Simple Fields Map extension
Adds a new field type to Simple Fields that let you choose a location.
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Simple Fields Map extension shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (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 Simple Fields Map extension stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| geolocation | >100 |
| Google Maps | >100 |
| latitude | >100 |
| longitude | >100 |
| simple fields | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Simple Fields Map extension
From the official readme · v1.3.4Description
Adds a new field type to Simple Fields that let you choose a location.
The coordinates (lat/lng) of that location is saved
and easily retrieved in for example your theme.
Happy geocoding!
Features
- Easily add maps to any post, page or custom post type
- Integrates seamlessly into Simple Fields
- You can have multiple maps with separately settings
- Each map can have it’s own:
- zoom level
- map type (Roadmap, Satellite, Hybrid, Terrain)
- default location
- Search location of address by using built in search box
- Search location by enter its latitude and longitude coordinates
- Supports Repeatable Fields – have any amount of maps connected to each post
- From each saved position you can get
- Latitude and Longitude
- Address information, including store/shop name if that was what the user searched for when adding this location
- Preferred zoom level
To add a map to a field group programmatically
Slug for this field extension is “googlemaps”.
Full example using register field group:
<?php
// Add a field group with a Google Map-field
simple_fields_register_field_group('sf_map_test_field_fg',
array(
'name' => 'My map',
'slug' => "mu_map"
'repeatable' => 1,
'fields' => array(
array(
"type" => "googlemaps",
"slug" => "sf_map",
"name" => "Test map",
"options" => array(
"defaultZoomLevel" => 10,
"defaultMapTypeId" => "HYBRID", // ROADMAP | SATELLITE | HYBRID | TERRAIN
"defaultLocationLat" => 40.71435,
"defaultLocationLng" => -74.00597,
"defaultZoomLevel" => 10
)
)
)
)
);
?>
Translations/Languages
This plugin is available in the following languages:
- English
Usage
- (Make sure you have Simple Fields installed)
- Install the Simple Fields Maps Extension plugin
- You will find the Map field in the usual settings page of Simple Fields
Changelog
1.3.4
- Use better default values so plugin does not break if you don’t enter a default zoom level or map type.
1.3.3
- Load scripts over HTTPS. Fixes https://wordpress.org/support/topic/javascript-blocked-map-not-showing.
1.3.2
- Fixed strict standards warning
1.3.1
- Static maps did not care about any preferred zoom level that was set in GUI. Now they do, funky funky!
1.3
- Add dropdown to select preferred zoom level for each map
- Show notice in admin if user does not have Simple Fields installed
1.2.2
- Fixed notice error if no additional image sizes where used in the theme currently in use
For developers
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Simple Fields Map extension: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Simple Fields Map extension free?
Yes. Simple Fields Map extension is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Fields Map extension safe to use in 2026?
Simple Fields Map extension shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Fields Map extension?
Simple Fields Map extension is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,135 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Fields Map extension work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Fields Map extension is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Simple Fields Map extension last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.4, was released on December 18, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes Simple Fields Map extension?
Simple Fields Map extension is developed and maintained by Pär Thernström.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Fields Map extension?
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