JA Google Map Plugin allows users to embed Google Maps, into articles. A step further, it comes with Code Generator, which allows generation of multiple maps with varied configurations and layouts.
Features :
- Install as a plugin through Joomla Backend.
- Supports various map types viz., | Road Map | Satellite Map | Hybrid Map | Terrain / Physical Map |
- Easy backend, descriptions and usage instructions in the tooltips.
- Customize Place description details, shown as a popup on frontend.
- Preview map settings right in the backend.
- Various button / layout options for Zoom Toolbar and Map type toolbar.
- Display or hide various available options.
- Show images | Wikipedia Articles | You Tube Movies | as layers on your maps.
- Generate unlimited customized maps to use anywhere in your site, using unique Code Generator.
Requirements :
- Joomla 1.5.xx
- Google Map API Key. Register here to get one for yourself.
INSTALLATION
JA Google Map Plugin is installed as a normal plugin, from the Joomla Admin Backend. Post installation it is necessary to enable the plugin.
Screenshot of Step by Step installation.

1. Install the JA_map_plugin using Joomla Install / Uninstall option.
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2. Sucessful installation will be flashed on proper installation.
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3. Go to Plugin Manager to enable and set the configurations.
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4. Under System type plugins, search and enable the JA Map Plugin
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5. Read the instructions, tootips and start generation your map codes and insert them into your articles.