One WordPress Google Maps plugin to rule them all. Maps Builder is intuitive, sleek, powerful and easy to use. Forget the rest, use the best.
Maps Builder isn't just another Google Maps plugin. It's built from the ground up to be the easiest, most intuitive, and fastest Google Maps plugin for WordPress. Visually build powerful customized Google Maps to use on your WordPress site quickly and easily without ever having to touch a bit of code.
Google Maps builder features a simple "Point and Click" marker creation system. As well, you can add markers using an intuitive Google autocomplete search field. As well, Bulk edit marker data using meta fields attached to each marker's content.
Want to add some pazazz to your maps? Snazzy Maps themes are baked right in to Google Map Builder. This means your maps can stand out, fit into any design, and look unique and intriguing.
Fine tune your Google Maps with full control over settings for street view, zooming, panning, dragging, and more. Set defaults for each controls so each new map you create is just the way you like it.
This plugin is currently being actively developed, which means consistent improvements and enhancements. As well, we won't shy away from bug fixes and further code refractoring and optimization.
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
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directoryThere are a number features and functionality that set Maps Builder apart from the many WordPress Google Maps plugins. For starters, we promise this plugin will always have a light footprint. No extra tables or unnecessary overhead. Furthermore, the plugin is built from the ground up to be both easy and fun to use.
We have placed extra care and attention on the map creation process and are always looking to improve the UI with enhancements. It's our goal to integrate the plugin with the native WordPress admin UI without adding any distracting visuals. Finally, there are a number of additional features such as built in integration with Google Places and Routes APIs, Snazzy Maps, many marker icon libraries, and more. We suggest you give it for a test drive.
No. You do not need a Google Maps API plugin to use this plugin but if you would like to track your usage you can enter it into the plugin settings screen.
Unlike many other Google Maps plugins, Google Maps Builder does not create a single new table in your WordPress database. There is no added database overhead or foreign MySQL queries. It's our guarantee that this plugin will never leave an orphaned table in your WordPress database.
You can find the shortcodes for each map on the post listing screen, within the post itself in the TinyMCE Map Builder button.
Maps Builder works by creating a plugin specific WordPress shortcode. You can easily add maps to your posts with the Map Builder button integrated within the TinyMCE WordPress editor. You may also copy the shortcode for a specific map and enter in into a widget or directly within a metafiend. As well, you can use the WordPress do_shortcode() function to use it within your theme template files or plugins for further customization.
Yes! In the free version there is a basic widget for adding maps to sidebars. Upgrade to Pro for more control.
We always welcome your feedback for improvements or if you have uncovered a bug. To report a bug please use the WordPress.org support forum or this GitHub repo issues trackers.