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01/06/2026 07:33:17 PM (2 months ago)
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mapsamurai
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    99License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
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    11 A lightweight map builder for WordPress. Create store locators, document travels with galleries, and more with unlimited maps and locations.
     11A lightweight, mobile-friendly map builder for WordPress. Create store locators and location maps with unlimited locations.
    1212
    1313== Description ==
    1414
    15 **MapSamurai Lite** gives you everything you need to build custom maps and store locators for any WordPress site in minutes — no coding required!
     15***Build fast, modern store-locator and location maps for WordPress — no Google Maps, no API keys, no clutter.***
    1616
    1717Designed for speed, simplicity, and flexibility, MapSamurai Lite includes:
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    19 ✅ Easily build the perfect maps for your project, No coding required
    20 ✅ Create an unlimited amount of custom maps and locations
    21 ✅ Cutting edge search and filters to easily find locations
    22 ✅ Add location details, photos, and video to every location
    23 ✅ Fully responsive: Displays perfectly on all devices
    24 ✅ Easily place your map anywhere on your site via shortcode
     19• ***Unlimited locations*** with instant search & filters 
     20• ***Location Directory*** for quickly scanning locations 
     21• ***Fast, responsive frontend*** that works on mobile 
     22• ***Shortcodes & blocks*** — place maps anywhere
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    26 
    27 No license key required. No intrusive upsells. Just powerful maps, made simple.
     24MapSamurai Lite is built for modern WordPress sites that want fast, flexible maps that simply work.
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    2926📚 [View full documentation](https://mapsamurai.com/documentation-lite)
     
    4542== Frequently Asked Questions ==
    4643
     44= Why doesn't MapSamurai Lite use Google Maps? =
     45
     46MapSamurai Lite uses OpenStreetMap instead of Google Maps to avoid API keys, usage limits, and privacy concerns. This makes maps faster to set up, and free from usage-based fees or changing terms.
     47
    4748= Who is this plugin made for? =
    4849
    49 MapSamurai Lite is perfect for WordPress Developers and website owners who need to showcase locations on a map. This could be for tour sites, small businesses that wish to add a store locator, event planners, and more. If you need a straight forward map with up to 10 locations, each with their own unique information and photo/video galleries, then this plugin is a perfect fit.
     50MapSamurai Lite is perfect for WordPress Developers and website owners who need to showcase locations on a map. This could be for tour sites, small businesses that wish to add a store locator, event planners, and more. If you need a straightforward way to showcase map locations with rich details and media, then this plugin is a perfect fit.
    5051
    5152= What's included on the front-end maps? =
     
    5354The front end map includes the following features:
    5455
    55 -A sleek, fully responsive interactive map.
    56 -Unlimited locations, each with their own custom content.
    57 -Location galleries and details presented in a beautiful modal “popup” (click on a location in the above demo to see what we mean).
    58 -Custom tooltip content: The details that appear when hovering over each location.
    59 -Interactive Location Directory: This is the list that appears on the left-hand side of the map, giving a directory-style presentation of all locations alongside their title and short description.
    60 -Search: This feature let’s users search via zip code or city to find nearby locations
     56• Fully responsive interactive map.
     57• Unlimited locations with custom content
     58• Image and video galleries in clean modal popups
     59Custom tooltip content: The details that appear when hovering over each location.
     60• Interactive Location Directory: An organized list of locations for easy search.
     61• City and zip-code based search
    6162
    6263= Can I create more than one map? =
     
    7677
    7778
     79== Screenshots ==
     80
     811. Build fast store locators with no Google Maps or API keys
     822. Add rich details, images, and video to every location
     833. Manage locations quickly from a clean, beginner-friendly admin UI
     84
    7885== External Services ==
    7986
    8087This plugin uses third-party services to display maps and optional video content.
    81 OpenStreetMap – Loads map tiles when a map is viewed. Sends map coordinates only (no personal data).
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    83 Terms: https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use
    84 Privacy: https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy
    85 Vimeo (optional) – Fetches video thumbnails when an admin adds a Vimeo URL. Sends video ID only.
    86 Terms: https://vimeo.com/terms
    87 Privacy: https://vimeo.com/privacy
    88 YouTube (optional) – Embeds videos via iframe when a popup is opened. YouTube’s privacy policy applies.
    89 Terms: https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms
    90 Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
     89• OpenStreetMap – Loads map tiles when a map is viewed. Sends map coordinates only (no personal data). 
     90  Terms: https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use 
     91  Privacy: https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy 
     92
     93• Vimeo (optional) – Fetches video thumbnails when an admin adds a Vimeo URL. Sends video ID only. 
     94  Terms: https://vimeo.com/terms 
     95  Privacy: https://vimeo.com/privacy 
     96
     97• YouTube (optional) – Embeds videos via iframe when a popup is opened. YouTube’s privacy policy applies. 
     98  Terms: https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms 
     99  Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
    91100
    92101== Source Code ==
    93102This plugin includes compiled JavaScript files. All original source files are included.
    94103Third-party libraries used under their respective licenses:
    95 Leaflet.js (BSD)
    96 Slick Carousel (MIT)
    97 Owl Carousel (MIT)
    98 jQuery Easing (BSD)
    99 
    100 All libraries are used under their respective open-source licenses.
    101 
    102 
    103 == Screenshots ==
    104 
    105 1. An example of a MapSamurai Lite frontend map
    106 2. Add a beautiful gallery and details to every location
    107 3. Quickly add and customize locations as needed
     104Leaflet.js (BSD), Slick Carousel (MIT), Owl Carousel (MIT), jQuery Easing (BSD)
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