wpsnoop: fix Simple Google Maps plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Simple Google Maps conflicts or throws a PHP error we hope wpsnoop can help you to fix the issue quickly.


Discover which shortcodes wp-options PHP functions database tables and files are created by Simple Google Maps, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Simple Google Maps.


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Simple Google Maps leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does Simple Google Maps version 1.4 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Simple Google Maps to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.4 may have created a different set of shortcodes, used different function names or could have created entirely different database tables to store settings and operate. This is not an exhaustive list but shows how version 1.4 of Simple Google Maps behaves when installed and removed on a clean installation of WordPress.

We have not tested individual shortcodes, features or settings of this plugin but instead have concentrated on the potential for obvious errors and conflicts which can occur, if you need help with the plugin in your local installation you can get WordPress help and support for Simple Google Maps by clicking here.

Our testing covered the free version of this plugin there may or may not be a paid version or premium version available for purchase that unlocks additional features and could behave in a slightly or very different manner.

Which new files does Simple Google Maps add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/ 34.86kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/css/ 344.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/css/some-maps.css 344.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/includes/ 20.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/includes/some-maps.class.php 14.18kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/includes/templates/ 5.89kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/includes/templates/form.php 1.85kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/includes/templates/settings_box.php 1.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/includes/templates/single.php 2.30kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/js/ 11.82kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/js/jQuery.bMap.1.3.min.js 9.23kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/js/some-maps.js 2.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/readme.txt 1.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/some-maps/some-maps.php 1.14kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Simple Google Maps add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[map] The map shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 28 other plugins or themes.

Note: We have not yet checked to see if these shortcodes work as expected in pages, posts, sidebar widgets, or when set as the page title, in content, in the excert, in menus or anywhere else within a WordPress installation. A shortcode could produce errors due to parameters added when it is used, or if the plugin is updated and the format of the shortcode has changed.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Simple Google Maps?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Simple Google Maps?

What new PHP functions does Simple Google Maps declare when it is active?

Using Simple Google Maps from the command line with WP-CLI

The following commands are provided for convenience and should only be used if you understand how WP-CLI works. These commands refer to a single WordPress instance and may need to be modified if you are working with a Multisite installation.


How to install Simple Google Maps from the command line with WP-CLI

Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:

wp plugin install some-maps


How to activate Simple Google Maps from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Simple Google Maps after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install some-maps --activate


How to reinstall Simple Google Maps from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of Simple Google Maps which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install some-maps --force


How to update Simple Google Maps to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update some-maps


How to delete Simple Google Maps from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete some-maps

Where can you download earlier versions of Simple Google Maps?

Whenever possible you should use the latest version of plugins and themes, however if you have recently updated and discovered that you need to install an earlier version you may be able to download other versions of Simple Google Maps from the WordPress repository by visiting this link.

Please note that installing earlier versions of a theme or plugin is not generally a recommended course of action for most users and could re-introduce security, stability or other issues in Simple Google Maps

About our testing enviroment

Tests were conducted using Apache 2.4.29, PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 18.04, MySQL 5.7.33 and WordPress 5.9

It is very possible that different versions of PHP such as PHP 8.0, PHP 7.4, or PHP 7.3 could behave differently with Simple Google Maps. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.