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BP Distance Search
Adds a Google Place Autocomplete profile field type for BuddyPress, and enables search by distance with BP Profile Search.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 6
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Added
- Mar 2019
- Requires WP
- 6.1
- Tested up to
- WP 7.1
- Downloads
- 11,053
Our analysis
AI-assistedBP Distance Search is a WordPress plugin that enhances BuddyPress profiles by adding a Google Place Autocomplete field type. Admins can create new profile fields that members can fill out, allowing for more detailed location information in profiles.
The plugin also integrates with BP Profile Search, enabling admins to add the new fields to search forms with options for distance search or standard text search modes. This functionality is useful for community sites that want to facilitate location-based searches among members.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for community sites using BuddyPress that require location-based member searches.
What it does well
- ✓Adds Google Place Autocomplete field to BuddyPress profiles
- ✓Allows detailed location information in member profiles
- ✓Integrates with BP Profile Search for enhanced searching options
- ✓Supports distance search mode
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features or support
- •Only works with BuddyPress
Verdict
BP Distance Search provides useful functionality for enhancing member profiles with location data, making it a practical choice for community-focused websites.
From the developer
Andrea Tarantini's own description of BP Distance Search, lightly tidied.
BP Distance Search adds a new Google Place Autocomplete field type to your BuddyPress extended profiles, and registers this field type with BP Profile Search.
After installing this plugin:
- Admin can create new profile field(s) with type Google Place Autocomplete
- Members can fill in the new profile field(s) on their Profile Edit page
- Admin can add the new profile field(s) to a BP Profile Search form, selecting either the distance search mode or one of the usual text search modes contains, is, or is like
- Visitors can use the search form with the new profile field(s)
See the screenshots below depicting the above steps.
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