GPSies Embed
Add GPSies Maps to your posts and pages.(Only for WordPress 2.5+)
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GPSies Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where GPSies Embed stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gis | #47 |
| Google Maps | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| route | >100 |
| tracks | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About GPSies Embed
From the official readme · v0.2Description
Add GPSies Maps to your posts and pages.(Only for WordPress 2.5+)
This plugin allows you to easily insert GPSies Maps and Track Details into your blog.
This plugin is compliant with GPSies API (http://www.gpsies.com/api/GPSiesAPI_en.pdf)
and permits to embed the following maps into your blog.
- Geocoordinate with perimeter
- Bounding box (BBOX)
- ZIP or city (with countrycode)
- Username (optional with countrycode)
- Search with countrycode and search text and/or username and/or client name
- Traverse all tracks in a country
Display Options:
show=details
show=summary
show=full
show=maponly
Example for 1: Geocoordinate with perimeter:
[gpsies lat=51&lon=10&perimeter=80&limit=20&trackTypes=jogging&filetype=kml&device=Run.GPS show=details]
Example for 2: Bounding box (BBOX):
[gpsies BBOX=10,51,12,53&limit=20&trackTypes=jogging&filetype=kml&device=Run.GPS show=summary]
Example for 3: ZIP (with countrycode):
[gpsies zip=12169&country=DE limit=20&trackTypes=jogging&filetype=kml&device=Run.GPS show=details]
Example for 3: city (with countrycode):
[gpsies city=berlin&country=DE&limit=20&trackTypes=jogging&filetype=kml&device=Run.GPS show=details]
Example for 4: Username:
[gpsies username=GPSies&limit=20&filetype=kml&device=Run.GPS show=details]
Example for 4: Username (with countrycode):
[gpsies username=GPSies&country=DE&limit=20&filetype=kml&device=Run.GPS show=full]
[gpsies fileId=haublpggdenoekmb show=details]
[gpsies fileId=haublpggdenoekmb&fileId=mniajyeljeaaambd show=details]
Example for 6: Search in country by text and username:
[gpsies searchText=test&country=DE&searchUsername=gpsies show=full]
Example for 6: Search in country by text:
[gpsies searchText=test&country=DE show=details]
Example for 7: traverse all tracks in a country:
[gpsies country=DE show=details]
Localization
If you have translated into your language, please let me know.
Installation
- Upload the entire
gpsiesEmbedfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Add New Post or Edit Post, and insert the desired [gpsies …] code
Changelog
0.1.3
- Added the the show=maponly display option
0.1.4
- Fixed the limited result list bug
0.1.6
- tested and fixed compatibility with wordpress 2.9
0.2
- updated to the new of gypsies api otherwise the plugin can not work.
For developers
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FAQ
GPSies Embed: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is GPSies Embed free?
Yes. GPSies Embed is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is GPSies Embed safe to use in 2026?
GPSies Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use GPSies Embed?
GPSies Embed is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,680 times since it launched in July 2009. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does GPSies Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
GPSies Embed is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was GPSies Embed last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on January 31, 2011 (16 years ago).
Who makes GPSies Embed?
GPSies Embed is developed and maintained by flavio78vi.
What are the best alternatives to GPSies Embed?
The most popular alternatives to GPSies Embed are Mapster WP Maps (3K+ installs), Waymark (900+ installs) and Embed Webmap (200+ installs).
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