Google Maps Explorer is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
Google Maps Explorer A Chrome extension that allows users to open a Google Maps popup extension window to view location of an address or keyword highlighted on any webpage. Features: Extension Popup: Access to small interactive Google Maps window directly in browser extension popup window Direct Text Search: Highlight address or keyword on any webpage and right-click or use keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Y to automatically search that text on google maps popup Custom Configurations: Save default map configuration settings and toggle between dark and light mode themes Installation: Install through Google Chrome App Store Usage: After installing the extension, click on the Google Maps Explorer icon in your Chrome toolbar to access map Highlight text and right-click or use shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Y to view the address in the extension window Compatibility: Browsers: Google Chrome (latest version) Operating System: Windows, Linux, MacOS, ChromeOS
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Maps Explorer (original) | 5.0 | 2K+ | Free | A Google Maps extension that shows a popup map of any address selected from a webpage |
| Maps Scraper by Presto | 3.9 | 400K+ | Freemium | Extract Business Listings from Bing Maps and OpenStreetMap. Powerful Way to Find Clients. Presto is Maps Scraper and Lead Extractor |
| Google Search Maps Button | 4.8 | 200K+ | Free | Adds back the Maps button to Google search pages and makes the search result map images clickable again for seamless navigation. |
| Maps Scraper & Leads Extractor - MapsLeads | 4.7 | 100K+ | Free | Automatically extract business names, addresses, photos, coordinates, websites, emails, social media and more from Bing Maps. |
| AdBlock | 4.5 | 61M+ | Freemium | Beginners who want ad blocking without settings |
| AdGuard AdBlocker | 4.7 | 16M+ | Free | Unmatched adblock extension against advertising and pop-ups. Blocks ads on Facebook, YouTube and all other websites. |
| Malwarebytes Browser Guard | 3.9 | 11M+ | Free | Block malware, scams, phishing and trackers for safer, cleaner, and ad-free browsing. |
| Online Security | 3.6 | 11M+ | Freemium | Powering your web experience with a reliable, endpoint protection layer. |
| uBlock Origin | 4.7 | 11M+ | Free | Anyone who wants the most efficient, most configurable ad and tracker blocker available. |
| Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy 1clickVPN | 4.6 | 9M+ | Free | Free VPN for Chrome, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy. Install 1clickVPN to protect your privacy |
| Authenticator | 3.7 | 9M+ | Free | Authenticator generates two-factor authentication codes in your browser. |
Extract Business Listings from Bing Maps and OpenStreetMap. Powerful Way to Find Clients. Presto is Maps Scraper and Lead Extractor
Why it replaces Google Maps Explorer: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Extract Business Listings from Bing Maps and OpenStreetMap. Powerful Way to Find Clients. Presto is Maps Scraper and Lead Extractor
Adds back the Maps button to Google search pages and makes the search result map images clickable again for seamless navigation.
Why it replaces Google Maps Explorer: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Adds back the Maps button to Google search pages and makes the search result map images clickable again for seamless navigation.
Automatically extract business names, addresses, photos, coordinates, websites, emails, social media and more from Bing Maps.
Why it replaces Google Maps Explorer: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Automatically extract business names, addresses, photos, coordinates, websites, emails, social media and more from Bing Maps.
One of the most installed ad blockers for Chrome, with simple whitelisting.
Why it replaces Google Maps Explorer: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: One of the most installed ad blockers for Chrome, with simple whitelisting.
Unmatched adblock extension against advertising and pop-ups. Blocks ads on Facebook, YouTube and all other websites.
Why it replaces Google Maps Explorer: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Unmatched adblock extension against advertising and pop-ups. Blocks ads on Facebook, YouTube and all other websites.
Block malware, scams, phishing and trackers for safer, cleaner, and ad-free browsing.
Why it replaces Google Maps Explorer: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Block malware, scams, phishing and trackers for safer, cleaner, and ad-free browsing.
Powering your web experience with a reliable, endpoint protection layer.
Why it replaces Google Maps Explorer: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Powering your web experience with a reliable, endpoint protection layer.
Efficient, open-source content and ad blocker.
Why it replaces Google Maps Explorer: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Efficient, open-source content and ad blocker.
Free VPN for Chrome, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy. Install 1clickVPN to protect your privacy
Why it replaces Google Maps Explorer: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Free VPN for Chrome, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy. Install 1clickVPN to protect your privacy
Authenticator generates two-factor authentication codes in your browser.
Why it replaces Google Maps Explorer: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Authenticator generates two-factor authentication codes in your browser.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Maps Scraper by Presto is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Extract Business Listings from Bing Maps and OpenStreetMap. Powerful Way to Find Clients. Presto is Maps Scraper and Lead Extractor
Yes — Google Search Maps Button, Maps Scraper & Leads Extractor - MapsLeads, AdGuard AdBlocker are free.
