MapPress – Google Maps, OpenStreetMap & Leaflet
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About
Unlimited maps and markers. Free, no API key, no setup. Google Maps, Leaflet, OpenStreetMap & Mapbox. Map editor, blocks and store locators.
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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.
Related Plugins
Pick WP Go Maps if you want the largest install base and a more beginner-oriented interface, accepting its heavier feature set.
Choose WP Store Locator if your primary need is a dedicated locator with search radius and category filters rather than general map embedding.
Use this when you already run another mapping plugin and only need to centrally manage your Google API key and billing alerts.
Pick iframe if you just need to drop in a raw Google Maps embed without any marker or store locator features.
Choose Leaflet Map if you want a lighter, free, no-Google-billing option for straightforward OpenStreetMap-based maps.