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ACF OpenStreetMap Field
A configurable OpenStreetMap Field for ACF.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.6★ from 24
- Active installs
- 9k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 22 Dec 2024
- Added
- Jul 2019
- Requires WP
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- WP 6.7.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Downloads
- 139,381
Our analysis
AI-assistedACF OpenStreetMap Field is a WordPress plugin that integrates OpenStreetMap with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF). It allows you to create maps with various styles and markers, which can be embedded in your theme using simple PHP code. The plugin is designed for users who need to display location data on their WordPress sites without hassle.
You can configure map settings in the Fieldgroup editor, including map position, height, and the maximum number of markers. The plugin also includes a proxy feature for map tiles, which helps protect sensitive information and comply with privacy regulations like GDPR.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for WordPress users who need to display maps and location data on their sites.
What it does well
- ✓Integrates OpenStreetMap with Advanced Custom Fields
- ✓Supports multiple map styles and markers
- ✓Includes a proxy mechanism for map tiles
- ✓Allows numeric input for precise map positioning
- ✓Easy embedding with simple PHP code
Where it falls short
- •Limited to four styles when using iFrame format
- •No detailed information on installation or usage
Verdict
ACF OpenStreetMap Field offers a straightforward way to incorporate maps into WordPress sites, but it may have limitations in style options when using iFrames.
From the developer
podpirate's own description of ACF OpenStreetMap Field, lightly tidied.
Hazzle free OpenStreetMap with ACF.
Usage
In the Fieldgroup editor:
Return Format:
-
Raw data will return an array holding the field configuration.
-
Leaflet JS will return a fully functional leaflet map. Just include
<?php the_field('my_field_name'); ?>in your Theme.
You can choose from a long list of map styles and it supports multiple markers. -
iFrame (OpenStreetMap.org) Will return an iFrame HTML. Only four map styles are supported
– the ones you find on OpenStreetMap – and not more than one marker.
Map Appearance: Pan and zoom on the map and select from the Map layers to set the initial map position and style in the editor.
Map Position: If you’re more like a numbers person here you can enter numeric values for the map position.
Allow layer selection: Allow the editors to select which map layers to show up in the frontend.
Height: Map height in the frontend and editor.
Max. number of Markers
– No value: infinite markers
– 0: No markers
– Any other value: Maximum number of markers. If the return format is iFrame there can ony be one marker.
Map Proxy
The plugin comes with a proxy mechanism for map tiles. If enabled the Browser will load the tiles from your server rather than directly from the tile provider.
Use the proxy to hide sensitive credentials from the users out there or if you have to comply with local privacy regulations. the European GDPR.
Development
Please head over to the source code on Github.
Credits
Tagged as
platform
Advanced Custom Fields
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