Title: Google maps not loading Last modified: August 22, 2016 --- # Google maps not loading * [shaswa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shaswa/) * (@shaswa) * [11 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/) * I’m placing maps in a hidden div and it’s being made visible onclick and it;s being loaded only partially as in this link [http://imgur.com/aUBUPbz](http://imgur.com/aUBUPbz) * This seems to be a common problem with the maps API and the recommended solution is to use google.maps.event.trigger(map, “resize”). * Has anyone encountered this issue before and how could I call the above call using Google Maps Builder? * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-maps-builder/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-maps-builder/) Viewing 13 replies - 1 through 13 (of 13 total) * [tjcafferkey](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tjcafferkey/) * (@tjcafferkey) * [11 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468744) * I’m having the same issue as this, any solutions? * **UPDATE: SEE BELOW.** * [tjcafferkey](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tjcafferkey/) * (@tjcafferkey) * [11 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468746) * Just found the solution: Make sure you have the following in the relevant template files: * header.php (between your tags): `` * footer.php: `` * Plugin Author [Devin Walker](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dlocc/) * (@dlocc) * [11 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468756) * Hey we are aware of the issue of having a google map in a hidden element which is then toggled. We’re working towards a fix. * [@tjcafferkey](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tjcafferkey/) – ALL WordPress themes should have these two critical functions. If your theme does NOT then it’s considered broken. Plugins rely on these two functions, and a number more, to work properly. * [tjcafferkey](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tjcafferkey/) * (@tjcafferkey) * [11 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468758) * Yes, in this case I had just forgotten to put the footer function in the theme so it’s likely some others may have done the same as me. * Thread Starter [shaswa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shaswa/) * (@shaswa) * [11 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468759) * I loaded the map div normally and on page load, I just hid the map. That removed the errors from the layout. And onclick, it’s showing the map as expected. * Also, make sure if you click to show the map before the page is loaded, it doesn’t hide the map. We used a global variable to check if a click event has occurred or not. * [@tjcafferkey](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tjcafferkey/): That wasn’t the issue for us. * It does obviously cause a minimal bad UI experience to the user based on their internet speed. But until a fix is made available or we find a better method, We are going to use this method. * [@devin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/devin/) Walker: Is there any scheduled release date for a fix? * Plugin Author [Devin Walker](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dlocc/) * (@dlocc) * [11 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468760) * We will be coming out with a development roadmap soon that will have bug fixes and feature requests on it. Until then, I don’t have any solid date to give you. * Thread Starter [shaswa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shaswa/) * (@shaswa) * [11 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468761) * Cool. Thanks for the plugin though! It’s a really good one. * Plugin Author [Devin Walker](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dlocc/) * (@dlocc) * [11 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468764) * Thanks! We’re working to improve it more. If you like it please consider rating it! :] * [https://wordpress.org/support/view/plugin-reviews/google-maps-builder](https://wordpress.org/support/view/plugin-reviews/google-maps-builder) * [pag](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pag/) * (@pag) * [11 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468823) * I am stucked with the problem that the maps does not show up on my web site. I have checked the recommended solution, i.e. * Make sure you have the following in the relevant template files: * header.php (between your tags): * footer.php: * But it does not help. * Any ideas out there? * [surferdude](https://wordpress.org/support/users/surferdude/) * (@surferdude) * [11 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468825) * Hi All, * I’m also getting this. wp_head() and wp_footer() are indeed in the theme (Ward Theme by Bavotasan). I think the issue is occuring as I’m trying to display the map inside a “Shortcodes Ultimate” Plugin Tab element, so yes it’s hidden upon initial page load. I’m currently checking if there is a solution based on triggering a map resize… eg: * [http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19003291/embed-google-map-is-wrong-displayed-until-resizing-webpage](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19003291/embed-google-map-is-wrong-displayed-until-resizing-webpage) * Thanks * Plugin Author [Matt Cromwell](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webdevmattcrom/) * (@webdevmattcrom) * [11 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468828) * [@surferdude](https://wordpress.org/support/users/surferdude/) I think your issue is somewhat different. I would be helpful to open a separate ticket with this and include a link to your site so we can see the problem live if possible. * [surferdude](https://wordpress.org/support/users/surferdude/) * (@surferdude) * [11 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468831) * Ah ok, no problem will do thanks 🙂 * [mehdi9500](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mehdi9500/) * (@mehdi9500) * [11 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/google-maps-not-loading/#post-5468850) * thank you **tjcafferkey** it solved my problem. 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