Very Simple Google Maps for WordPress Plugin Directory
Very Simple Google Maps is a WordPress app, with a 4.5 average rating from 17 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Very Simple Google Maps is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Michael Aronoff. With a rating of 4.5★ from 17 reviews.
AppRanks verdict
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Very Simple Google Maps is a highly rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. Category data on the canonical marketplace listing is currently incomplete, so AppRanks falls back to platform-wide rather than category-relative comparison for this listing. 17 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.5★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Michael Aronoff — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (17) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Very Simple Google Maps works
Adding an embedded Google Map is a must for most websites. I have created a simple way to add your map with just a simple shortcode. Despite the name there are some nice features that makes this plugin simple but powerful.
Features Included
Simple to use with just a shortcode.
No admin settings to mess with. All features are set within the shortcode.
Can be styled with CSS
Optionally link your map marker to your Google business listing directly so your business name is shown.
Usage The basic shortcode to use is [vsgmap address="street address to display"]
See the FAQ for full usage options.
Problems and Support To get fastest response use the support page in the plugin area on WordPress.org
Please Review! I would love some feedback. I will try and respond to any issues you might have.
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What is Very Simple Google Maps?
Very Simple Google Maps is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.5-star rating from 17 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. AppRanks tracks its category position, review-velocity trend, and the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Michael Aronoff.