Granpai3DGlobe drops a genuine, rotating WebGL 3D globe (or a flat world map) anywhere on your site with a single shortcode – no Google Maps API key, no per-load billing, no external tracking scripts. Add a pin for every office, store, event, or team member, and each one opens a clean modal with its
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 6.0 and PHP 7.4.
SourceWordPress plugins · Oct 18, 2026
01 / Source details
About this tool.
Granpai3DGlobe drops a genuine, rotating WebGL 3D globe (or a flat world map) anywhere on your site with a single shortcode – no Google Maps API key, no per-load billing, no external tracking scripts. Add a pin for every office, store, event, or team member, and each one opens a clean modal with its own heading and text when clicked.
Who is this for?
Multi-location businesses that want a store/office locator that actually looks impressive, not a plain embedded map
Agencies and teams building an “our global presence” or “where we work” page
Travel, real estate, or events sites that need to plot places on a map
Nonprofits and NGOs showing where their projects or chapters operate
Core features (Free)
Real 3D Globe mode (WebGL, drag-to-rotate, scroll/pinch to zoom) or a Flat map mode for a more traditional look
Dark or Light theme, independent of map mode
Photoreal (satellite imagery), Minimal (clean line-art), or Night Lights globe style
Custom pin color per map, and choice of which side the pin panel docks on (desktop)
Next / Previous navigation between pins in the modal, with an animated flight-line arc tracing the path between them
A “Get Directions” button on every pin (on by default, toggle per pin) – auto-builds a Google Maps link from the pin’s own coordinates, no API key needed
Unlimited maps and pins are a Pro feature – Free includes 1 map with up to 5 pins, so you can fully evaluate the plugin before upgrading
One simple shortcode: [Granpai3DGlobe id="123"]
Import / Export your maps and pins as JSON – move between sites or keep a backup
No API key required, no recurring third-party map billing
Pro add-on (sold separately)
Unlimited maps and pins
Two additional globe or flat map styles: Dot Matrix and Low-Poly
Pin images and contact/social icons (email, phone, website, Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn) shown right in the pin’s modal, plus a hover preview before clicking
Custom initial camera focus point per map
Modal tag color, modal border color, globe base color, and country color overrides, plus three ready-made Modal Style Presets (Glass, Bento, Neon/Glow)
Choose whether pin images show as a full photo banner or a small logo mark
Growth Timeline mode – give pins a date and scrub through your company’s expansion year by year, with an optional autoplay
Pin List Sidebar – an always-visible, scrollable list of every pin alongside the map, with optional grouping and a search field for longer lists
Auto-Balance Layout – automatically shifts the globe to keep it clear of the open pin modal
Pro is a separate, small companion plugin that only ever hooks into the extension points this plugin exposes – it never modifies this plugin’s files, and everything you build on Free keeps working if you never upgrade.
Why not just embed Google Maps?
A standard map embed is flat and instantly familiar – which also means it doesn’t stand out. Granpai3DGlobe is built for the moment you want a homepage, “About us,” or locations page to feel a little more impressive: an actual rotating 3D sphere rendered in the browser, with your own pins, colors, and content – and no Google Maps API key or usage limits to manage.
See it in action
Screenshots & previews.
The core 3D Globe experience - drag to rotate, click any pin.A live map for a multi-location HVAC business - 9 real service locations across 7 states.The interactive Playground demo - toggle mode, theme, style, and colors, live in the browser.Growth Timeline (Pro) - scrub through years of expansion with a slider, or hit play.
02 / Source details
Getting started.
01Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/granpai3dglobe , or install directly through the WordPress plugins screen.
02Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
03Go to 3D Globe Maps > Add New Map in the admin sidebar, configure it, and add your pins.
04Copy the shortcode shown on the map’s edit screen into any post, page, or widget.
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Frequently asked questions.
Do I need a Google Maps API key?
No. Granpai3DGlobe doesn’t use Google Maps at all – the globe is rendered entirely with WebGL using open map data, so there’s no API key to obtain, no billing to monitor, and no risk of the map breaking if a key expires or a quota is hit.
Will this slow down my site?
The globe/map assets only load on pages that actually use the shortcode – there’s no sitewide overhead. The 3D rendering itself runs in the visitor’s browser via WebGL, which is hardware-accelerated on virtually all modern devices. If your map sits high up on a page (like a Hero section) and you want to squeeze out every last PageSpeed point, Settings > Performance has an optional “Aggressive lazy-load” toggle that delays the map’s scripts until a visitor scrolls near it – off by default, since the normal loading already works well for most sites.
Does this add any “Powered by” link or branding to my site?
Not unless you turn it on. There’s an optional, completely off-by-default credit link under Settings > Performance – nothing is added to your site’s frontend unless you explicitly opt in.
Does this work without a Pro license?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1 map with up to 5 pins, every render mode/theme/style, and the full Import/Export tools – enough to fully evaluate the plugin before deciding on Pro.
Can I use this as a store or office locator?
Yes – that’s one of the most common uses. Add one pin per location with its own address/contact details (Pro) or description text (Free), and each pin’s modal includes a “Get Directions” button pointing to that location on Google Maps.
Can I recolor the Photoreal globe style?
No – Photoreal uses a real satellite photo texture of Earth, which can’t be recolored as a flat color. The Minimal style (Pro) supports a custom globe base color instead.
What data does this plugin store, and where?
Maps and pins are stored as custom post types in your own WordPress database, like any other content – nothing is sent to or stored on an external server. The Import/Export tool lets you back up or move this data as a plain JSON file.
Where do I manage my Pro license?
Under 3D Globe Maps > Settings > License once the Pro add-on is installed and active.
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