CBX Map for Google Map & OpenStreetMap vs Maps Widget for Google Maps

CBX Map for Google Map & OpenStreetMap makes it easy to add responsive maps to your WordPress website. Choose between Google Maps and OpenStreetMap, create reusable map locations from the WordPress admin, or display a map directly with a simple shortcode. The plugin is designed to keep map creation simple. You can search for a location, set the marker position, configure the map, and copy the shortcode with just a few clicks. OpenStreetMap is supported as an alternative to Google Maps and can be used without a Google Maps API key. CBX Map for Google Map & OpenStreetMap by Codeboxr 📺 Live Demo | 🌟 Upgrade to PRO | 📋 Documentation | 👨‍💻 Free Support | 🤴 Pro Support | 📱 Contact Features Google Maps support OpenStreetMap support with no Google Maps API key required Create and manage reusable maps from the WordPress admin Custom post type for saved maps Simple [cbxgooglemap] shortcode Display maps without creating a custom map post Responsive map layout Automatic map resizing with the browser window Configurable map zoom and map type Marker and information window support Custom information window title and content Optional website link in the information window Custom map marker icon Global default settings Map-specific settings through custom fields Location search and easy marker positioning Easy shortcode copying from the map editor Gutenberg block support Elementor widget support Classic WordPress widget support WPBakery Page Builder support ▶️ Watch the Video Gutenberg, Elementor & Widget Support CBX Map integrates with popular WordPress content-building tools. Gutenberg Block — Add maps directly from the WordPress block editor. Elementor — Add maps using an Elementor widget. Classic Widget — Add maps through the traditional WordPress widget. WPBakery Page Builder — Add maps using a WPBakery element. Shortcode The simplest way to display a saved map is: [cbxgooglemap id="123"] Replace 123 with the ID of a map created using the CBX Maps custom post type. Display a Saved Map Once you create a map from the WordPress admin, copy its shortcode and place it anywhere that supports WordPress shortcodes. Example: [cbxgooglemap id="123"] Only the id attribute is required when displaying a saved map. Display a Map Without a Saved Map You can also create a map directly from shortcode attributes without creating a CBX Map custom post. Example: [cbxgooglemap lat="23.8103" lng="90.4125"] Shortcode Attributes * id — Saved CBX Map post ID. Optional. * maptype — Map type. Default: roadmap. Available values: roadmap, satellite, hybrid, terrain. * width — Map width. Numeric values are treated as pixels. Percentage values such as 100% are also supported. * height — Map height in pixels. * zoom — Initial map zoom level. Default: 8. * lat — Latitude of the map location. Required when using a map without a saved map post. * lng — Longitude of the map location. Required when using a map without a saved map post. * heading — Title displayed in the information window. * website — Website URL linked from the place name in the information window. Leave empty to disable the link. * address — Content displayed inside the information window. * scrollwheel — Enable or disable mouse-wheel zooming. 1 = enabled, 0 = disabled. * showinfo — Show or hide the information window. 1 = enabled, 0 = disabled. * infow_open — Control whether the information window is initially open. 1 = open, 0 = closed. * mapicon — Custom marker icon URL. Leave empty to use the default marker. Example: [cbxgooglemap lat="23.8103" lng="90.4125" zoom="12" maptype="roadmap" width="100%" height="400"] For complete shortcode documentation and Pro features, see the CBX Map documentation. CBX Map Pro Get CBX Map Pro Upgrade to CBX Map Pro to add advanced mapping and location features. Pro Features Distance search shortcode Distance-based map and list display Display multiple map locations on a single map Use saved map posts as multiple markers Make individual maps public or private Map categories Additional shortcode options and advanced functionality ▶️ Watch the Pro Video For complete Pro documentation and shortcode options, visit the CBX Map documentation. Automatic Installation From your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New. Search for CBX Map for Google Map & OpenStreetMap. Install the plugin. Activate the plugin. Go to the CBX Map settings and configure your preferred map provider. Create a map or use the [cbxgooglemap] shortcode to display a map. Manual Installation Download the plugin. Upload the cbxgooglemap folder to /wp-content/plugins/. Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu in WordPress. Open the CBX Map settings. Configure your map provider and settings. Create a map or add the shortcode to your desired page, post, widget, or supported page builder. Google Maps API If you use Google Maps, configure the required Google Maps API credentials according to Google’s current API requirements. If you use OpenStreetMap, a Google Maps API key is not required. Support Need help with CBX Map? Free Support Documentation Pro Support Contact Codeboxr

