Title: GeoVerse Maps – Google Maps Block for WordPress Author: WPXERO Published: ഏപ്രിൽ 28, 2023 Last modified: ജൂലൈ 31, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/advanced-google-map-block/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3629382) ![](https://ps.w.org/advanced-google-map-block/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=2905628) # GeoVerse Maps – Google Maps Block for WordPress By [WPXERO](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpxero/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/advanced-google-map-block.1.5.1.zip) * [Details](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-google-map-block/#description) * [Reviews](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-google-map-block/#reviews) * [Installation](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-google-map-block/#installation) * [Development](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-google-map-block/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/advanced-google-map-block/) ## Description GeoVerse Maps adds a real Google Maps block to the WordPress block editor. Drop it into a post or page, search for your address, and you have a working map — no Google Cloud console, no API key, and nothing to configure just to get a location on the page. When you’re ready for more, add a free Google Maps API key (it takes a couple of minutes) and the rest of the plugin opens up: custom marker icons, color-coded map themes, a location search box, turn-by-turn directions, live traffic and transit layers, and a filterable list view for sites with more than a couple of pins on the map. It’s built for people who need a **Google Maps Gutenberg block** that just works— store locators, contact pages, real estate listings, restaurant “find us” pages, or any site where showing _where you are_ actually matters for local SEO. #### Why people use it * **You don’t need an API key to get started.** Most Google Maps plugins send you straight to the Google Cloud billing console before you see anything. GeoVerse Maps shows a working embedded map out of the box, and upgrades cleanly once you do add a key. * **It’s a native block, not a shortcode.** Everything lives inside the block editor— align it, resize it, style it like any other block. No shortcode syntax to remember, no page-builder lock-in. * **It scales from one pin to a full store locator.** Add as many markers as you need, group them by category, and let visitors filter, search, and get directions without leaving the page. * **It’s built with local SEO in mind.** Clean markup, fast-loading assets that only load on pages where the block is actually used, and a clear presentation of your address that both visitors and search engines can read. * **It’s responsive by default.** Maps resize properly on phones and tablets without any extra CSS from you. #### Who it’s for * **Local businesses** — shops, clinics, offices, and agencies with one location or several. * **Restaurants, hotels, and venues** that need a clear “find us” page. * **Real estate and travel sites** showing property locations or destination context. * **Multi-location brands** that need a proper store locator with filtering. * **Agencies** building client sites who want a map block that doesn’t require explaining API keys to every client. #### What’s included * A native Google Maps block for the WordPress block editor * Custom marker icons, with unlimited markers per map * Multiple map style presets (or paste your own custom style JSON) * Info windows with rich text — hours, phone numbers, links, short descriptions * A visitor-facing location search box * Marker categories with front-end filtering * Turn-by-turn “Get Directions” from the visitor’s location * Optional traffic, transit, and bicycling map layers * A clickable marker list view alongside or below the map, for longer location lists * Fullscreen mode and responsive height controls * The Google Maps API key can be set right from the block’s own settings panel, or from one central settings screen ### Credits * Map experience powered by Google Maps. * Built for modern WordPress — blocks, themes, and current performance practices. ## ബ്ലോക്കുകൾ ഈ പ്ലഗിൻ 1 ബ്ലോക്ക് നൽകുന്നു. * GeoVerse Maps — Google Maps Block WordPress Google Maps block for Gutenberg: embed responsive maps without an API key—custom markers, styles, store locator& local SEO layouts. ## Installation #### From the WordPress admin 1. Go to **Plugins Add New**. 2. Search for “GeoVerse Maps”. 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. #### Manual upload 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. 2. Activate it from the **Plugins** screen. #### Adding your first map 1. Edit a post or page in the block editor. 2. Click the block inserter (+) and search for “GeoVerse Maps” or “map”. 