Installation and modules

Install the base plugin

In WordPress, open Plugins → Add New Plugin.
Install and activate the MapSVG Lite plugin, or upload the Lite ZIP supplied for your installation.
Open MapSVG in the WordPress menu.

Use the plugin package intended for your version. Do not rename a legacy v8 plugin folder to turn it into the v9 base plugin.

Install paid modules

The v9 base plugin and paid modules are separate plugins. Install the modules included in your purchase, keep the base plugin active, and enter your license through MapSVG → Settings where required. Features such as Directory, Import, Clustering, Code editor, and AI can depend on the modules available on your site.

A Premium placeholder explains a capability that is unavailable in the current installation. Activate the corresponding module before following instructions for that feature. Do not try to recover a missing feature by deleting the App’s saved settings.

Initial settings

Open Settings at the bottom of the MapSVG navigation. Review the installation-wide settings and license. Add a Google Maps API key only if you need Google Maps, address lookup, or geocoding. A plain SVG map does not need that key.

For Google-enabled projects, enable the Google services required by your chosen features and configure appropriate restrictions for your website. Do not put private server credentials in templates or frontend JavaScript.

Check the installation

Create a small SVG map and open its preview. Confirm that the editor loads, the SVG is visible, and a region responds in Arrow mode. Then publish and test the shortcode on a WordPress page.

For an existing v8 installation, read Upgrading from v8 before migrating a live map. Keep a backup of the database, uploaded SVGs, and installed plugins.