Maps The plugin is free on WordPress.org, with paid Pro plans that add more customization and support. [Learn More](https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-maps-widget/) ### 4. MapPress ![MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin creating a Google or Leaflet map inside a post](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Map-Press.jpeg)MapPress builds Google and Leaflet maps you can drop into any post or page. MapPress is a quick, developer-friendly plugin for adding Google and Leaflet maps directly inside your content. It rates 4.7 stars and was last updated in June 2026. You place maps with a shortcode, a widget, or a Gutenberg block, and it works with any post, custom post type, and multisite install. The maps are visually plain rather than flashy, which is exactly what many people want for a clean, professional map inside a blog post or listing. #### Key features of MapPress - **Mashup maps:** Combine markers from multiple posts into a single mashup map. - **Marker lists:** Show a list of markers alongside the map so visitors can scan locations quickly. - **Coordinates support:** MapPress Pro lets you place markers by latitude and longitude for locations without a street address. - **Flexible placement:** Use a shortcode to drop a map anywhere, including inside a widget or a blog post. #### Worth knowing Styling is basic out of the box, so if you want highly branded, design-heavy maps you will spend time customizing or look elsewhere. For simple embedded maps in content, that simplicity is a feature. #### Pricing of MapPress MapPress is free on WordPress.org, with a paid MapPress Pro tier that adds features like coordinate-based markers and priority support. [Learn More](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress/) *Working mostly in the block editor? See our list of the [best Gutenberg plugins and addons](https://nexterwp.com/blog/best-gutenberg-plugins/) to round out your toolkit.* ### 5. WP Maps (by Flippercode) ![WP Maps plugin by Flippercode for building searchable, filterable WordPress maps](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/WP-Maps.png)WP Maps focuses on listings, store locators, and filterable maps. WP Maps, by Flippercode, has grown into a listings-and-directory map tool. It now supports Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, and Mapbox, and adds a store locator, searchable listings, and smart filters. It was last updated in May 2026 and holds a solid rating across more than 120 reviews. If you are building something closer to a directory, where visitors search and filter markers rather than just view one pin, this is the plugin on the list built for that job. #### Key features of WP Maps - **Multiple map providers:** Choose Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, or Mapbox depending on your needs and budget. - **Searchable listings and filters:** Let visitors search and filter markers, which suits directories and store locators. - **Adjustable map size:** Set the height and width of the map and custom-style it to match your design. - **Info-window templates:** Add pop-up info windows with custom details for each location. #### Worth knowing The interface leans utilitarian rather than polished, so there is a small learning curve when you first set up listings and filters. The payoff is directory-style functionality that the simpler plugins on this list do not offer. #### Pricing of WP Maps WP Maps is free on WordPress.org, with a paid Pro version that unlocks advanced markers, filtering, and listing features. [Learn More](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-google-map-plugin/) ## Which WordPress Google Maps plugin should you choose? Match the plugin to the job. For a fast, single-location map on a contact page, Maps Widget for Google Maps is the lightest option. For maps placed inside posts and custom post types, MapPress is the cleanest fit. For a directory with searchable, filterable markers, WP Maps is built for it. And for a full-featured dedicated map with a store locator, WP Go Maps covers the most ground. If you are building your site with the WordPress block editor, we would recommend [Google Maps by Nexter Blocks](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-google-maps/). You get a capable map block with multiple styles, custom markers, and unlimited pins, plus 90+ other blocks in one plugin, so you are not installing a separate tool for every feature you add later. ## Do WordPress Google Maps plugins cost money? There are two separate costs to keep straight: the plugin, and Google's map service. The plugin itself: every option on this list has a free version, so you can start without spending anything. Paid tiers unlock advanced features and support. Google Maps Platform: interactive maps that use Google's Maps JavaScript API need a free API key from Google Cloud, and Google runs a pay-as-you-go model with a free monthly allowance. The Maps Embed API is free with no usage cap, and dynamic maps include 10,000 free map loads per month before pay-as-you-go pricing applies. For a typical small business site with one embedded map, that allowance is usually more than enough to stay free. Costs only start to matter at higher traffic, so it is worth checking Google's current pricing page for your situation. If you would rather skip the billing setup entirely, plugins like WP Go Maps and MapPress can display maps using OpenStreetMap or Leaflet, which do not require a Google Maps API key. ## Suggested Reading - [How to Add Google Maps to WordPress (Step by Step)](https://nexterwp.com/blog/add-google-maps-to-wordpress/) - [12 Best Gutenberg Plugins and Addons](https://nexterwp.com/blog/best-gutenberg-plugins/) - [5 Best WordPress Social Media Feed Plugins](https://nexterwp.com/blog/best-wordpress-social-media-feed-plugins/) - [How to Generate a Google Maps API Key for WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/generate-google-maps-api-key/) ## FAQs on Google Maps plugins for WordPress ### 1. How do I add a Google map to WordPress? You can embed Google Maps in WordPress either manually or with a map plugin, and a plugin is the easier route. Plugins like Google Maps by Nexter Blocks give you a block or shortcode that adds an interactive, customizable map to any page or post without code. ### 2. What features should I look for in a WordPress map plugin? Look for multiple map styles and types, custom marker options, support for multiple locations, control settings like zoom and street view, and responsive design. Google Maps by Nexter Blocks covers all of these, which is why it leads this list. ### 3. How do map plugins improve engagement on a website? An interactive, responsive map helps visitors find you and plan a visit, which is especially useful for location-based businesses. It turns a static address into something people can explore, get directions from, and act on. ### 4. Do I need a Google Maps API key? Interactive maps that use Google's Maps JavaScript API need a free API key from Google Cloud. Some plugins, including WP Go Maps and MapPress, can display maps using OpenStreetMap or Leaflet instead, which do not require a Google Maps API key. ### 5. Do Google Maps plugins cost money? The plugins on this list all have free versions. Google Maps Platform itself uses a pay-as-you-go model with a free monthly allowance: the Maps Embed API is free, and dynamic maps include 10,000 free loads per month, so a typical small site usually stays within the free tier. Check Google's current pricing page for details. #### Stay updated with Helpful WordPress Tips, Insider Insights, and Exclusive Updates – Subscribe now to keep up with Everything Happening on WordPress! Subscribe