András Guseo

<p>MapSwap for The Events Calendar replaces Google Maps with an alternative map provider on the single event pages. No API key required, no usage fees, no restrictions — just fast, reliable, and free maps powered by OpenStreetMap.</p>
<p>It requires the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/leaflet-map/" rel="ugc">Leaflet Map</a> plugin and <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-events-calendar/" rel="ugc">The Events Calendar</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Want to replace maps on Venue pages and the Map view as well? Download the beta version of <a href="https://andrasguseo.com/mapswap-for-the-events-calendar" rel="nofollow ugc">MapSwap Pro</a> for FREE and give it a try!</strong></p>
<h4>Why MapSwap?</h4>
<ul>
<li>No API key needed – OpenStreetMap is free and open. No sign-ups, no billing, no quotas.</li>
<li>Privacy-friendly – OpenStreetMap doesn’t track your visitors the way Google does.</li>
<li>Works with your existing events – MapSwap uses the venue addresses you’ve already entered. No data migration, no extra setup.</li>
<li>Easy to set up – Install, activate, enable. Your maps are swapped in seconds.</li>
<li>Easy to revert – Disable the setting or deactivate the plugin and Google Maps is back.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Features of MapSwap free version</h4>
<p>Everything you need to replace Google Maps on single event pages.</p>
<ul>
<li>Replaces Google Maps with OpenStreetMap on single event pages</li>
<li>Configurable zoom level and zoom controls</li>
<li>Adjustable map height and width</li>
<li>A link to OpenStreetMap instead of Google Maps</li>
<li>Compatible with any theme that supports The Events Calendar</li>
</ul>
<h4>Features of MapSwap Pro</h4>
<p>Take it further. MapSwap Pro extends the free plugin to cover Events Calendar Pro features.</p>
<ul>
<li>Replaces the Google Maps-powered Map view with OpenStreetMap</li>
<li>Replaces Google Maps on single Venue pages</li>
<li>Individual settings for Venue pages</li>
</ul>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/leaflet-map/" rel="ugc">Leaflet Map</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-events-calendar/" rel="ugc">The Events Calendar</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to OpenStreetMap to display an interactive map on single event pages. When a visitor views an event page with a venue address, the plugin generates a link to OpenStreetMap using that address so the map can be rendered.</p>
<p><strong>What data is sent:</strong> The venue address entered in The Events Calendar is included in the request URL sent to OpenStreetMap’s servers.</p>
<p><strong>When it is sent:</strong> Every time a visitor loads a single event page that has a venue with an address.</p>
<p><strong>Service provider:</strong> OpenStreetMap Foundation</p>
<ul>
<li>Website: https://www.openstreetmap.org</li>
<li>Terms of Use: https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy</li>
</ul>


MapSwap for The Events Calendar

MapSwap for The Events Calendar replaces Google Maps with an alternative map provider on the single event pages.

Nicola Franchini

<p>Tired of complex Google Maps API keys, fees, and tracking cookies? VenoMaps is the lightweight, privacy-focused solution for displaying beautiful, responsive, and interactive maps on your WordPress website.</p>
<p>Based on OpenLayers and OpenStreetMap (OSM) data, VenoMaps ensures quick setup and full compliance with modern privacy standards, as the default map styles require <strong>NO API KEY</strong> and are free from tracking.</p>
<p>👉 <a href="https://veno.es/venomaps/" rel="nofollow ugc">Try the online demo and see it in action!</a></p>
<h3>Key Advantages (The VenoMaps Difference)</h3>
<ul>
<li>🔑 <strong>NO API KEY REQUIRED:</strong> Use the default OpenStreetMap styles completely free and without registration.</li>
<li>🍪 <strong>Privacy-First:</strong> The default maps are loaded without any tracking cookies, making GDPR compliance easier.</li>
<li>⚡ <strong>Performance-Focused:</strong> A lightweight library ensures fast loading times compared to heavy Google Maps scripts.</li>
<li>🎨 <strong>Fully Customizable:</strong> Upload your custom markers, create multi-stop routes, and choose from multiple map styles, or add your own custom tilesets.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Live Marker Search:</strong> Allow users to instantly filter locations by searching marker titles and infobox content. Perfect for store locators and directories.</li>
<li><strong>Custom Routes:</strong> Create and display custom routes by selecting markers as waypoints. Ideal for travel blogs, event maps, and delivery routes.</li>
<li><strong>Gutenberg Block</strong> for easy insertion into posts and pages.</li>
<li>Manage <strong>custom markers</strong> using the WP Media Library.</li>
<li><strong>Responsive design</strong> ensures a perfect display on all devices.</li>
<li>Advanced <strong>Marker Clustering</strong> for better performance with large data sets.</li>
<li>Import large lists of markers efficiently via <strong>CSV file</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Geolocation utility</strong> to find Latitude/Longitude from an address.</li>
<li>Supports external custom styles from Stadiamaps, Thunderforest, and Maptiler (API keys required only for these optional services).</li>
</ul>


VenoMaps – OpenStreetMap & Privacy-Friendly Geo Maps

Create beautiful, searchable maps with custom markers and routes. The simple, private alternative to Google Maps.

MapSwap for The Events Calendar vs VenoMaps – OpenStreetMap & Privacy-Friendly Geo Maps