3. Insert the block, then set the location. Add markers, pick a style, and turn on search, filters, or directions if you want them. 4. Publish or update the page. If you want markers, custom styles, search, directions, or map layers, add a Google Maps API key first — either from the block’s own “API Key” panel in the editor, or from **Settings GeoVerse Maps**. Without a key, the block still works as a simple embedded map. ## FAQ ### Do I need a Google Maps API key? Not to get started. Without one, GeoVerse Maps shows a basic embedded map for your chosen location. Add a key when you want markers, custom styles, search, directions, filters, or map layers — Google’s API key setup is free for typical usage on most sites. ### Is this a Gutenberg / block editor plugin? Yes. Maps are added as a native block inside the WordPress block editor — no shortcodes, no separate plugin settings you have to hunt for. ### Can I show multiple locations, like a store locator? Yes. Add as many markers as you need on one map, and optionally group them into categories so visitors can filter to just the locations they care about. ### Can visitors get directions to a location? Yes, once an API key is configured. Each marker can show a “Get Directions” button that routes from the visitor’s own location using Google Maps. ### Will the map work on mobile? Yes. The layout is responsive, and height can be set per breakpoint (desktop/tablet/ mobile) so it doesn’t dominate the screen on smaller devices. ### Does this actually help with local SEO? It helps with the part a map plugin can help with: fast, clean markup and a clear, accurate presentation of your business location — which matters for both visitors and search engines. Pair it with consistent NAP (name, address, phone) info and solid on-page content for the best results. ### Where do I enter my API key? Either from **Settings GeoVerse Maps** in your WordPress admin, or directly from the map block’s own Inspector settings while editing a post or page — whichever’s more convenient. It’s a single, site-wide setting either way. ### How is this different from other WordPress map plugins? Most alternatives require an API key from the first click, or lock features behind a shortcode-only workflow. GeoVerse Maps gets you a working map immediately, is built as a proper Gutenberg block from the ground up, and grows into a full-featured, filterable store locator without switching plugins. ## Reviews ഈ പ്ലഗിന് റിവ്യൂകൾ ഒന്നുമില്ല. ## Contributors & Developers “GeoVerse Maps – Google Maps Block for WordPress” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ WPXERO ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpxero/) [Translate “GeoVerse Maps – Google Maps Block for WordPress” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/advanced-google-map-block) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-google-map-block/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/advanced-google-map-block/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/advanced-google-map-block/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/advanced-google-map-block/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.5.1 * Fixed a fatal error on activation for some installs: the plugin was loading a helper file from its build source tree instead of its shipped `includes/` folder, which isn’t guaranteed to be present in every deployment. #### 1.5.0 * Major update: map styles, markers, location search, fullscreen, and responsive height now actually render on the live site once an API key is configured — this previously only worked in the editor preview. * New: marker categories with front-end filtering, so visitors can narrow down a map with a lot of pins. * New: turn-by-turn directions — an optional “Get Directions” button on each marker. * New: traffic, transit, and bicycling map layers. * New: a clickable marker list view next to or below the map. * New: the API key can now be set directly from the block’s own Inspector settings, in addition to Settings GeoVerse Maps. * Security fix: marker titles are now escaped before being rendered in the map popup. * Redesigned the marker popup card and marker list styling. * Various editor reliability fixes around marker address search, the category picker, and the live map preview. * Now requires WordPress 6.1 or later. #### 1.4.1 * Updated the build toolchain and npm dependencies for better compatibility with current WordPress and the block editor. * Maintenance release — no breaking changes. #### 1.4.0 * Release packaging and WordPress.org-ready metadata. * Clearer, more SEO-focused readme copy. * Plugin title updated to “GeoVerse Maps – Google Maps Block for WordPress” for consistent branding. * Tested up to WordPress 7.0. #### 1.3.2 * Renamed the plugin to “GeoVerse Maps” to comply with WordPress directory guidelines. * Fixed compatibility issues with the latest WordPress version. * Improved map performance, stability, and general usability. #### 1.3.1 * Updated the plugin name to comply with WordPress guidelines. * Fixed compatibility issues with the latest WordPress version. * Improved map performance and stability. #### 1.3.0 * Improved map performance and loading speed. * Better mobile responsiveness and touch controls. * Updated the Google Maps integration for improved compatibility. * General bug fixes, stability, and security improvements. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. * Core Google Maps block, no API key required to get started. * Multiple map styles and themes. * Custom marker support. * Responsive by default. ## Meta * Version **1.5.1** * Last updated **3 ആഴ്ചകൾ ago** * Active installations **30+** * വേർഡ്പ്രസ്സ് പതിപ്പ് ** 6.1 അല്ലെങ്കില്‍ അതിലും ഉയര്‍ന്നത് ** * Tested up to **7.0.4** * PHP പതിപ്പ് ** 7.4 അല്ലെങ്കില്‍ അതിലും ഉയര്‍ന്നത് ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-google-map-block/) * Tags * [Google Maps](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/google-maps/)[gutenberg](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gutenberg/) [local seo](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/local-seo/)[map block](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/map-block/) [Store locator](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/store-locator/) * [Advanced View](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-google-map-block/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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