Formidable Forms Geolocation

Description

The Geolocation add-on adds an address field with Google Maps autocomplete to Formidable Forms, automatically filling in street, city, state, ZIP code and country as the user types. The extension also captures latitude and longitude of the visitor’s location, enabling you to record exact coordinates, display maps within the views, and build forms that are sensitive to geographic proximity.

Key Features

• Address autocomplete
  Uses the Google Maps API to suggest and complete addresses while the user types in the form.
• Latitude and longitude capture
  Stores precise geographic coordinates in hidden fields linked to the provided address.
• Automatic location detection
  Identifies the visitor’s position via the browser’s geolocation to pre-fill form fields.
• Integrated map in views
  Displays a Google map with a pin at the submitted address within the Formidable Forms views.
• Address component breakdown
  Separates street, number, neighborhood, city, state, ZIP code and country into individual fields for use in conditions and filters.

Geolocation Benefits

• Fewer typing errors
  Autocomplete standardizes addresses and reduces submissions with inconsistent or invalid data.
• Faster forms to complete
  Auto-fill removes steps and improves conversion rates for sign-ups and registrations.
• Data ready for geographic analysis
  Coordinates and structured addresses make it possible to filter submissions by region, city, or distance radius.
• Instant location visibility
  The embedded map makes it easier for the team receiving submissions to verify the provided address.

Who Is It For?

• Businesses that collect addresses in contact, quote, or customer registration forms.
• Directories, listings, and event platforms that rely on location search.
• Delivery teams, service providers, and real estate agencies that need precise geographic data.

Recommended for projects in Formidable Forms that depend on the quality of geographic data, the add-on delivers addresses validated by Google Maps and structured coordinates ready to power reports, internal maps, and conditional rules. It’s a valuable feature for local directories, region-based service platforms, and registration flows where each submission needs to be mappable.

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