Googlemaps Plugin 
Version
2.18 (last update on Oct 20, 2012)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
627
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
21 September 2006
Uses Updater?
- Yes
Version 2.18 is the latest version. Now also support Joomla 3.0.
In Joomla 2.5/3.0 (1.6 and 1.7) the plugin can be upgraded automatically with the upgrade feature of Joomla at the extensions.
This is the last version where Google Maps API version 2 is supported because this Google Maps version 2 is deprecated from 19 May 2013. So please migrated to Google MAPS API version 3 (set the version to 3.x in the configuration of the plugin).
Also added language support for all the parameters: English, French, Italian and Spanish.
Please send me language files so I can add them to the plugin. Goto my website to contact me.
Look at the demo site first for documentation. If you've problems please do the checklist on the site: http://tech.reumer.net/Google-Maps/Documentation-of-plugin-Googlemap/checklist-placing-plugin-in-article.html
If this doesn't help or you have questions or new wishes please fill in the form on my website with an url that shows the problem and version of the plugin and Joomla.
Usage:
{mosmap width='500'|height='400'|lat='52.052312'|lon='4.447141'|
zoom='3'|mapType='Satellite'|text='svDWO'|tooltip='DWO'|marker='1'|align='center' }
(when editing article goto html view to remove returns or < br /> when you copy this example)
2.18 is a stable version and the following changes are made:
* Joomla 3.0 ready
* Parameters to show Twitter tweets on map
* Google Maps V3:
- Added transit, bicycle and traffic layer and to the directions
* Check for textarea's besides editor so it can be used in frontend editing
* Add css file and css parameter for google maps to solve css problems of templates or extensions
* Use Joomla framework for standalone php files
Solves the following errors:
* Vertical/horizontal slide of the map with new versions of mootools
* Several bugs in Lightbox for v3 and added a css class
* Several bugs in geoxml for v3
* Several bug in Google Earth maptype with the infowindow
This is by far the best Google Maps solution I've seen for Joomla yet. Loaded with features and relatively easy to use. I would like the ability to pre-configure multiple addresses in the back-end to avoid all the in-line mess with the tags, but that's just icing.
The only issue I had is that when I tried to change the Google API version to "2.s" instead of "2.x" (to force stable-only releases, as it says in the documentation) the marker(s) refused to show up.
The only issue I had is that when I tried to change the Google API version to "2.s" instead of "2.x" (to force stable-only releases, as it says in the documentation) the marker(s) refused to show up.
I'm a Joomla beginner, and i didn't have any problem to integrate this plugin, so far i've been using the classic map to locate one place (basically same code used in the plugin presentation) as well as one of my googlemap via a kml file.
You will find all the information you need at the demo's site.
Moreover the developer is really helpful.
You will find all the information you need at the demo's site.
Moreover the developer is really helpful.
This extension is great!
I recieved support on several issues within hours of posting. And even though there was no immediate resolution, I continued to recived support until the issue was resolved.
If you need a map plugin - here it is!!!
I recieved support on several issues within hours of posting. And even though there was no immediate resolution, I continued to recived support until the issue was resolved.
If you need a map plugin - here it is!!!
This is one amazing plugin!
Works like a charm...
I did want one change, and I contacted Mike through his website.
Within 10 minutes I had a reply!
Mike, very patiently told me where I could tweak the code, and after I played around a bit - it worked amazingly well!
Extremely well-written code, efficient plug-in, and best of all, an author who is really passionate about his work.
5 stars.
Thanks Mike!
Works like a charm...
I did want one change, and I contacted Mike through his website.
Within 10 minutes I had a reply!
Mike, very patiently told me where I could tweak the code, and after I played around a bit - it worked amazingly well!
Extremely well-written code, efficient plug-in, and best of all, an author who is really passionate about his work.
5 stars.
Thanks Mike!
I use this on many of my sites.
Everyone loves it. And it keeps getting better.
YAY for free stuff!!
Everyone loves it. And it keeps getting better.
YAY for free stuff!!
This has been by far the best tool I've used for integrating Google maps onto a site.
