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Hi,
Just noticed that Google now wants an API key when using GoogleMaps on a website. But before I can even register an API Key, Google is asking for payment details.
Does this mean that embedding GoogleMaps on a website isn’t free any more? Or does Google allow for a certain amount of free map-views per website?
If they offer a free option: Is there a way to get an API Key without putting down credit card details? (So that the map won’t load any more after the free map views limit has been reached?)I know, this is not really related to Enfold – but I was hoping that someone would still be able to answer/clarify this. I’m sure there’s lots of people out there who now need to register for an API but don’t want to leave their credit card details.
Thank you very much!
Hey BelIblis,
Thank you using Enfold.
Yes, you need to set up the billing account in order to create an API key. There’s still a $200 free credit per month, so you’ll still be able to use the map element for free to some extent. You’ll find more info in the new pricing page.
// https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/pricing/sheet/
Check the “Dynamic Maps” and “Geocoding” rows. These are the required APIs to render the theme’s map element.
Best regards,
IsmaelHi all,
Its true Google Maps has limited the free trial API Java Key only for 1 ( one ) map request per 24 hours. To create your billing information and need a valid Credit Card.
See you
MarkusThanks everyone for their input!
I think this new API thing is quite problematic for web designers:
I create websites for small businesses, and a lot of my clients are not very computer-literate. It’ll be hard (in some cases: impossible) to convince them to create a google account and leave their credit card details with google. They’d rather have the same (static) map picture that’s been on their website the past 20 years.
Of course, I could create an API key through my own google account – but I don’t want to send out monthly bills to dozens of websites just for their google maps usage. I understand the $200 freebie from google – but if I apply it to 40 websites, that’s only $5 free maps usage per website.I’d be interested to hear how other webdesigners will approach this:
Will you leave it to your customers to sort out their own API key? Are you planning to send them a monthly or quarterly bill?And, to the Kriesi team:
Are there any plans to update Enfold to use alternative maps such as Open Street Maps?Hi,
Are there any plans to update Enfold to use alternative maps such as Open Street Maps?
This feature is currently under consideration. The team might implement the LeafletJS or the OpenLayers library but this may take a while. You have to use the current map element temporarily or find a working plugin.
Example: https://wordpress.org/plugins/leaflet-map/
Best regards,
IsmaelHi Ismael,
That’s really great news – and to be honest, this sort of responsiveness by the Kriesi/Enfold team is one of the reasons why I like working with Enfold so much! Thank you so much!
When you say “this might take a while”: Do you have a rough timeline? Are we talking weeks, or months? Or more like half a year? I’m not going to hold you against your answer, and I know some times might take longer than anticipated. But I’d very much appreciate if you could share your thoughts on how long this might take until we see it in Enfold.
Thank you again!
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