TakeMeThere
This is a plugin for locating any place by typing first few letters. The names are searched in operstreetmaps data using nominatim api
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TakeMeThere shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where TakeMeThere stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gis | #40 |
| leaflet | >100 |
| map | >100 |
About TakeMeThere
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This is a plugin for locating any place by typing first few letters. The names are searched in operstreetmaps data using nominatim api
http://nominatim.openstreetmap.org
It uses leaflet.js library for displaying the map.
http://leafletjs.com
You can specify the distance from current map centre within which the place is to be searched. For specifing the distance, a slider is provided
The minimum distance is 100 KM and maximum is 1000 KM, which can be incremented in the steps of 100 KM. For searching, start typing the name (London, Paris, Mumbai etc.)
In the text box at the bottom of the widget. As soon as three or more characters are entered, a suggestion box pops beneth, displaying all the names in openstreetmap data.
When you click on any suggestion, that place is zoomed in the map.
For using the plugin, you have to use shortcode, “[TakeMeThere]” , ie type [TakeMeThere] anywhere in the post or page content.
Installation
- From WP admin > Plugins > Add New
- Search “takemethere” under search and hit Enter
- Click \”Install Now\”
- Click the Activate Plugin link
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FAQ
TakeMeThere: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is TakeMeThere free?
Yes. TakeMeThere is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is TakeMeThere safe to use in 2026?
TakeMeThere shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use TakeMeThere?
TakeMeThere is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,003 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 27 times in the last 30 days.
Does TakeMeThere work with WordPress 7.1?
TakeMeThere is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was TakeMeThere last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 11, 2017 (10 years ago).
Who makes TakeMeThere?
TakeMeThere is developed and maintained by aviket.
What are the best alternatives to TakeMeThere?
The most popular alternatives to TakeMeThere are Mapster WP Maps (3K+ installs), Waymark (900+ installs) and Embed Webmap (200+ installs).
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