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Shift8 for Google Business

by shift8 · WordPress.org page

v2.0.10 Tested up to WP 6.8.8

Shift8 for Google Business has 20+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,216 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on March 31, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.

Shift8 for Google Business at a glance

Active installs
20+
Total downloads
1,216
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Shift8 for Google Business well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.8.8, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Polls Google My Business daily (or on-demand via WP CLI) to fetch location data
  • Uses a custom post type to store and display business information
  • Settings page to define your Google Places API key
  • Easily manage multiple Place IDs in a single admin interface
  • Automates updates so your WordPress site always has the most recent business hours and info

Details

Shift8 for Google Business syncs your business info and hours from Google My Business to WordPress, storing data in a custom post type for easy displa …

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • business hours
  • google business
  • Google Maps
  • google my business
  • google places

More from shift8

Version
2.0.10
Last updated
Mar 31, 2025
First published
Feb 25, 2025
Requires WordPress
5.8
Tested up to
6.8.8
Requires PHP
–
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Shift8 for Google Business FAQ

What does Shift8 for Google Business do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Shift8 for Google Business offers Polls Google My Business daily (or on-demand via WP CLI) to fetch location data, Uses a custom post type to store and display business information, Settings page to define your Google Places API key, Easily manage multiple Place IDs in a single admin interface and Automates updates so your WordPress site always has the most recent business hours and info.

How many active installs does Shift8 for Google Business have?

WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs for Shift8 for Google Business as of September 7, 2026.

Is Shift8 for Google Business still maintained?

The last release was on March 31, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is Shift8 for Google Business free?

Shift8 for Google Business is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.