Fixes a fatal error some installs hit on 1.5.0. Recommended update if you're on 1.5.0.<\/p>","1.5.0":"
Markers, styles, search, and fullscreen now actually work on the live site (not just the editor preview) once an API key is set, plus new filtering, directions, map layers, and marker list features, a security fix, and a bump to requiring WordPress 6.1+. Recommended update.<\/p>","1.4.1":"
Maintenance release with build dependency updates for current WordPress and block editor tooling. Safe update, no breaking changes.<\/p>","1.4.0":"
Maintenance and readme\/metadata update, with SEO-oriented listing copy and a WordPress 7.0 tested-up-to value. Safe update, no breaking changes.<\/p>","1.3.2":"
Renames the plugin to "GeoVerse Maps" to comply with WordPress directory guidelines, and includes performance improvements and bug fixes. Please update as soon as possible.<\/p>","1.3.1":"
Changes the plugin name to comply with WordPress guidelines and improves compatibility with the latest WordPress version. Please update as soon as possible.<\/p>","1.3.0":"
Focuses on performance improvements, a better mobile experience, and compatibility with current WordPress versions.<\/p>"},"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":2905628,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":"","width":128,"height":128},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":2905628,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":"","width":256,"height":256}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.jpg":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.jpg","revision":3629382,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1544,"height":500},"banner-772x250.jpg":{"filename":"banner-772x250.jpg","revision":3629382,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":"","width":772,"height":250}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":{"xero\/google-maps":{"$schema":"https:\/\/schemas.wp.org\/trunk\/block.json","apiVersion":3,"name":"xero\/google-maps","version":"1.5.1","title":"GeoVerse Maps \u2014 Google Maps Block","category":"xero","description":"WordPress Google Maps block for Gutenberg: embed responsive maps without an API key\u2014custom markers, styles, store locator & local SEO layouts.","keywords":["google maps","maps","gutenberg","store locator","location","directions","business location","local seo"],"example":{},"attributes":{"blockId":{"type":"string"},"lat":{"type":"number","default":40.7127753},"lng":{"type":"number","default":-74.0059728},"location":{"type":"string","default":"New York, NY, USA"},"title":{"type":"string","default":"Location Map"},"description":{"type":"string","default":"Interactive Google Map showing location details"},"zoom":{"type":"object","default":{"value":8}},"height":{"type":"number","default":350},"showZoomButtons":{"type":"boolean","default":true},"showMapTypeButtons":{"type":"boolean","default":true},"showStreetViewButton":{"type":"boolean","default":true},"showFullscreenButton":{"type":"boolean","default":true},"optionScrollWheel":{"type":"boolean","default":true},"gestureHandling":{"type":"string","default":"greedy"},"optionDraggable":{"type":"boolean","default":true},"content":{"type":"string"},"style":{"type":"string","default":"default"},"styleCustom":{"type":"string","default":""},"markers":{"type":"array","default":[]},"fullHeight":{"type":"boolean","default":false},"noApiStyle":{"type":"object","default":{},"selector":".xero-google-map-iframe"},"altText":{"type":"string","default":"Interactive Google Map"},"schema":{"type":"object","default":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Map"}},"showSearchBox":{"type":"boolean","default":false},"mapContainerStyle":{"type":"object","default":{}},"categories":{"type":"array","default":[]},"showFilters":{"type":"boolean","default":false},"showDirections":{"type":"boolean","default":false},"directionsTravelMode":{"type":"string","default":"DRIVING"},"layerTraffic":{"type":"boolean","default":false},"layerTransit":{"type":"boolean","default":false},"layerBicycling":{"type":"boolean","default":false},"showMarkerList":{"type":"boolean","default":false},"markerListPosition":{"type":"string","default":"below"}},"textdomain":"advanced-google-map-block","editorScript":"file:.\/index.js","viewScript":"file:.\/view.js","editorStyle":"file:.\/editor.css","style":"file:.\/style.css","render":"file:.\/render.php","supports":{"html":false,"className":false,"anchor":true,"align":["wide","full"]}}},"tagged_versions":["1.0.0","1.1.0","1.1.1","1.2.0","1.3.0","1.3.1","1.3.2","1.4.0","1.4.1","1.5.1"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":[],"screenshots":{"1":"The Google Maps block on the front end, with a custom style and markers.","2":"Block settings in the editor \u2014 location, zoom, markers, and appearance.","3":"Map style presets \u2014 switch themes to match a light, dark, or branded look.","4":"Marker filtering and the clickable marker list view.","5":"Turn-by-turn directions from a marker's info window."