Google Maps Explorer

Name: Google Maps Explorer
Author: Edson Research Systems

A Google Maps extension that shows a popup map of any address selected from a webpage

As of May 2026, Google Maps Explorer has 1,000 users in the Productivity category.

Edson Research Systems Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+16.3%

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Version

1.0.2

Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	860	—	—	1.0.2
Apr 29, 2026	945	—	—	1.0.2
Now	1.0K	—	—	1.0.2

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Permissions: contextMenusstoragescriptingactiveTabtabs
Host access: None declared

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About

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