Add a map from Google Maps to your Website WordPress has never been easier. If you have a location-based site or need Google Maps for any other activity, this plugin is all you need.
Today we are going to take a look at the Google Maps Widget plugin developed by Webfactory. Google Maps Widget Pro Plugin is a map plugin that allows you to display Google Maps easily in a widget or through a shortcode, you can easily display it on a post, page or custom post type.
Google Maps Widget Plugin Pro
Google Maps Widget lets you place Google Maps anywhere on your site as quickly and efficiently as possible. The free version of the plugin offers over a hundred thousand active users and an incredible rating of 4.8, the Pro version is also promising. The plugin is responsive and offers several features, which you can add anywhere on your site and it is compatible with most plugins and themes.
How does it work?
This is one of the fastest plugins to add Google Maps to WordPress, it does not affect the speed of your website, no matter how many maps you add to your site. It loads gradually at first, it displays the map thumbnail which is less than 50kb in size.
If you feel like you want to take the visiteurs If they wish, they can visit the interactive map in the lightbox or even directly. This process saves network bandwidth which allows your website to load quickly.
Features
The plugin comes with a host of useful features such as full screen mode in a lightbox, shortcode compatibility, unlimited maps per page, unlimited pins per map, custom language on the pin icon, the zoom, 4 map modes, custom maps, custom headers and footers with text, 1500+ pin libraries, multi-layer maps, 20+ lightbox themes, hidden sidebar for shortcut manipulation, advanced cache, import & export tools, Google integration Analytics and more.
Price
The plugin is available under 3 licenses; a free version, the Pro version, and the unlimited Pro version. The Pro version costs 11 $ / year including updates, for a single site. Pro Unlimited License is a one-time purchase of 39 $ for a lifetime license with unlimited updates and support.
Support
They have a dedicated team that offers great support through forums, but Pro users get personalized support from the plugin support team.
Last word
Google Maps Widget is highly recommended, it is regularly updated and has excellent support. Given its price and features, I think it's a good deal.
Here is a video presentation of the plugin which will probably tell you more about its use. Remember that you can download the plugin directly from its official website.
That's all for this plugin review. If you have questions, feel free to leave a comment.
