wpsnoop: fix Google Maps for WordPress plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Google Maps for WordPress 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 Google Maps for WordPress, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Google Maps for WordPress.


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

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What does Google Maps for WordPress version 1.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Google Maps for WordPress to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.2 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 1.2 of Google Maps for WordPress 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 Google Maps for WordPress 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 Google Maps for WordPress add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar/ 272.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar/Gruntfile.js 1.13kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar/js/ 85.92kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar/js/gmaps.js 53.35kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar/js/google-map.js 2.95kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar/js/google-map.min.js 29.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar/package.json 590.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar/readme.txt 3.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar/screenshot-1.jpg 63.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar/screenshot-2.jpg 113.18kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar/simple-map.php 4.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Google Maps for WordPress 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 Google Maps for WordPress?

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

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

Using Google Maps for WordPress 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 Google Maps for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar


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

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

wp plugin install wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar --activate


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

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

wp plugin install wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar --force


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

wp plugin update wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar


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

wp plugin delete wp-google-maps-by-rajesh-kumar

Where can you download earlier versions of Google Maps for WordPress?

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 Google Maps for WordPress 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 Google Maps for WordPress

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 Google Maps for WordPress. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.