Tired of buggy & slow Google Maps plugins that take hours to setup? With Maps Widget for Google Maps you’ll have a perfect map with a thumbnail & lightbox in minutes! No nonsense Google maps – we know you’re in a hurry! Join 100,000+ happy Google maps users. If you’ve already switched to Gutenberg grab our free Google Maps Gutenberg Block plugin. Check out some examples on the Maps Widget for Google Maps site or give us a shout on Twitter @WebFactoryLtd. General Google Maps Widget options title address Thumbnail Google map options Maps Widget for Google Maps thumbnail uses the Google Maps Static Maps API. It loads the entire google map in only one request compared to 20+ requests it takes other Google maps plugins to load them. This ensures your site loads as fast as possible! Custom google map size – map width & map height Choose any google map type you prefer – road map, satellite map, terrain map, hybrid map, or custom map image to save money on API calls (PRO only) Plenty of google map color schemes – default, blue, bright, gowalla, gray, gray #2, mapbox, midnight, neon, refreshed, paper, ultra light + any custom google map style you build in PRO zoom level pin type pin color pin size pin label custom map pin icon – any image can be used 1500+ map pins library in PRO link type – lightbox map, custom URL, replace thumbnail map with interactive google map (PRO), immediately show interactive google map (PRO) or disable link image format google map language hide widget title text above google map text below google map Interactive Google map options Interactive google maps loads in a lightbox or as an in-place replacement for the thumbnail Google map if your using Maps Widget for Google Maps PRO. It has all the standard interactive google map features users are accustomed too. lightbox size – map width & map height (auto-adjusted on smaller screens) or fullscreen map in PRO map mode – place + in PRO: directions, search, view & google street view map type – road & satellite map color scheme – 15 map styles & any custom google map style in PRO pins clustering – PRO feature map zoom level lightbox skin – light, dark + 20 extra in PRO lightbox features – close on overlay click, close on esc key, close button & show map title map language header text footer text Shortcode by using the [gmw id=”#”] shortcode you can display the google map in any page, post, or custom post type (PRO feature) Multiple Pins full clustering and filtering support for pins on Google maps – demos available on site you can add unlimited pins with custom markers and descriptions to thumbnail and interactive Google maps (PRO feature) every map pin has the following options: show on the map thumbnail and/or interactive map, set custom map pin image, set on-click behavior: open custom description bubble, open URL in new/same tab or do nothing PRO version of Maps Widget for Google Maps offers more than 50 extra features and options including multiple map pins support, map pin clustering, pins library, skins, export, import and widget cloning features, Google Analytics integration and premium, USA based support. Read more about the PRO version on the official Maps Widget for Google Maps site. Showcase & What others say about Maps Widget for Google Maps see a live example of Maps Widget for Google Maps showing off server locations around the world on Bitcatcha voted on the Top 100 List by WordPressian made it on the Tidy Repo as “well supported Google Maps plugin” reviewed 5/5 by Web Smush one of 3 best Google map plugins by The Torque Mag “an easier way to add Google maps to your site” says WP Beginner Design Crazed puts in on the top 20 Google maps list InkThemes shows how easy it is to use Maps Widget for Google Maps IndexWP calls it a “handy google maps plugin” A Painless Guide For Adding Google Maps In WordPress by WHSR Maps Widget for Google Maps Translators (thank you!) English – original 🙂 Swedish – Sofia Asklund Spanish – Jesus Garica Croatian – Gordan from Web factory Ltd German – Karimba French – Karimba Chinese simplified – Wyeoh Chinese traditional – Wyeoh Dutch – Arno Ukrainian – Victor Shutovskiy Serbian – Ogi Djuraskovic from FirstSiteGuide Russian – Ivanka License info Select2 v4, licensed under MIT Colorbox 1.6, licensed under MIT