Shortcoder (Free) vs Simple Google Maps Shortcode
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| Feature | Shortcoder (Free) v6.6 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.9/5 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 | 100,000+ | 3,000+ |
| Last updated | September 14, 2026 | June 22, 2026 |
| Editions | Shortcoder (Free) · Shortcoder Pro ($) | Simple Shortcode for Google Maps |
| Pros | Reusable HTML, JavaScript and CSS snippets; Block and toolbar insertion; Import and export tools | Shortcode and block for maps; Geocoding of addresses; Simple options for zoom and controls |
| Cons | Free version has the basic editor only; Pro upgrade is needed for the custom editor; Stored snippets can run arbitrary code | Needs your own Google Maps API keys; Google Cloud keys must be restricted by hand |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Custom shortcodes holding HTML, JS or CSS, Gutenberg block, Import and export tools, Settings page, Upgrade to Pro submenu ($) | Map shortcode, Map block, Address geocoding, Settings page for API keys |
| Integrations | ||
| Other | — | Google Maps JavaScript API, Google Geocoding API |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9.0 | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | raw.githubusercontent.com | maps.googleapis.com |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Shortcodes | 1 | 1 |