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BP xProfile Location
This plugin works with both BuddyPress and the BuddyBoss Platform. It creates an xProfile Location field type that will use the Google Places API to p …
The facts
- Rating
- 4.4★ from 10
- Active installs
- 500+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 25 May 2026
- Added
- May 2016
- Requires WP
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- WP 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Downloads
- 34,788
Our analysis
AI-assistedBP xProfile Location is a WordPress plugin designed for use with BuddyPress and the BuddyBoss Platform. It adds an xProfile Location field type that utilises the Google Places API to create and validate address fields on member profiles, ensuring uniform and searchable addresses.
You can create multiple location fields for user profiles through the admin interface of either BuddyPress or BuddyBoss. The plugin also allows for the storage of latitude and longitude 'geocode' data, which can be used with compatible Member Map solutions.
Best for: This plugin suits community sites using BuddyPress or BuddyBoss that require location fields for member profiles.
What it does well
- ✓Integrates with BuddyPress and BuddyBoss Platform
- ✓Uses Google Places API for address validation
- ✓Creates uniform and searchable address fields
- ✓Allows multiple location fields for user profiles
- ✓Saves geocode data for mapping solutions
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features or customisation options
Verdict
BP xProfile Location provides a straightforward solution for adding location fields to user profiles, particularly for sites focused on community engagement.
From the developer
shanebp's own description of BP xProfile Location, lightly tidied.
This plugin works with both BuddyPress and the BuddyBoss Platform. It creates an xProfile Location field type that will use the Google Places API to populate and validate address fields on member profiles.
The result will be uniform and searchable addresses with a single input field.
In BuddyPress, you can create multiple Location fields via wp-admin > Users > Profile Fields > Add New Field
In BuddyBoss Platform, you can create multiple Location fields via wp-admin > BuddyBoss > Profiles > Profile Fields > Add New Field
The xprofile field for each member will be populated as a searchable string.
A latitude / longitude ‘geocode’ will be saved as a separate field, if that option was selected when the field was created.
You can then use the geocode in your preferred Member Map solution.
Or you may be interested in this Member Map solution: BP Maps for Members
For Group Maps, please see: BP Maps for Groups
For more information about this plugin, please visit BP xProfile Location
Short Description
This plugin works with both BuddyPress and the BuddyBoss Platform. It creates an xProfile Location field type that will use the Google Places API to populate and validate address fields on member profiles.
The result will be uniform and searchable addresses with a single input field.
In BuddyPress, you can create multiple Location fields via wp-admin > Users > Profile Fields > Add New Field
In BuddyBoss Platform, you can create multiple Location fields via wp-admin > BuddyBoss > Profiles > Profile Fields > Add New Field
The xprofile field for each member will be populated as a searchable string.
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