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Karten

DEPRECATED: A WordPress plugin to plot Instagram posts to a Google Maps maps

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/cfree/wp-karten/archive/refs/heads/master.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.

A WordPress plugin to plot Instagram posts to a Google Maps maps. This utilizes both the Google Maps v3 API and the Instagram API.

Setup

  • Obtain a Google Maps v3 API key and save it in the Karten settings.
  • Create a new client and obtain an Instagram API Client ID and save it in the Karten settings.
  • Follow the instructions on the Karten settings page to obtain an Instagram API Acces Token, then save it.
  • Create a new Map, filling out desired options. Username(s) and/or hashtag required.
  • Copy the shortcode and insert it in the desired post/page content or use the template hook in your theme.
  • Be amazed!

Template Hook

To add a map outside of the content in a template file, use the ktn_show_map template hook:

do_action( 'ktn_show_map', $integer );

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Bugs / Support

Please do not directly email me for support - log all problems/bugs in the GitHub issues. I will address them as time permits. Pull requests are welcome.

Limitations

Due to the limitations of the current Instagram API, the maximum posts displayed on a map is 33 or under.