=== Lazy Load for GMaps ===
Contributors: Webamator
Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=E3PFX4WXM3BMN
Tags: Google Maps,performance,optimize,lazy load
Requires PHP: 7.4
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.1.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html


Short Description: Simple WordPress plugin that loads Google Maps in posts and pages via Lazy Load for faster page performance.

== Description ==

I think, it’s no secret that Google Maps slow down your page load. Lazy Load for Google Maps is a very simple plugin for WordPress and it allows you to solve this issue. It improves page load times and increases your Google PageSpeed Score.

== External services ==

This plugin loads maps from the external Google Maps service (https://maps.googleapis.com).  
Map tiles and related data are requested directly from Google servers; no personal data is sent from your site except the map coordinates and your API key (if provided).  

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy  
Terms of Service: https://maps.google.com/help/terms_maps/

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is this plugin make Google PageSpeed 100% for my site? =

This plugin increase result on posts/pages with Google Maps. Additionally, to achieve a 100% score you need a fast theme, caching, etc.

= Is this plugin responsive? =

Yes.

= Can you change the plugin for other languages? =

Sure. Contact me on the [plugin page on my blog](https://www.helper-wp.com/plugins/lazy-load-google-maps/) or [create a new topic on the wordpress.org forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/lazy-load-for-gmaps/) or [help improve the translation](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/lazy-load-for-gmaps/).

= I found a bug. =

Just tell me via the [Plugin page on my blog](https://www.helper-wp.com/plugins/lazy-load-google-maps/), [leave a comment in a post about Lazy Load for GMaps](https://wordpress.org/plugins/lazy-load-for-gmaps/) or [create a new topic on the wordpress.org forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/lazy-load-for-gmaps/).

= I would like a feature to be added. =

Just tell me.  You can use the [Plugin page on my blog](https://www.helper-wp.com/plugins/lazy-load-google-maps/). If you wish some premium feature, you can [hire me on Upwork](https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01be316f1125fbe965). In this case mark your message please, for example "premium Lazy Load for GMaps".

= I wish help. =

* Tell me about bugs you think you've found and if you can't find any
* [Confirm it works with your version of WP on wordpress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/lazy-load-for-gmaps/)
* [Rate my plugin on wordpress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/lazy-load-for-gmaps/)
* [Help improve the translation](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/lazy-load-for-gmaps/)

== Installation ==

Installation via WP Dashboard is very easy. Just use the 'Plugins' -> 'Add New' screen and all will be well. 
Manual installation via FTP is very straightforward as well:
1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Use the 'Settings' -> 'Lazy Load GMaps' menu for insert/change your Google Maps API key.
4. Just use shortcode (example [lazy_google_map latitude="50.449688999" longitude="30.52250900"])


== Screenshots ==

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== Changelog ==

= 1.1.1 =

* NEW: tested for WP 7.0
* IMPROVED: plugin settings

= 1.1.0 =

* NEW: tested for WP 6.8
* NEW: Gutenberg compatibility
* IMPROVED: Enhanced sanitization and escaping for improved security
* IMPROVED: Refactored code for better performance and readability
* SECURITY: Enhanced sanitization and escaping for safer output. 

= 1.0.3 =

* FIX: small issue in translate.

= 1.0.2 =

* NEW: added Ukrainian and Russian translations.
* NEW: tested for WP 5.3.2
* FIX: small issue for Gutenberg

= 1.0.1 =

* Write simple plugin.


== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.0 =
Tested with WordPress 6.8+. Improved security, better performance, and Gutenberg compatibility.

= 1.0.3 =
This version have small fix in translate.

= 1.0.2 =
This version have small fix for Gutenberg Editor.
 
= 1.0.1 =
This version allow use shortcodes.