List Categories vs Simple Google Maps Shortcode
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| Feature | List Categories v0.5 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details | Simple Google Maps Shortcode v1.8.3 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.6/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 5,000+ | 3,000+ |
| Last updated | September 13, 2026 | June 22, 2026 |
| Editions | List Categories | Simple Shortcode for Google Maps |
| Pros | Passes every wp_list_categories() argument through as a shortcode attribute; Works with any taxonomy, including tags; Tiny footprint: one file, no settings screen | Shortcode and block for maps; Geocoding of addresses; Simple options for zoom and controls |
| Cons | Output is a plain list with no styling or grid options; No admin settings; configuration lives in each shortcode; Shortcode only; no block or widget version | Needs your own Google Maps API keys; Google Cloud keys must be restricted by hand |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | All wp_list_categories arguments as shortcode attributes, List any taxonomy via the taxonomy attribute, Empty terms hidden by default | Map shortcode, Map block, Address geocoding, Settings page for API keys |
| Integrations | ||
| Other | — | Google Maps JavaScript API, Google Geocoding API |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | — | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | — | maps.googleapis.com |
| Blocks | — | 1 |
| Shortcodes | 1 | 1 |