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Map widget API key error

WP Go Maps – Google Map, OpenStreetMap, Leaflet Map · support · 2026-05-14T17:10:00+00:00

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theclov resolved
Google Maps widget says “for development purposes only” even though API key is set. Do I need billing enabled? Hi @theclov , Thank you for getting in touch, we do appreciate your time. Yes, Google requires a billing method to be linked to any cloud project. You should receive monthly credits from them, which usually covers most websites without any charge being made, but it is still required by Google to have a linked billing method in case of overusage. This is outside of our control and is specifically from the Google Maps Platform as part of their terms of service. With that said we do have a guide on this here: https://www.wpgmaps.com/help/docs/creating-a-google-maps-api-key/#cloudkey I hope this helps.

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DylanAuty 2026-05-15T05:48:00+00:00

Hi @theclov , Thank you for getting in touch, we do appreciate your time. Yes, Google requires a billing method to be linked to any cloud project. You should receive monthly credits from them, which usually covers most websites without any charge being made, but it is still required by Google to have a linked billing method in case of overusage. This is outside of our control and is specifically from the Google Maps Platform as part of their terms of service. With that said we do have a guide on this here: https://www.wpgmaps.com/help/docs/creating-a-google-maps-api-key/#cloudkey I hope this helps.