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Easy Google Map Shortcode

Custom WordPress Shortcode plugin for display google maps.

by Sajjad Limon · github.com/sajjad-limon/gmap-shortcode-plugin · website

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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/sajjad-limon/gmap-shortcode-plugin/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/sajjad-limon/gmap-shortcode-plugin ↗

Easy Google Map Shortcode Plugin

A simple, lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to display Google Maps anywhere using a shortcode. Just write the Shortcode name and display google maps on your website.

Features

Easy to use shortcode
Display Google Maps for any location
Control map width and height
Adjust map zoom level
Works inside posts, pages, and widgets

Installation

Upload the plugin folder to:

wp-content/plugins/

Activate the plugin from:

WordPress Dashboard → Plugins → Easy Google Map Shortcode → Activate Plugin

Usage

Use the following shortcode:

[gmap]

By default, the plugin will load the predefined location.

Supported Parameters

Parameter	Description	Example
`place`	Location to display on the map	`Berlin, Germany`
`width`	Width of the map	`600px`, `100%`
`height`	Height of the map	`450px`
`zoom`	Controls the zoom level of the map	`10`

Examples

Display a Map with Default Settings

[gmap]

Display a Specific Place

[gmap place="Berlin, Germany"]

Set Width and Height

[gmap place="Berlin, Germany" width="600px" height="500px"]

Set Zoom Level

[gmap place="Berlin, Germany" zoom="12"]

Full Example

[gmap
    place="Berlin, Germany"
    width="600px"
    height="500px"
    zoom="12"
]

Parameters Reference

`place`

Specifies the location that should be shown on the map.

[gmap place="Berlin, Germany"]

`width`

Controls the width of the map.

[gmap width="800px"]

[gmap width="100%"]

`height`

Controls the map height.

[gmap height="500px"]

`zoom`

Controls how close the map appears.

Typical values:

Zoom Level	Description
1	World View
5	Country View
10	City View
15	Streets and Neighborhoods
18+	Buildings and Details

Example:

[gmap zoom="15"]

Example Combination

[gmap place="London, United Kingdom" width="100%" height="400px" zoom="13"]

Requirements

WordPress 6.0+
PHP 7.4+

License

This plugin is released under the GPL v2 or later.

Author

Sajjad Limon