Embed Webmap
Embed a public webmap from ArcGIS Online into WordPress with a shortcode.
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Embed Webmap shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
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Rankings
Where Embed Webmap stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| arcgis | #11 |
| gis | #30 |
| maps | >100 |
| webmap | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 from 7 reviews
About Embed Webmap
From the official readme · v2.0.4Description
Easily and quickly embed ArcGIS Online Webmaps into WordPress!
Usage
Get your webmap ID (see screenshots for help) of a public webmap in ArcGIS Online, then in any page or post in WordPress include this shortcode:
[webmap id="52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2"]
… replacing the ID section with the webmap ID that you got from your map.
You can add many different options to the shortcode. See “Other Notes” above for details.
Shortcode Options
- id – The webmap ID of the map you wish to embed. Get this from the URL bar on arcgis.com. See the “Screenshots” page for help. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″]
- extent – in the “shortened” form. Use http://psstl.esri.com/apps/extenthelper/ for help. Example: [webmap extent=”-159.3635,7.093,-45.8967,63.7401″]
- height – specify the height, in pixels. Example: [webmap height=”600″]
- width – specify the width, in pixels. Example: [webmap width=”230″]
- zoom – Include zoom buttons. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ zoom]
- home – Include a home button. If this is included, the zoom buttons will automatically be included. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ home]
- scale – Include a scale bar. Example: [webmap scale id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″]
- legend – Include a legend button. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ legend]
- search – Include a location search textbox. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ search]
- searchextent – When using ‘search’ (above), only search the current extent. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ search searchextent]
- basemap_toggle – Show a basemap toggle. Must also include ‘alt_basemap’ to indicate alternate basemap that will show when the toggle button is clicked. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ basemap_toggle alt_basemap=”streets”]
- basemap_gallery – Include a basemap menu. [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ basemap_gallery]
- view-larger-link – Include a link below the map to view the map in a larger window. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ view-larger-link]
- disable_scroll – When the mouse is over the map, the scroll will not zoom the map if this is added. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ disable_scroll]
- details – Show the map details pane. Example: [webmap id=”52475e6edb18471780858627b40460c2″ details]
Depricated Options:
- description – DEPRICATED. PLEASE USE ‘DETAILS’ INSTEAD.
- basemaps – DEPRICATED. PLEASE USE BASEMAP_GALLERY INSTEAD.
Installation
Using The WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Search for ’embed-webmap’
- Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard
Uploading in WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
- Select
embed-webmap.zipfrom your computer - Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Using FTP
- Download
embed-webmap.zip - Extract the
embed-webmapdirectory to your computer - Upload the
embed-webmapdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Changelog
This version adds some features, and two options are now deprecated. Please see the changelog for more information.
2.0.4
- 2019-01-27
- Fixing bug where on some servers the widget would not show.
2.0.3
- 2018-01-18
- Sanitize shortcode parameters
- Localize ‘View larger map’ string
2.0.2
- 2018-01-14
- Removed unnecessary activation/deactivation/uninstall of the widget. https://github.com/gavinr/embed-webmap/issues/1
2.0.1
- 2017-11-09
- Supports WordPress 4.9
2.0
- 2016-04-10
- Updating to work with WordPress 4.5
- ‘description’ and ‘basemaps’ are now depricated. See the readme for alternatives. They should still work in this version but may not in the future.
- New shortcode options! Added ‘searchextent’, ‘basemap_toggle’, ‘alt_basemap’, ‘basemap_gallery’, ‘disable_scroll’, ‘details’ options.
- Misc code cleanup.
1.0
- 2014-08-08
- Initial Release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Embed Webmap: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Embed Webmap free?
Yes. Embed Webmap is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Embed Webmap safe to use in 2026?
Embed Webmap shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Embed Webmap?
Embed Webmap is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,993 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does Embed Webmap work with WordPress 7.1?
Embed Webmap is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.29, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Embed Webmap last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.4, was released on January 28, 2019 (8 years ago).
Who makes Embed Webmap?
Embed Webmap is developed and maintained by gavinr.
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