XMap
XMap lets you embed maptoolkit maps (like www.bikemap.net) into your WordPress blog.
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XMap shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where XMap stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Google Maps | >100 |
| map | >100 |
| mapping | >100 |
| maptoolkit | #2 |
| openstreetmap | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About XMap
From the official readme · v1.3Description
Embed maps from the following domains into your WordPress blog:
- www.bikemap.net
- www.runmap.net
- www.inlinemap.net
- www.wandermap.net
- www.mopedmap.net
You can do this using simple shortcodes, e.g.:
- [bikemap route=”1026736″]
- [wandermap route=”123456″ extended=”false”]
The following shortcodes are allowed:
- [bikemap]
- [wandermap]
- [runmap]
- [inlinemap]
- [mopedmap]
The following attributes are allowed:
route: The route id (an integer)extended: If route info like elevation, distance etc. should be shown (true|false, default:true)width: The width of the map (an integer, default: 640)height: The height of the map (an integer, default: 400)unit: The unit used in the route info (km|miles, default:km)
Installation
Follow one of the standard installation processes:
- Upload the plugin folder
xmapto the/wp-content/plugins/directory and activate it - OR use the search function within WordPress Admin, search for the Plugin, install and activate.
Changelog
When upgrading to v1.0, default plugin options will be stored to the db.
1.3
- Adapted code to a change in MapToolKit Widgets
1.2
- Fixed a problem with included file paths that prevented plugin from being activated
- Checked for compatibility with WordPress 4.4
1.1
- Checked for compatibility with WordPress 3.9
- Checked for compatibility with MapToolKit
- Small fixes in the options pane
1.0.1
- Shortcode handling improved
- Allow CSS configuration
1.0
- XMap options page added to admin interface
- Default map properties can be defined in the pluging options
- German localization added
0.9
- First public release
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FAQ
XMap: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is XMap free?
Yes. XMap is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is XMap safe to use in 2026?
XMap shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use XMap?
XMap is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,733 times since it launched in June 2011. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does XMap work with WordPress 7.1?
XMap is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was XMap last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on December 20, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes XMap?
XMap is developed and maintained by parelius.
What are the best alternatives to XMap?
The most popular alternatives to XMap are WP Go Maps (300K+ installs), iframe (60K+ installs) and WP Maps (60K+ installs).
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