November brings a host of new developments to the QGIS extension ecosystem. Once again, the open source community demonstrates its dynamism with a variety of tools, ranging from basic mapping to advanced spatial analysis workflows, productivity, geodesy, and even 3D modeling.
Whether you are a cartographer, urban planner, developer, or environmental data specialist, there are several plugins worth checking out this month.
Introduction
Why a monthly update?
The official QGIS plugin repository now has over 2,000 extensions, and new tools are added every week. These plugins allow you to:
- automate repetitive tasks,
- facilitate access to national repositories,
- improve data quality,
- work faster and more accurately,
- or simply add features that are not available in the core QGIS software.
Keeping up with these new developments means staying up to date in a constantly evolving GIS environment.
Selection method
The list below is based on plugins newly created and officially approved in the QGIS repository in November 2025, focusing on those that can immediately enhance a professional workflow.
New Releases – QGIS Plugins (November 2025)
Here are this month’s new plugins, along with their main uses and why they deserve your attention:
| # | Plugin | Author | Date | Main use | Why check it out? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IBGE Base Cartográfica Contínua | Matheus O. de Freitas | 13 nov. | Access to continuous mapping of Brazil (IBGE) | Essential for any GIS work in Brazil: official sources, directly in QGIS |
| 2 | QuickDrawJP | GISPHN (Ryo Horiike) | 13 nov. | Quick drawing of objects on the map | Ultra-smooth workflow for annotations, quick plans, or GIS sketches in Japan. |
| 3 | Change NODATA | Antonio S. Almeida | 12 nov. | Advanced management of raster NODATA | Simple, effective, and useful for correcting poorly configured rasters. |
| 4 | route-planner | Zsofia Sarközy | 11 nov. | Route planning | A promising little plugin for generating routes directly in QGIS. |
| 5 | Camera2geo | Kanoa Lindiwe LLC | 11 nov. | Geographic extraction from photo metadata | Automatically converts EXIF → geolocated points. Perfect for field surveys. |
| 6 | CRSFinder | Kanahiro Iguchi | 10 nov. | Coordinate system search | Quickly find the right EPSG: ideal in an international context.l. |
| 7 | Qpositional | Harold M. Llanos | 9 nov. | GPS/GNSS positioning correction | Improves raw field surveys: useful for naturalists, light surveying. |
| 8 | AMERTA | S. Safitri et al. | 8 nov. | Environmental analysis (Indonesia) | Provides ready-to-use models for environment, climate, and field observations. |
| 9 | Models to plugin | M. Ducobu / E. Trimaille | 7 nov. | Conversion of QGIS models into plugins | Excellent for transforming a model builder into a real Python plugin. |
| 10 | woody | BRGM | 6 nov. | Wood/forestry analysis | Dendrometric data and models for forestry studies. |
| 11 | Exportar Layouts a PDF | David Bosch | 6 nov. | Multi-layout PDF export | Saves a huge amount of time for reports and atlases. |
| 12 | BeachBall | GeoSeisUtilities | 6 nov. | Seismology – focal mechanisms | Highly specialized, but valuable for geosciences and risk assessment. |
| 13 | Select Matching Features | Matt Needle | 5 nov. | Smart selection of similar features | Selection by “similar” attributes: useful for advanced editing. |
| 14 | PE3D Downloader | weraclitof | 5 nov. | 3D data download | Quick access to 3D models (PE3D). Simplified 3D construction. |
| 15 | LinkScape | Ben Bishop | 5 nov. | Connection to visual landscapes | Innovative tool for landscape analysis and visualization. |
| 16 | RouteCorrector | A. L. Jiménez Chávez | 4 nov. | GPS route correction | Ideal for harmonizing GPX tracks or mobility analyses. |
| 17 | XPlanung24 – XPLAN QGIS Plugin | Bau.Land.XPlan GbR | 4 nov. | Regulatory urban planning in Germany | Integrated XPlanung 2024 standard: essential for German urban planners. |
| 18 | Walk Potential | Mark Stosberg | 4 nov. | Walkability analysis | Calculates urban walkability indicators. Very useful for soft mobility. |
| 19 | wflow NBS design tool | Peter van Tol | 3 nov. | Designing nature-based solutions | A rare plugin for ecological engineering and hydrology. |
| 20 | Remove Layer Shortcut | Sylvain Théry | 3 nov. | Productivity – quick deletion | Small plugin but huge time saver: deletes a layer via keyboard shortcut. |
Recommendations by user profile
Urban planners, mobility, development
- Walk Potential
- XPlanung24
- RouteCorrector / route-planner
Cartographers & GIS producers
- Export Layouts to PDF
- Select Matching Features
- CRSFinder
- Remove Layer Shortcut
Environment, hydrology, risks
- AMERTA
- wflow NBS Design Tool
- BeachBall
- woody
Remote sensing / raster data
- Change NODATA
- PE3D Downloader
Terrain, photos, GPS surveys
- Camera2geo
- Qpositional
Developers & automated workflows
- Models to plugin
- QuickDrawJP
How to integrate these new tools?
1. Test them first on a sandbox project
Avoid using them directly in a critical project.
2. Read the plugin description carefully
Some are experimental, others are highly specialized.
3. Check QGIS 4 compatibility
Many new plugins are already targeting QGIS 4.
4. Monitor GitHub issues
You will know immediately if a major bug exists.
Conclusion
November 2025 offers a very rich set of plugins, reflecting the diversity of GIS uses: environment, mobility planning, advanced editing, 3D management, productivity, national data, and more.
Some will likely become essential in the coming months.
Feel free to test those that meet your needs, provide feedback to the authors, and gradually integrate them into your workflows.