It can be used for single markers and can handle kml files... and the new kml sidebar that shows the folder structure is great.
I can also confirm that you can use the maps within tabbed content articles. I used 2J_tabs and could easily show a map in any tab... as well as multiple maps across different tabs.
The support is great as well. I received prompt responses from Mike that quickly resolved any issue I was having.
I haven't been able to think of any negatives... other than just having too many options and power... hahaha
It can be used for single markers and can handle kml files... and the new kml sidebar that shows the folder structure is great.
I can also confirm that you can use the maps within tabbed content articles. I used 2J_tabs and could easily show a map in any tab... as well as multiple maps across different tabs.
The support is great as well. I received prompt responses from Mike that quickly resolved any issue I was having.
I haven't been able to think of any negatives... other than just having too many options and power... hahaha
Though I haven't tested everything yet I must say that the scope of that plugin seems very wide and should cover every need. What's more the documentation is excellent, lots of examples, very well detailed and the most amazing part is support: just send a question to Mike and you'll get an answer in very little time and an answer that actually solves your problem. In a nutshell, great plugin and excellent support.
I try anothers plug ins but this is the one who works.
But, you have to really follow the instructions.
But, you have to really follow the instructions.
This tool is just fantastic.
Make sure to read the instructions.
Also for extending the plugin to component and modules you need to make a little modification to the index.php on the Joomla root directory... be aware on your upgrades that you might need to make changes to the file.
In the setup for the plugin you may need to input your coordinates (LAT and LOG)... I found a great site to do www.flashearth.com
Hands down the most amazing google map tool out there, great job!
Make sure to read the instructions.
Also for extending the plugin to component and modules you need to make a little modification to the index.php on the Joomla root directory... be aware on your upgrades that you might need to make changes to the file.
In the setup for the plugin you may need to input your coordinates (LAT and LOG)... I found a great site to do www.flashearth.com
Hands down the most amazing google map tool out there, great job!
First of all thank You for the plugin, it's great! Very nice and awfull kind help, because of my low knowledge i had some problems with IE7 displaying the plugin but Mike was very kind and helped me trough. It's my "stupidity" and not the plugin :)
Thumbs UP Mike! Great job!
Thumbs UP Mike! Great job!
Mike's plugin is an absolute must if you want maps on your site
But what really impressed me was Mike's fantastic customer service...he quickly gave me the support I needed and even helped me resolve a bug that was to do with something else but affected his plugin on my site.
Brilliant!
But what really impressed me was Mike's fantastic customer service...he quickly gave me the support I needed and even helped me resolve a bug that was to do with something else but affected his plugin on my site.
Brilliant!
Worked from the very first start, works excellent!
Easy to implement, just needs to put some mambot code into your content.
Read install doc to understand google maps usage (requires API key from Google).
Easy to implement, just needs to put some mambot code into your content.
Read install doc to understand google maps usage (requires API key from Google).
I decided to use this component a little while ago for my multilingual site. Everything worked perfectly given the use of use of the mambot but I noticed 2 little problems:
a) There was an overlap of my site's logo with lightbox
b) I couldn't translate the text in my site's second language.
I contacted the author without having many hopes (after all it is a free component) and to my surprise he replied almost instantly sending me a new version that solved my first problem.
The second problem was a bit nastier so Mike followed my steps almost daily, he sent me another version and finally gave me the solution I needed and all this without asking for anything in return.
This is definitelly the BEST SUPPORT I ever had and given the fact that this is also a great mambot I give it an excellent rating (as well as a small donation)
Excellent work Mike!
a) There was an overlap of my site's logo with lightbox
b) I couldn't translate the text in my site's second language.
I contacted the author without having many hopes (after all it is a free component) and to my surprise he replied almost instantly sending me a new version that solved my first problem.
The second problem was a bit nastier so Mike followed my steps almost daily, he sent me another version and finally gave me the solution I needed and all this without asking for anything in return.
This is definitelly the BEST SUPPORT I ever had and given the fact that this is also a great mambot I give it an excellent rating (as well as a small donation)
Excellent work Mike!
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