Performance tips

Google Maps API scripts add weight to your page. Here are practical tips to minimize the impact.

Load maps only where needed

WP Google Street View only enqueues the Google Maps JavaScript on pages that contain a WPGSV shortcode. The script is not loaded globally. This is already optimized by default.

Minimize maps per page

Each map instance triggers API calls. If a page has 5 maps, that is 5 map loads counted against your quota. Consider whether all maps are necessary or if some could be linked to dedicated pages instead.

Optimize images

If you use custom marker icons, optimize them:

Use .webp format
Keep file size under 10 KB
Use 32×32 or 64×64 pixel dimensions

Leverage browser caching

Google's API scripts are served from maps.googleapis.com with appropriate cache headers. Your visitors' browsers will cache these scripts automatically on repeat visits.

Use a CDN

If your site uses Cloudflare or another CDN, your static assets (plugin CSS, JS) are already cached at the edge. See Cloudflare setup.

Performance tips ​

Load maps only where needed ​

Minimize maps per page ​

Optimize images ​