Quick Maps – Google Maps Without API Key
Quick Maps adds responsive Google Maps to WordPress with the [quick-maps] shortcode. Basic maps use a standard Google Maps embed, so they do not require a Google Maps API key , a Google Cloud project, or a billing account . Enter an address, business, landmark, or coordinates inside the shortcode. O
About this tool.
Quick Maps adds responsive Google Maps to WordPress with the [quick-maps] shortcode. Basic maps use a standard Google Maps embed, so they do not require a Google Maps API key , a Google Cloud project, or a billing account .
Enter an address, business, landmark, or coordinates inside the shortcode. Optional attributes control width, height, zoom, map type, language, and driving directions. The embed uses native lazy loading , so an off-screen map is deferred until the browser approaches it.
[quick-maps]Orlando, Florida[/quick-maps] [quick-maps type="satellite" zoom="16"]Grand Canyon[/quick-maps] [quick-maps from="Orlando, FL" to="Miami, FL"][/quick-maps]
Google Maps Shortcode for WordPress
Each feature below links to a full how-to guide in the Quick Maps documentation .
- No API key for basic maps – use the standard Google Maps embed without creating a Google Cloud project or enabling billing. Full guide .
- Add a map with one shortcode – place an address, business name, landmark, or coordinates inside [quick-maps] . Full guide .
- Responsive map output – maps fill their container width by default, with configurable width and height . Full guide .
- Roadmap, satellite, hybrid, or terrain – choose the map style with the type attribute. Full guide .
- Control zoom (0-21) with the zoom attribute. Full guide .
- Show the map in any language with the lang attribute. Full guide .
- Show driving directions between two places with the from and to attributes. Full guide .
- Native lazy loading – off-screen map embeds are deferred using the browser’s native loading behavior. Why it matters .
- Use where shortcodes run – add maps to posts, pages, widgets, and compatible page builders.
Pro Features
Quick Maps Pro (available at quickmaps.io ) adds:
- Color Schemes : dark, muted, grayscale, and sepia presets.
- Custom Markers : your own pins, brand colors, and marker images.
- Advanced Lazy Loading : click-to-load and scroll-to-load facades.
- Custom JS and Custom CSS : extend and fine-tune your maps.
