YaMaps for WordPress Plugin
The plugin allows you to add Yandex Maps (Яндекс Карты) to pages of your site using a WordPress visual editor.
Use with caution
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.
- Proven at scale on 10K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.8/5 from 40 reviews
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where YaMaps for WordPress Plugin stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Яндекс | #7 |
| карта | #1 |
| карты | #2 |
| maps | >100 |
| yandex | #29 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 40 reviews
About YaMaps for WordPress Plugin
From the official readme · v0.6.41Description
YaMaps plugin is the simplest way to insert Yandex maps on your site. The plugin has a user-friendly interface. You can visually put placemarks on your Yandex map, move them with your mouse, change icons and much more.
For use with the new Gutenberg editor, you need add the classic editor block first!
For the map search to work correctly and find routes, you may need to set an API key (JavaScript API и HTTP Geocoder) on the plugin settings page.
Plugin Highlights:
- You can add maps to pages without coding.
- Or you can visually edit the shortcodes in the editor.
- You can add any number of maps to one page.
- You can add multiple markers to one card.
- You can add markers with hyperlinks.
- You can select the icon and it’s color of the marker in the colorpicker.
- You can select type of map (Map, Satellite, Hybrid), map zoom, map controls in the visual editor.
Shortcodes Structure
- yamap center – Map center coordinates
- yamap height – Map height
- yamap zoom – Map zoom (0 to 19)
- yamap scrollzoom – Scrollwheel zoom lock (scrollzoom=”0″ for lock)
- yamap mobiledrag – Map dragging can be disabled for mobile devices (mobiledrag=”0″ for lock)
- yamap type – Map type (yandex#map, yandex#satellite, yandex#hybrid)
- yamap controls – Map controls separated by a semicolon (typeSelector;zoomControl;searchControl;routeEditor;trafficControl;fullscreenControl;geolocationControl)
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yamap container – ID of the existing block in the WP template. The map will be placed in the block with this ID. The new block in the content will not be created.
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yaplacemark coord – Placemark coordinates
- yaplacemark icon – Placemark icon (Yandex.Map icon type or url of your own image)
- yaplacemark color – Marker color
- yaplacemark name – Placemark hint or content
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yaplacemark url – Linked URL or post with ID will be opened by click on the placemark
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You can insert multiple placemark codes inside the maps’s shortcode.
Shortcode Example
[yamap center="55.7532,37.6225" height="15rem" zoom="12" type="yandex#map" controls="typeSelector;zoomControl"][yaplacemark coord="55.7532,37.6225" icon="islands#blueRailwayIcon" color="#ff751f" name="Placemark"][/yamap]
Installation
- Upload
yamapsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Yandex Map API key for using YaMaps?
At the moment, the key is needed only for the search on the map. The rest of the plugin functionality will work without a key. You can get the key (https://developer.tech.yandex.ru/services/) and enter it in the plugin settings page.
How to choose the type and zoom of the map?
Just set type and zoom of the map in the visual editor window. On the site it will be displayed identically.
How to use the plugin with new Gutenberg editor?
You can add a block with a classic editor and add a map with it. Later, native support can be added if most users start to use Gutenberg.
How to insert a map into my template as PHP code?
Use the tag “echo do_shortcode(”)” with your map shortcode insde.
How to set an icon that is not in the drop-down list?
You can choose icon at https://tech.yandex.com/maps/doc/jsapi/2.1/ref/reference/option.presetStorage-docpage/ and set it manually to the “Icon” field. For example “islands#blueRailwayIcon”. Also you can insert the URL of your file in the field. For example, PNG-image with transparency.
Why a can’t change color of StretchyIcon?
This is the limitation of Yandex.Map API. You can select a stretchy icon of the desired color at https://tech.yandex.com/maps/doc/jsapi/2.1/ref/reference/option.presetStorage-docpage/ and set it manually.
Russian description
https://www.yhunter.ru/portfolio/dev/yamaps/
GitHub Project
https://github.com/yhunter-ru/yamaps
Changelog
0.6.41
- Code refactoring.
- Security improvements.
0.6.40
- Cluster support for placemarks
- Security improvements.
- Code refactoring.
0.6.30
- Security improvements.
- Code refactoring.
- Fixed: Bugfix.
0.6.28
- Fixed: Bugfix.
0.6.27
- Fixed: Bugfix.
0.6.26
- Fixed: Bugfix.
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FAQ
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is YaMaps for WordPress Plugin free?
Yes. YaMaps for WordPress Plugin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is YaMaps for WordPress Plugin safe to use in 2026?
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.
How many websites use YaMaps for WordPress Plugin?
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 164,090 times since it launched in February 2018. It was downloaded 993 times in the last 30 days.
Does YaMaps for WordPress Plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was YaMaps for WordPress Plugin last updated?
The latest version, 0.6.41, was released on January 15, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes YaMaps for WordPress Plugin?
YaMaps for WordPress Plugin is developed and maintained by Yuri Baranov.
What are the best alternatives to YaMaps for WordPress Plugin?
The most popular alternatives to YaMaps for WordPress Plugin are Yandex.Metrica (60K+ installs), True Lazy Analytics (6K+ installs) and WT Yandex Metrika (5K+ installs).
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