Title: Google Maps API
Last modified: August 31, 2016

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# Google Maps API

 *  Resolved [TheViv](https://wordpress.org/support/users/octotoot/)
 * (@octotoot)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-api-5/)
 * This was a nice plugin, but ever since this new version 3.10, I am going in circles
   trying to get an API key. Below are the test results from several times of trying
   to follow your directions. Additionally, did not upgrade to PRO, nevertheless
   the widget thinks so.
 * Google Static Maps API test – OK
    Google Embed Maps API test – FAILED
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-maps-widget/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-maps-widget/)

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 *  Plugin Author [WebFactory](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webfactory/)
 * (@webfactory)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-api-5/#post-7112203)
 * Hi,
    The API key is not something we like nor want. Google provides maps and 
   they make the rules. We’re doing our best to make the transition as smooth as
   possible. That’s why, at the moment, maps work even without keys. Remove any 
   referral based restrictions you may have set on the API key and make sure both
   API services are active. Please bear in mind that changes can take a few minutes
   to take effect. All users that previously had extra features active got PRO free
   for a month to try it out.
 *  Plugin Author [WebFactory](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webfactory/)
 * (@webfactory)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-api-5/#post-7112384)
 * Closed due to inactivity. Reopen if necessary.

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 * [Maps Widget for Google Maps](https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-maps-widget/)
 * [Frequently Asked Questions](https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-maps-widget/#faq)
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 * 2 participants
 * Last reply from: [WebFactory](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webfactory/)
 * Last activity: [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-api-5/#post-7112384)
 * Status: resolved