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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

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/designcart/wp-dc-gmap/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
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.