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Free Plugin by Ben Huson v3.5.1

WP Geo

Adds location maps to your posts, pages and custom post types.

WP Geo

The facts

Rating
4.8★ from 17
Active installs
800+
Price
Free
Last updated
16 Apr 2020
Added
Apr 2008
Requires WP
4.3
Tested up to
WP 5.4.21
Downloads
108,875

Our analysis

AI-assisted

WP Geo is a WordPress plugin that allows you to set a physical location for your posts and embed Google Maps within them. You can choose a location by clicking on the map, searching for an address, or entering latitude and longitude coordinates. The plugin integrates with the WordPress admin interface and offers various customisation options for map display.

This plugin is suitable for users who want to enhance their posts with geographical information and maps. It supports custom post types and provides features like custom markers, default map settings, and GeoRSS points in feeds.

Best for: This plugin suits bloggers and site owners looking to add geographical context to their content.

What it does well

  • ✓Uses Google Maps API v3
  • ✓Allows location setting via map, search, or coordinates
  • ✓Supports custom post types
  • ✓Offers custom marker titles and zoom settings
  • ✓Includes a shortcode for map insertion

Where it falls short

  • •Last updated in April 2020
  • •May require code updates for custom templates

Verdict

WP Geo provides useful mapping features for WordPress users, but its age may raise concerns about ongoing support and compatibility.

From the developer

Ben Huson's own description of WP Geo, lightly tidied.

Important Note About WP Geo 3.3+
This update now uses Google Maps API v3. While it should continue to work OK it you have simply installed and are using a previous version of WP Geo, if you have customised your templates or used any filters you may need to update your code to work with this version of Google’s API. Please submit any bugs or issues here…

When editing a post or page, you will be able to set a physical location for that post and easily embed a Google map into your post. You can select the location by:

  1. Clicking on the map of the world to position the point.
  2. Searching for a location, town, city or address.
  3. Entering the latitude and longitude.

The WP Geo location selector is styled to fit seamlessly into the latest version of the WordPress admin.

More information can be found at http://www.wpgeo.com/.

Features

  • Custom marker title setting per post.
  • Custom zoom and map type per post.
  • Supports custom post types.
  • Widget zoom option.
  • Default Map Location setting.
  • Geo Meta Tags
  • Markers links to posts
  • Settings for default controls
  • Custom Markers
  • Sidebar Widget
  • GeoRSS points in feeds.
  • Set default map zoom level.
  • Show post maps on category and archive pages.
  • Set default width and height for maps
  • Shortcode [wp_geo_map] to insert map within your post
  • Select your preferred map type
  • Select wether to show your map at the top or bottom of posts (or not at all)
  • Set a location by clicking on a map or
  • Set a location by searching for a location, town, city or address or
  • Set a location by entering the latitude and longitude

Languages

WP Geo is currently available in the following languages:

Read the full description on the official page →

Tagged as

purpose Maps & Location
topic Google Map Maps Geo Custom Post Location Locations Add Google Maps

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