CBX Map for Google Map & OpenStreetMap vs Vertical News Scroller

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

Vertical News Scroller turns any sidebar, footer, or page section into a live scrolling news ticker – no coding required. Add unlimited news items, choose how they scroll, and drop the scroller in with a widget, shortcode, or the native block editor. Whether you’re running a news site, a school or club website, a business homepage with announcements, or just want a “what’s new” ticker that doesn’t take up much space, this plugin gets it on your page in a couple of minutes. Live Demo Vertical News List Shortcode Demo Why people use it Two scroll styles – a smooth jQuery slide-up scroller, or a simple continuous marquee-style scroll Works everywhere – native Gutenberg block, classic widget, or shortcode – use whichever fits your site Reliable on modern themes – built on a lightweight v3 scroll engine that fixes the inconsistent behavior older ticker plugins are known for Full control – set scroll speed, direction, height, width, and whether to show the news content or just the title Custom links – send each news item to any URL, opening in the same tab or a new one Lightweight – no bloated settings, no tracking, no ads Want more? The Pro version adds unlimited news categories, automatic RSS feed integration (pull in headlines from any site), thumbnail images, custom colors and fonts, 4 visual style presets, a lightbox preview popup, and colored item labels (News/Event/Announcement/Notice). See the full comparison at Vertical News Scroller Pro. Features Add unlimited news items from a clean admin screen Two scroll styles: smooth jQuery scroller or classic marquee-style scroll Native Gutenberg block – search “News Scroller” in the block inserter Classic widget support – drag and drop into any widget area Shortcode support for placing the scroller anywhere Lightweight v3 scroll engine (default) – reliable scrolling across most themes, with v1/v2 kept for backward compatibility Control scroll speed, direction, height, width, and padding Choose to show full news content or just the title Add a custom link to any news item, opening in the same tab or a new one Two visual styles (Default and Card) to match your site No coding knowledge needed – works out of the box Responsive admin layout Pro Version Features Unlimited news categories – organize news by section instead of one combined list Automatic RSS feed integration – pull in headlines from BBC, Reuters, or any site and mix them with your own news Thumbnail image support for every news item 4 visual style presets: Default, Card, Minimal, Headline Lightbox preview popup – readers preview a headline without leaving your page Colored item labels: News, Event, Announcement, Notice (with customizable text) Custom title/content colors and font sizes News list shortcode (static list, no scrolling) for archives and footers Manual news ordering and mass reorder Turn any existing post or page into a news item with one checkbox Role and capability support for multi-author sites Multisite compatible No ads, ever Get Support License This plugin is free for everyone! Since it’s released under the GPL, you can use it free of charge on your personal or commercial blog. But you can make some donations if you realy find it useful.