Open User Map – Interactive Leaflet Maps

80 Quality Score

Active Installs

18/30

With 10,000 active installs it has a moderate footprint, well behind category leaders like WP Go Maps at 300,000 installs, but it is not a niche obscurity.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated in July 2026 and is tested against WordPress 7.0.1, which is exceptional forward-compatibility for a community project.

User Rating

15/15

A perfect 100 out of 100 from 65 reviewers suggests strong user satisfaction, although the small sample size means the score carries less statistical weight than plugins with thousands of ratings.

Support Health

8/15

Only 1 support thread exists and it is resolved, giving a 100 percent resolution rate, but the tiny volume makes it hard to judge responsiveness under real pressure.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It supports WordPress 5.5 and up, PHP 7.0 and up, and is tested with the latest 7.0.1 release, so compatibility risk is minimal.

Scores higher than 81% of indexed plugins

About

Create custom interactive maps with free Leaflet-based styles, no Google Maps API key, frontend marker submissions, search and filters.

Active Installs 10k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-09-19 2:34pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.5+

Tested Up To 7.1.1

Requires PHP 7.0+

Security History

8 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 High 7 Medium

Most recent: September 7, 2026

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Open User Map – Interactive Leaflet Maps <= 1.4.50 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting High

September 7, 2026 Patched in ["1.4.51"] CVE-2026-84818

Open User Map <= 1.4.46 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

July 27, 2026 Patched in ["1.4.47"] CVE-2026-66445

Open User Map <= 1.4.45 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes Medium

July 23, 2026 Patched in ["1.4.46"] CVE-2026-15755

Freemius <= 2.10.1 - Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via url Parameter Medium

April 30, 2026 Patched in ["1.4.1"] CVE-2024-13362

Open User Map <= 1.4.16 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Download Medium

February 16, 2026 Patched in ["1.4.17"] CVE-2025-68002

Open User Map <= 1.4.14 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

September 22, 2025 Patched in ["1.4.15"] CVE-2025-57953

Open User Map | Everybody can add locations <= 1.3.26 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

October 3, 2023 Patched in ["1.3.27"] CVE-2023-45056

Freemius SDK <= 2.5.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via fs_request_get Medium

July 18, 2023 Patched in ["1.3.15"] CVE-2023-33999

What It Does

Open User Map lets you embed interactive Leaflet-based maps on your WordPress site using free OpenStreetMap tiles, so no Google Maps API key is needed. Users can submit markers from the frontend, and visitors can search and filter those locations directly on the map. It works well as a lightweight store locator, community map, or directory without tying you to a paid map provider.

Who It's For

This plugin suits small businesses, community sites, and directory builders who want a free, no-API-key mapping solution with user-generated submissions. It is a strong fit for sites that need a simple store locator or member-contributed map and do not want the overhead of a paid map service. It also appeals to budget-conscious site owners who prefer OpenStreetMap over Google Maps.

Who Should Skip It

If you run a high-traffic, large-scale directory or need advanced features like custom map styles, multi-language directions, or deep analytics, you should look elsewhere. Sites that already depend on Google Maps for geocoding, Street View, or business verification will not benefit from switching to a Leaflet-based tool.

The Bottom Line

Open User Map is a well-maintained, no-cost mapping plugin that delivers the core promise of frontend submissions, search, and filters without an API key, earning an overall quality score of 80.41 out of 100. It is not the most popular option in the category, so larger or more demanding sites may outgrow it. For small to mid-sized projects that want OpenStreetMap and a clean submission workflow, it is a sensible choice.

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