Google Maps Platform API Checker

Name: Google Maps Platform API Checker
Rating: 4.428070175438597 (1710 reviews)
Author: Google Maps Platform Team

By: Google Maps Platform Team

Helping you implement your licensed Google Maps Platform APIs.

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-12-23

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The Google Maps Platform API Checker allows you to determine if your website is properly implementing Google’s licensed Maps APIs. Ideal for partners and developers, the Checker shows information about common watchpoints and pitfalls while deploying Maps Platform APIs, including Maps Javascript, Static Maps, and Street View APIs.

No longer do you need to sift through code or the JavaScript Console to identify problems. Instead, technical issues are automatically displayed in an icon on the browser’s address bar. Note that the tool does not check for compliance with Google’s terms of service, which govern API usage.

Learn more about our privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy

Release Notes:

1.1.9

Improved functionality with the latest version of Chrome.

1.1.8

We now flag malformed keys.

1.1.7

Updates to help you find keyless usage
Updates to messages and wording
Simplified interface

1.1.6

Minor message updates.

1.1.4

Basic JSAPI detection
Minor bug fixes

1.0.5 - 1.1.1

Detects client side service usage, including Geocoding, Directions, Distance Matrix, Elevation and Places API.
Signed-in Maps and Google Maps Embed API support.
Bug fixes & performance improvements

0.9.5 - 0.9.8

Minor bug fixes

Extension

By:

Google Maps Platform Team

Users:

300,000

Rating:

4.43

(1,710)

Version:

1.1.9 Last updated: 2019-04-22

Creation date:

2019-04-22

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
webRequest
*://*/*

Size:

119.00KB

Email:

gm*****@google.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2024-12-23

User reviews

Pros

Working Perfect - The extension functions well for checking integrated Google Maps on websites.
Very helpful for business growth.

Cons

Many users report that the extension does not work.
Accuracy issues with location tracking.
Some users received the extension without downloading it.

Recent reviews

Th*****, 2024-08-17

Working Perfect - After adding the extension, go to your website with the integrated Google Map and check the extension's results to understand its functionality.

De*****, 2024-07-20

Ju*****, 2024-07-18

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Google Maps Platform API Checker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Google Maps Platform API Checker may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.