Store Locator (Google Maps) For WordPress

Description

Store Locator (Google Maps) for WordPress (GPL)

Help customers find your nearest locations in seconds with a fast, mobile-friendly Google Maps store locator. Add searchable maps with categories, distance filters, directions, and custom markers—fully integrated into WordPress and easy for non-technical teams to manage.

Distributed by wpshop.net under GPL. Includes lifetime free updates and limited email support. Not affiliated with the original developer.

Feature Highlights

• 📍 Instant location search — geolocation, address autocomplete, and configurable search radius.
• 🗺️ Customizable maps — styles, marker icons, clustering, and rich info windows.
• 🧭 Directions & distance — one-click driving/walking directions plus distance display.
• 🗂️ Category & tag filters — filter locations by services, departments, or availability.
• 📦 Bulk import/export — CSV tools for thousands of locations; easy backups and edits.
• ⚡ Performance ready — lazy loading, marker clustering, and optimized queries.
• 🎛️ Flexible layouts — map + list, map-only, or sidebar filters; shortcode and block support.
• 🔧 Developer-friendly — hooks/filters, custom fields, templates, and REST-friendly data.

Detailed Overview

Store Locator (Google Maps) for WordPress delivers a polished, conversion-focused “find a store” experience. Visitors can use their current location or enter an address, apply filters, and view results on a fast, responsive map with clean listings. Each location can include hours, phone, photos, links, and custom attributes. With CSV import and clustering, the locator scales from a handful of stores to thousands—without slowing down your site.

Design teams control styles and layout; operations teams manage data with CSV; developers extend with predictable data structures. It’s the quickest way to launch a professional locator that works beautifully on mobile.

Comparison Table

Capability	This Product	Typical Alternatives
Google Maps + autocomplete	Yes — Places & geolocation	Basic address search only
Bulk CSV import/export	Included	Often paid add-on
Marker clustering & lazy loading	Built-in	Limited or missing
Category/tag filtering	Granular filters	Single taxonomy or none
Customization options	Styles, icons, templates	Fixed layout
Licensing & updates	GPL, lifetime updates via wpshop.net	Annual renewals, domain locks

Installation Guide

1. Download the plugin ZIP from your wpshop.net account.
2. Go to WordPress → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, upload the ZIP, then Install and Activate.
3. Create a Google Maps API key in Google Cloud Console (enable Maps JavaScript API and Places API) and paste it into the plugin settings.
4. Add locations manually or use CSV Import (name, address, latitude/longitude, categories, contact info).
5. Customize map style, default center/zoom, search radius, and filters.
6. Embed the locator on any page via shortcode or block and test geolocation/directions on desktop and mobile.

Licensing Information

Distributed by wpshop.net under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Your purchase includes lifetime free updates and limited email support from wpshop.net. No domain restrictions or license keys are required to use core features.

Disclaimer: WordPress and Google Maps are trademarks of their respective owners. wpshop.net is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer.

FAQs

Do I need a Google Maps API key?

Yes. Enable Maps JavaScript API and Places API, then paste your key in the plugin settings. Restrict the key to your domain for security.

Can I import thousands of locations?

Yes. Use the CSV importer. Marker clustering and lazy loading help maintain speed with large datasets.

Does it support user geolocation and directions?

Yes. Visitors can detect their current location (with permission) and get one-click directions in Google Maps.

Can I customize map design and markers?

Yes. Choose preset styles or add a custom JSON style, and upload your own marker icons.

Will it work on mobile?

Absolutely. The locator is responsive, touch-friendly, and supports native mobile directions.

Is it compatible with caching/performance plugins?

Yes. Exclude the locator page from overly aggressive JS defer/combine rules and enable the plugin’s lazy loading for best results.

Why Choose Store Locator (Google Maps) for WordPress?

Conversion-focused local discovery. Reduce friction from “Where do I buy?” to “I’m on my way.” Fast search, clean UI, and accurate directions increase in-store visits and pickups.

Built to scale and customize. From styling to CSV imports and developer hooks, you’ll launch quickly and iterate without vendor lock-in.

Add a professional, high-performance store finder to your site today. Get Store Locator (Google Maps) for WordPress — GPL-licensed with lifetime updates and limited support from wpshop.net.