}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[1571,148076,1122,161025,6102],"plugin_category":[49],"plugin_contributors":[223308],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-173705","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-google-maps","plugin_tags-gutenberg","plugin_tags-local-seo","plugin_tags-map-block","plugin_tags-store-locator","plugin_category-maps-and-location","plugin_contributors-wpxero","plugin_committers-wpxero"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/advanced-google-map-block\/assets\/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3629382","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/advanced-google-map-block\/assets\/banner-1544x500.jpg?rev=3629382","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/advanced-google-map-block\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=2905628","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/advanced-google-map-block\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=2905628","generated":false},"screenshots":[],"raw_content":"\n
GeoVerse Maps adds a real Google Maps block to the WordPress block editor. Drop it into a post or page, search for your address, and you have a working map \u2014 no Google Cloud console, no API key, and nothing to configure just to get a location on the page.<\/p>\n\n
When you're ready for more, add a free Google Maps API key (it takes a couple of minutes) and the rest of the plugin opens up: custom marker icons, color-coded map themes, a location search box, turn-by-turn directions, live traffic and transit layers, and a filterable list view for sites with more than a couple of pins on the map.<\/p>\n\n
It's built for people who need a Google Maps Gutenberg block<\/strong> that just works \u2014 store locators, contact pages, real estate listings, restaurant \"find us\" pages, or any site where showing where you are<\/em> actually matters for local SEO.<\/p>\n\n If you want markers, custom styles, search, directions, or map layers, add a Google Maps API key first \u2014 either from the block's own \"API Key\" panel in the editor, or from Settings \u2192 GeoVerse Maps<\/strong>. Without a key, the block still works as a simple embedded map.<\/p>\n\n\n Not to get started. Without one, GeoVerse Maps shows a basic embedded map for your chosen location. Add a key when you want markers, custom styles, search, directions, filters, or map layers \u2014 Google's API key setup is free for typical usage on most sites.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. Maps are added as a native block inside the WordPress block editor \u2014 no shortcodes, no separate plugin settings you have to hunt for.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. Add as many markers as you need on one map, and optionally group them into categories so visitors can filter to just the locations they care about.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes, once an API key is configured. Each marker can show a \"Get Directions\" button that routes from the visitor's own location using Google Maps.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. The layout is responsive, and height can be set per breakpoint (desktop\/tablet\/mobile) so it doesn't dominate the screen on smaller devices.<\/p><\/dd>\n It helps with the part a map plugin can help with: fast, clean markup and a clear, accurate presentation of your business location \u2014 which matters for both visitors and search engines. Pair it with consistent NAP (name, address, phone) info and solid on-page content for the best results.<\/p><\/dd>\n Either from Settings \u2192 GeoVerse Maps<\/strong> in your WordPress admin, or directly from the map block's own Inspector settings while editing a post or page \u2014 whichever's more convenient. It's a single, site-wide setting either way.<\/p><\/dd>\n Most alternatives require an API key from the first click, or lock features behind a shortcode-only workflow. GeoVerse Maps gets you a working map immediately, is built as a proper Gutenberg block from the ground up, and grows into a full-featured, filterable store locator without switching plugins.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\nWhy people use it<\/h4>\n\n
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Do I need a Google Maps API key?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Is this a Gutenberg \/ block editor plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Can I show multiple locations, like a store locator?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Can visitors get directions to a location?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Will the map work on mobile?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Does this actually help with local SEO?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Where do I enter my API key?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
How is this different from other WordPress map plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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