GeoVerse Maps – Google Maps Block for WordPress vs WP Go Maps Block

GeoVerse Maps adds a real Google Maps block to the WordPress block editor. Drop it into a post or page, search for your address, and you have a working map — no Google Cloud console, no API key, and nothing to configure just to get a location on the page. When you’re ready for more, add a free Google Maps API key (it takes a couple of minutes) and the rest of the plugin opens up: custom marker icons, color-coded map themes, a location search box, turn-by-turn directions, live traffic and transit layers, and a filterable list view for sites with more than a couple of pins on the map. It’s built for people who need a Google Maps Gutenberg block that just works — store locators, contact pages, real estate listings, restaurant “find us” pages, or any site where showing where you are actually matters for local SEO. Why people use it You don’t need an API key to get started. Most Google Maps plugins send you straight to the Google Cloud billing console before you see anything. GeoVerse Maps shows a working embedded map out of the box, and upgrades cleanly once you do add a key. It’s a native block, not a shortcode. Everything lives inside the block editor — align it, resize it, style it like any other block. No shortcode syntax to remember, no page-builder lock-in. It scales from one pin to a full store locator. Add as many markers as you need, group them by category, and let visitors filter, search, and get directions without leaving the page. It’s built with local SEO in mind. Clean markup, fast-loading assets that only load on pages where the block is actually used, and a clear presentation of your address that both visitors and search engines can read. It’s responsive by default. Maps resize properly on phones and tablets without any extra CSS from you. Who it’s for Local businesses — shops, clinics, offices, and agencies with one location or several. Restaurants, hotels, and venues that need a clear “find us” page. Real estate and travel sites showing property locations or destination context. Multi-location brands that need a proper store locator with filtering. Agencies building client sites who want a map block that doesn’t require explaining API keys to every client. What’s included A native Google Maps block for the WordPress block editor Custom marker icons, with unlimited markers per map Multiple map style presets (or paste your own custom style JSON) Info windows with rich text — hours, phone numbers, links, short descriptions A visitor-facing location search box Marker categories with front-end filtering Turn-by-turn “Get Directions” from the visitor’s location Optional traffic, transit, and bicycling map layers A clickable marker list view alongside or below the map, for longer location lists Fullscreen mode and responsive height controls The Google Maps API key can be set right from the block’s own settings panel, or from one central settings screen Credits Map experience powered by Google Maps. Built for modern WordPress — blocks, themes, and current performance practices.

The easiest to use Google Maps and Open Layers Map Plugin is now available as a standalone map block! Create a custom map block with high-quality markers and add them to your WordPress posts and pages effortlessly. Perfect for contact pages, business locations, event venues, and more! Map blocks are lightweight and deliver optimal performance, ensuring a seamless experience for your WordPress site. They’re easy to customize, allowing you to quickly add and configure maps to suit your needs without compromising site speed or performance. If you need more features like multiple markers, shapes, and a store locator, our full (free) WP Go Maps plugin might be perfect for you. Block Features Add unlimited map blocks to your posts/pages Choose between Google Maps or OpenLayers for each block Edit your marker directly from the block editor Set marker location by free location search, or by right-clicking on the map preview Preview your map in real time, within the block editor Easy to use and customize without any coding experience Control width, height and alignment of your maps From the team that brought you the most popular Google Maps plugin on WordPress Lightweight for optimal performance No database queries or tables Basic info-window for your marker Control zoom level of your map Support for localization Latest Google Maps API Latest OpenLayers API Already using WP Go Maps? You can still use this block for single locations, as it is fully integrated with both our basic and Pro versions! References We make use of a various libraries and 3rd party service providers in order to render maps in your preferred mapping engine. This section will describe each of these in more detail and when they are used. OpenLayers: Served from a local library file (lib/ol.js & lib/ol.css), provided by OpenLayers. We use this library when you set your block to use OpenLayers (default). You can find the source files on the OpenLayers GitHub. OpenStreetMap: When you select the OpenLayers engine, a default map tile server is used, which is provided by OpenStreetMap. This is a 3rd party service provider that we rely on to render your map. They may also make use of MapBox for some of their assets. Google Maps API: If you decide to use Google Maps as your map engine, we will include the Google Maps API as a 3rd party service provider that we rely on to render your maps. In this case, admin map previews are still rendered by OpenLayers and OpenStreetMap. Nominatim (OpenStreetMap): If you perform an address search within the admin area, we will make use of the OpenStreetMap Nominatim to lookup locations and suggest addresses to you. This is a 3rd party service provider that we rely on for address searches.