# Quick Maps – Google Maps Without API Key

> Quick Maps has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 264 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 75/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Quick Maps is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

**Add responsive Google Maps to WordPress with a simple shortcode. No API key, billing account, or Google Cloud setup required.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 4,736
- **Downloads (30 days):** 264 (-23.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 75/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 26.09.03.15
- **Last updated:** Sep 3, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Renzo Johnson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rnzo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/quick-maps/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [directions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/directions/) | #4 | 15 |
| [geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geolocation/) | #30 | 117 |
| [Google Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-maps/) | #53 | 172 |
| [map shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/map-shortcode/) | #1 | 3 |
| [responsive maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-maps/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| directions | #74 | 1,548 |
| geolocation | >100 | 846 |
| Google Maps | #42 | 2,600 |
| map shortcode | #52 | 2,185 |
| responsive maps | #17 | 1,186 |

## Version adoption

- 26.09: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Mobile Call Now & Map Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobile-call-now-map-buttons/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | May 13, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 2 | [Add Post Type Instructions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-post-type-instructions/) | 100+ | 5/5 (7) | Apr 24, 2015 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [WP Get Directions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-get-directions/) | 100+ | — | Aug 4, 2022 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Google Directions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-google-directions/) | 40+ | — | Dec 12, 2011 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [WEN Map Marker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wen-map-marker/) | 10+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Dec 7, 2015 | 29/100 |
| 7 | [RP 4U (Maps & Route Planner)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rp-4u-route-planner/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 21, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 8 | [Maps Deriction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/maps-deriction/) | 10+ | — | Jan 20, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [NS – Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ns-maps-noble-strategy/) | 10+ | — | Aug 25, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [GEO-location and directions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-directions-from-mobile/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Jun 12, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [WP Google Auto Directions Path Finder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-google-auto-directions-path-finder/) | 10+ | — | Jul 26, 2015 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Maps free?
Yes. Quick Maps is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Quick Maps safe to use in 2026?
Quick Maps is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Quick Maps?
Quick Maps is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,736 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 264 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Quick Maps work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Quick Maps up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Quick Maps need?
Quick Maps requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Quick Maps last updated?
The latest version, 26.09.03.15, was released on September 3, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Quick Maps?
Quick Maps is developed and maintained by Renzo Johnson.

### What are the best alternatives to Quick Maps?
The most popular alternatives to Quick Maps are Mobile Call Now & Map Butto… (4K+ installs), Add Post Type Instructions (100+ installs) and WP Get Directions (100+ installs).


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