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Design Cart Google Map

A lightweight, developer-friendly WordPress plugin to embed customizable Google Maps with multiple locations and custom JSON styling via shortcodes. No bloat, no forced "PRO" versions.

by Design Cart · github.com/designcart/wp-dc-gmap

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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/designcart/wp-dc-gmap/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/designcart/wp-dc-gmap ↗

DC gMap – Lightweight & Free Google Maps Plugin for WordPress

DC gMap is a minimalist plugin designed for developers, business owners, and web designers who need full control over their Google Maps without the bloat of heavy "all-in-one" plugins or the frustrating limitations of "Lite" versions.

Why Choose DC gMap?

  • No Unnecessary Bloat: The plugin focuses on one single task – rendering your map correctly and fast.
  • Full Style Control: Supports custom JSON styles (e.g., from Snazzy Maps), allowing you to perfectly match the map to your website's design.
  • Multiple Locations: Add an unlimited number of markers to a single map configuration.
  • Performance Optimized: API scripts only load on pages where the map shortcode is actually used.

Key Features

  • Custom Post Type Architecture: Each map is a separate configuration with its own unique ID and settings.
  • Custom Map Pins: Upload your own branded marker icon directly from the WordPress Media Library.
  • Smart Zoom Logic: The plugin automatically calculates the view (fitBounds) for multiple locations or maintains a fixed zoom for a single point.
  • Rich Info Windows: Clicking a marker opens a tooltip with the location name and address (preserving your text formatting).

Transparency & Core Principles

Unlike many plugins on the market, DC gMap is built on honest principles:

  • No Geocoding: I deliberately excluded automatic address-to-coordinates conversion. By requiring Lat/Lng coordinates, the plugin avoids extra API costs and ensures 100% marker precision.
  • Security: Map management is restricted solely to users with Administrator privileges (manage_options).
  • No "PRO" Version: All features are available immediately. No hidden fees, no upsells, and no "upgrade" pop-ups.

Documentation & Support

For a full guide on installation, Google API key configuration, and styling examples, please visit our laboratory:

👉 How to add Google Maps to a WordPress website - Tutorial

Plugin Author: Paweł Nosko - Designcart

The plugin is available for download directly from the author's website or via GitHub.