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Version 1.43
SKU: 9290
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Product details
- Version on file
- 1.43
- Marketplace
- Codecanyon
- Type
- Plugin
- Released
- August 16, 2018
- License
- GPL
- Live demo
- View the developer's demo
About 5sec Google Maps WordPress Plugin 1.43
5sec Google Maps is a WordPress plugin from CodeCanyon that adds Google Maps to a WordPress site. The listing is very short and gives no feature list, no screenshots and no setup notes. Everything below the headline is therefore something to confirm in the documentation included in the package, not a claim about what the plugin does.
The file on record is version 1.43, released in August 2018. That is old enough that you should test it with your current WordPress and PHP on a staging site before using it on a live page. It is one of several plugins in the 5sec series, so make sure you are installing the maps plugin and not a sibling product.
Key features
- Google Maps in WordPress
- Intended to display Google Maps on posts and pages.
- Plugin install
- Installed like any WordPress plugin and set up from the admin area.
- 5sec series
- Part of a family of small 5sec plugins, so naming in the admin may match the series.
- File on record
- Version 1.43 from August 2018; check the package for its documentation.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- Small sites that want a map on a contact or location page
- Owners comfortable testing an older plugin on a staging copy first
Look elsewhere if
- Sites that need store locators, multiple markers from a database or directions, unless the documentation shows it can
- Anyone who needs a plugin tested with recent WordPress releases
How to install 5sec Google Maps WordPress Plugin 1.43
- 1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
- 2
Upload it to WordPress
In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.
- 3
Install and activate
Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.
Setup: using 5sec Google Maps WordPress Plugin 1.43
- Install and activate. Upload the plugin zip in WordPress and activate it.
- Open the documentation. Read the package documentation for the shortcode or block and any settings, since the listing gives none.
- Add a Google Maps API key if asked. Google Maps normally needs an API key; enter one in the plugin settings if it provides a field.
- Place a map and test. Add the map to a page, then check it on desktop and mobile.
Common problems and fixes
The map is grey or shows "This page can't load Google Maps correctly"
- Why it happens
- Google Maps needs a valid API key with billing enabled, and an old plugin may use an outdated loading method.
- How to fix it
- Create a key in Google Cloud, enable the Maps JavaScript API, and add the key where the plugin allows. Check the browser console for the exact error.
“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
- Why it happens
- The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
- How to fix it
- Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.
“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”
- Why it happens
- The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
- How to fix it
- Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.
“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”
- Why it happens
- Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
- How to fix it
- Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.
Licence or “updates unavailable” notices
- Why it happens
- The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
- How to fix it
- Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.
Alternatives to 5sec Google Maps WordPress Plugin 1.43
| Product | Choose it if | Price |
|---|---|---|
| WP Google Maps Map Plugin for WordPress 2.2.0 | you want a general Google Maps plugin for WordPress to compare against this one | $3.99 |
| Advanced Google Maps Plugin for WordPress 5.2.6 | you want a different Google Maps plugin and will compare its marker and map options | $3.99 |
Frequently asked questions
What does this plugin do?
By its name it adds Google Maps to WordPress. The listing doesn't list features, so read the documentation in the package.
Do I need a Google API key?
Google Maps generally requires one. The listing doesn't say how this plugin handles it, so check the documentation.
Is it safe to use on a live site?
The file dates from August 2018. Test it on a staging site with your current WordPress and PHP before you use it live.
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