MapPress – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap & Leaflet icon

MapPress – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap & Leaflet

by chrisvrichardson

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82 Quality Score
Active Installs
20/30

30,000 active installs is a solid mid-tier presence, far behind category leaders like WP Go Maps at 300,000, but enough to indicate a loyal user base.

Update Freshness
25/25

The plugin was updated as recently as June 2026 and is tested against WordPress 7.0, which signals attentive upkeep.

User Rating
14/15

146 users rate it 94 out of 100, which is an excellent satisfaction score for a niche utility plugin.

Support Health
8/15

Only 3 support threads exist and all 3 are resolved, but the very low volume means there is limited public evidence of how the author handles complex or ongoing issues.

WP Compatibility
15/15

It requires PHP 7.0 and WordPress 6.2 or higher and is tested up to WordPress 7.0, which is a forward-looking compatibility profile.

Scores higher than 86% of indexed plugins

About

Unlimited maps and markers. Free, no API key, no setup. Google Maps, Leaflet, OpenStreetMap & Mapbox. Map editor, blocks and store locators.

Active Installs 30k+
Rating ★★★★½ 4.7/5
Last Updated 2026-09-12 1:21am GMT
Requires WordPress 6.3+
Tested Up To 7.1
Requires PHP 7.0+

Security History

17 known vulnerabilities, all patched
3 High 14 Medium

Most recent: July 24, 2026

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What It Does

MapPress lets you add unlimited interactive Google Maps or Leaflet maps to any WordPress post, page, or custom post type without writing code. You can plot multiple markers, draw custom shapes, add directions, and toggle between Google and open-source Leaflet map engines. It also includes a built-in store locator for sites that need to help visitors find nearby locations.

Who It's For

This plugin fits real estate listings, restaurant or hotel pages, multi-location businesses, travel sites, and event venues that need to embed maps directly inside posts rather than rely on widgets or shortcodes alone. It is well suited to users who want a flexible map engine choice, including those who prefer Leaflet to avoid Google billing. Small to mid-sized sites with under 30,000 installs' worth of traffic will find it especially practical.

Who Should Skip It

If you only need a single static map on your contact page, a free Google Maps embed or the lightweight Leaflet Map plugin will save you the overhead of MapPress's settings panel. Sites that already rely on a full-featured store locator with analytics, lead capture, or CRM hooks should consider WP Store Locator instead.

The Bottom Line

MapPress earns a strong 81.65 out of 100 thanks to excellent maintenance, compatibility, and user ratings, with support health being the only soft spot due to low thread volume. It is a confident pick for anyone who needs flexible map embedding plus an optional store locator in one package. Just confirm you understand Google's billing requirements if you plan to use the Google Maps engine at scale.

Tags

Google Maps leaflet mapbox maps openstreetmap