Googlemaps Plugin 
Version
2.18 (last update on Oct 20, 2012)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
628
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
Very reliable mapping service with excellent documentation, possible to achieve complex solutions when required.
Mike Reumer deserves a world of credit for producing a well-documented, versatile extension that gives you a variety of creative options for your site. When I installed it, Google had a bug immediately thereafter. Mike chased it down with them and kept me informed throughout. It was fixed the next day.
Also, I hope people contribute to Mike's cause ... when someone puts something together that's this useful and of such high quality, we can kick in something for its maintenance. Plus he provides a link to his contributors!
Also, I hope people contribute to Mike's cause ... when someone puts something together that's this useful and of such high quality, we can kick in something for its maintenance. Plus he provides a link to his contributors!
I used this extension on a personal blog site, and I'd say I'm an intermediate-level Joomla! user. This extension is very versatile and can be employed to do lots of different things. The author has an awesome selection of well-documented examples which are incredibly useful, and give lots of ideas for how to get the best out of the extension. I turned up a fairly obscure bug relating to the editor I was using, and the author investigated the bug, fixed it and sent me a personal response within 24 hours. Very pleased to recommend this extension.
Installed the plugin in minutes. Configured the display the way I wanted in another 2 mins. Was done my "Location" page for client in 15 minutes flat - even after exploring a few extra options! Thumbs up, many times over!!!! One question, has anyone played with this plugin with ver. 1.7? Wondering if I upgrade from 1.6, will it cause issues...
Up and running in 5 minutes.
Not just nice to have but must have product with intuitive menus and functions.
Tested all across Joomla 1.6.4
Not just nice to have but must have product with intuitive menus and functions.
Tested all across Joomla 1.6.4
This is an amazing plugin for Joomla. I tried several plugins on the market for google maps but this one is the best!
Also, excellent support!
Thanks Mike Great job with this plugin
Keep up with the good work
Also, excellent support!
Thanks Mike Great job with this plugin
Keep up with the good work
I looked at a few Google Maps plugins and found this one to have a great look and feel. I especially liked the ability to include the map on my page and size it accordingly and provide a button so that users could open the map in a lightbox and get directions to our Village Hall which is what the website is for. But more importantly I had a little problem with the font color due to the template that I was using. I emailed Mike and recieved a reply within 7 minutes. Mike had several options for me to try and he was able to get my issue resolved. Very nice gentleman and I would recommend this application to anyone looking or a Google Maps app for their site.
Thanks again Mike for all your help.
Kindest regards,
Alfred Gaskin
Thanks again Mike for all your help.
Kindest regards,
Alfred Gaskin
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