Advanced Maps Block
A Google Maps implementation for the WordPress block editor. This plugin has no functionality for the Classic Editor. Designed to be a feature rich implementation for Google Maps, this plugin requires a Google Maps…
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Advanced Maps Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Advanced Maps Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Google Maps | >100 |
| Gutenberg block | >100 |
| map block | >100 |
| wordpress block | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About Advanced Maps Block
From the official readme · v0.3Description
A Google Maps implementation for the WordPress block editor. This plugin has no functionality for the Classic Editor. Designed to be a feature rich implementation for Google Maps, this plugin requires a Google Maps JavaScript API key for use.
Features
- Unlimited marker locations
- Specific map center or based on marker locations
- Unlimited style options
- 6 standard style options
- Use Google’s Styling Wizard to generate your own styles
- Simple map options for height, zoom, default UI, and scrolling
- Align as default, wide, and full-width
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/advanced-maps-blockdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Aquire a Google Maps JavaScript API key from the Google Cloud Platform Console. Ensure the API key has the “Maps JavaScript API” and the “Geocoding API” enabled.
- Add the “Advanced Map Block” to any page or post using the block editor. The block will prompt you for your API key. You will only need to add the API key once and will be able to add as many Advanced Maps Blocks as you need after adding the API key.
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FAQ
Advanced Maps Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Advanced Maps Block free?
Yes. Advanced Maps Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Advanced Maps Block safe to use in 2026?
Advanced Maps Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Advanced Maps Block?
Advanced Maps Block is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,328 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does Advanced Maps Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Advanced Maps Block is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Advanced Maps Block need?
Advanced Maps Block requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Advanced Maps Block last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on November 26, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Advanced Maps Block?
Advanced Maps Block is developed and maintained by Mark Marzeotti.
What are the best alternatives to Advanced Maps Block?
The most popular alternatives to Advanced Maps Block are WP Go Maps (300K+ installs), iframe (60K+ installs) and WP Maps (60K+ installs).
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