Free vs Pro
The free version of WP Google Street View is enough to publish real maps and Street View content inside WordPress.
The Pro version is for site owners who need stronger presentation control, richer location storytelling, and local-marketing depth.
| Feature | Free | Pro ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Google Street View (360° panorama) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Maps (2D map) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shortcode [wpgsv] (via CPT) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shortcode [wpgsv_map] (inline) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple maps per page | ✓ | ✓ |
| Map categories | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Places Autocomplete | ✓ | ✓ |
| Responsive design | ✓ | ✓ |
| 21 languages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Synchronized view (Street View + Map) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom marker icons | ✗ | ✓ |
| Marker animations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom HTML InfoBox content | ✗ | ✓ |
| InfoBox max width control | ✗ | ✓ |
| 5 built-in map style presets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom map style (JSON) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Traffic layer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bicycle layer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Transit layer | ✗ | ✓ |
| LocalBusiness schema (JSON-LD) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Priority support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Download | Get Pro |
What the free version is good for
The free plugin is a strong entry point when you want to:
- embed Street View;
- display standard Google Maps;
- use multiple maps on a page;
- publish shortcodes without custom code;
- validate the plugin on your WordPress stack.
For many single-location sites, that is enough to get value quickly.
What the Pro version changes
Pro is not only “more features”. It changes what kind of location experience you can publish.
It unlocks:
- Synchronized Street View + Map for immersive plus geographic context;
- Custom marker icons for stronger visual branding and wayfinding;
- Marker animations for emphasis where needed;
- Custom HTML Info Box for richer contextual information;
- 5 map style presets + custom JSON for design control;
- Traffic, bicycle, and transit layers when journey context matters;
- LocalBusiness JSON-LD schema for local SEO support;
- Priority support for faster resolution.
Which upgrade path makes sense?
Stay on Free if:
- you only need standard embeds;
- you do not need synchronized view or custom marker design;
- you are validating the plugin on your workflow first;
- LocalBusiness schema is not yet part of your local SEO plan.
Move to Pro if:
- the page presentation quality matters for trust and conversion;
- you need to control styles and markers precisely;
- you publish multiple local pages and want stronger consistency;
- your site relies on local-business visibility and structured data;
- you need the synchronized experience rather than a simple map.
Best fit for Pro
The Pro version tends to make the biggest difference for:
- real-estate agencies;
- tourism and attractions;
- hotels and restaurants;
- retail stores;
- dealerships;
- healthcare and campus sites;
- multi-location businesses.
These are the contexts where better context, styling, and local-SEO signals often matter most.
Try before you commit
Not sure if Pro is the right fit? Start with a 7-day trial.
The best evaluation workflow is:
- install the free version;
- validate the map and Street View workflow;
- test your real page templates;
- trial Pro if synchronized layouts, markers, styles, or schema are important.
That way, the upgrade decision is based on your real use case instead of a guess.