Adding basemaps QGIS 3.2

One of my favorite QGIS plugins has always been the 'Open Layers'.  But after installing QGIS 3.2, discovered it wasn't there.  I am giving the 'QuickMapServices' plugin a try.

Here are some links discussing it:

Nextgis article 1

Nextgis article 2

Plugin repository

Manual 


to add Google Maps and much more simply:

1. Go to 'Web' menu in QGIS 3.2
2. QuickMapServices 
3. Settings
4. 'More services' tab
5. click the 'Get contributed pack' button