WP Comments Google Map for Posts
WP Comments Google Map for Posts adds a Google map to your posts and shows the location of each user that comments on that post.
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WP Comments Google Map for Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Comments Google Map for… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| comments map | >100 |
| geo location | >100 |
| google map | >100 |
| map | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Comments Google Map for Posts
From the official readme · v1.0Description
WP Comments Google Map for Posts adds a Google map to your posts and plots a marker to the map for the location of each user that comments on that post.
- Custom map marker
- Custom map marker for multiple comments from same location
- Adjust default zoom level
- Center map based on default coordinates
- Adjust map dimensions to fit your site
- Choose which categories to display map
- Use shortcode to insert map anywhere [wpcgmp_google_map_display] or you can specify width and height as such [wpcgmp_google_map_display width=”400″ height=”250″]
Installation
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Apply for a Google Maps API v2 key (http://code.google.com/apis/console/)
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Decide whether to use GeoIP or IPInfoDB:
GeoIP allows for better accuracy as it requires software installation on the server, see www.maxmind.com for more details.
IPInfoDB uses an API key to fetch locations of IP Addresses. No server software required. Visit http://ipinfodb.com/register.php to apply for an API key and for more details. -
Adjust the WPCGMP Options by clicking on Settings -> Comments Map Options
For more details, visit: www.cmstactics.com
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FAQ
WP Comments Google Map for Posts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is WP Comments Google Map for Posts free?
Yes. WP Comments Google Map for Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Comments Google Map for Posts safe to use in 2026?
WP Comments Google Map for Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Comments Google Map for Posts?
WP Comments Google Map for Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,568 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Comments Google Map for Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Comments Google Map for Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Comments Google Map for Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 26, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes WP Comments Google Map for Posts?
WP Comments Google Map for Posts is developed and maintained by cmstactics.
What are the best alternatives to WP Comments Google Map for Posts?
The most popular alternatives to WP Comments Google Map for Posts are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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