Lite Google Map
PS: You’ll need an API key to use it. Ensure that Internet connection is available when used by localhost.
Consider an alternative
Lite Google Map shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Lite Google Map stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| contact map | >100 |
| gmap | #24 |
| google map | >100 |
| map | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Lite Google Map
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Lite Google Map is a lite weight maps plugins.
Major features in Lite Google Map include:
- Shortcode: [google_maps] use this shortcode on your post,page or widget.
- Maps Key: Add your google maps key.
- Latitude: Add your location Latitude.
- Longitude: Add your location Longitude.
- Zoom: zoom in Out your map.
- Maps Height: Increase/decrees your map height.
- Map Icon: Change your default Map Marker.
- Map’s Theme: Change your default theme.
PS: You’ll need an API key to use it. Ensure that Internet connection is available when used by localhost.
1.2
- Add 9 (Nine) more themes
- Fixed some bug
1.1
- Rename shortcode [google_map] to [google_maps]
- Add More Maps Scheme
- Add Maps Types: Roadmap,Satellite,Hybrid,Terrain
- Add Maps Control: 45° imagery, Rotate Control, Fullscreen Control, Map Type Control
1.0
Release Date – 31th August, 2017
- Initial Release
Installation
Upload the Google Map Lite plugin to your blog, Activate it, then go to the admin menu -> Google Map Settings & setup your map with your configuration. Copy shortcode [google_maps] & paste on your post, page, widget.
You’re done! 🙂
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Best Lite Google Map alternatives
All contact map plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Simple Google Contact Map
Simple embedded Google Map to any Post or Page Using shortcode and Widget.
|
20+ |
FAQ
Lite Google Map: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Lite Google Map free?
Yes. Lite Google Map is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Lite Google Map safe to use in 2026?
Lite Google Map shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Lite Google Map?
Lite Google Map is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,624 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does Lite Google Map work with WordPress 7.1?
Lite Google Map is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Lite Google Map last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on March 1, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes Lite Google Map?
Lite Google Map is developed and maintained by B.M. Rafiul Alam.
What are the best alternatives to Lite Google Map?
The most popular alternatives to Lite Google Map are Simple Google Contact Map (20+ installs).
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