webview_location

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A lightweight Flutter package that renders Google Maps locations using place names within a WebView, supporting Android, iOS, and macOS. It simplifies embedding interactive maps by leveraging web-based Google Maps, eliminating the need for native map SDKs. Ideal for apps requiring quick map visualization without complex geolocation logic. The package is easy to integrate via a simple command and relies on web rendering for cross-platform consistency.

Use cases

Displaying location maps by name
Embedding Google Maps in apps
Quick map visualization without native SDKs
Cross-platform map integration
Showing directions or place details
Simple geolocation previews

Key features

WebView-based map rendering
Support for Android, iOS, and macOS
Easy integration with flutter pub add
Place name to map lookup
Lightweight and minimal dependencies
Cross-platform compatibility

Suitable for

Apps needing basic map display
Developers avoiding native map SDKs
Prototypes requiring fast map implementation
Educational or informational apps
Travel or location-based services
Projects with limited geolocation complexity

Considerations

Requires internet connection for map loading
Limited interactivity compared to native maps
Depends on Google Maps web availability
No offline map support
Potential performance impact on low-end devices
Map UI may vary slightly across platforms

Original README

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A Flutter package designed to display Google Maps locations by place name in a WebView for both Android and iOS platforms. Ideal for applications that require location-based features without leaving the app interface. Easy to integrate and highly customizable, it provides a seamless user experience across different operating systems.

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Features Supported

See the example app for detailed implementation information.

Features	Android	iOS	macOS	Web	Windows
View location	:heavy_check_mark:	:heavy_check_mark:	:x:	:x:	:x:

Platform Support

Android	iOS	macOS	Web	Linux	Windows
✔	✔	:x:	:x:	:x:	:x:

Usage

Import the package with:

import 'package:webview_location/webview_location.dart';

Add the WebViewLocation widget to your app and pass the location parameter to display the location in a WebView. The location parameter is a String that represents the place name to be displayed in the WebView. See the example app for detailed implementation information.

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