Description

The Maps and Locations extension adds a structured location field to WPAdverts listings, geocoding addresses via Google Maps and displaying each listing as an interactive pin on a searchable map. Designed for those running real estate, vehicle, or local service classifieds, the integration allows visitors to filter listings by radius distance and view all results on a single front-end map.

Main Features of Maps and Locations

  • Location field in the form
    Adds an address input with autocomplete to the standard listing submission form.
  • Geocoding via Google Maps
    Converts typed addresses into latitude and longitude coordinates for geographic indexing.
  • Interactive map in the listing
    Renders a map with pins for all listings found on the results page.
  • Radius search filter
    Limits listing queries to a configurable distance from a central point.
  • Individual map per listing
    Displays the exact location of the item on each listing’s detail page.

Benefits of Maps and Locations

  • Relevant geographic search
    Visitors find only nearby listings, reducing noise in results.
  • Attractive visual directory
    The map turns listings into a clearer spatial experience than tables.
  • Standardized listing submission
    Autocomplete ensures consistent addresses and prevents typing errors during registration.
  • Converts classifieds into a local directory
    Enables regional portal use cases without needing another plugin.

Who is Maps and Locations For?

  • Those managing real estate or vehicle classified portals based on WPAdverts.
  • Targeted at those needing to create local service, store, or provider directories for a city or region.
  • Users of WPAdverts who want to add proximity filtering and map viewing to existing listings.

How to Download Maps and Locations

Maps and Locations is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it via Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the file, and activate it with WPAdverts already installed. Map and geocoding options appear in the WPAdverts settings panel after activation.

Combining automatic geocoding, radius search, and interactive map viewing, the Maps and Locations extension fills WPAdverts’ geographic gap and extends its reach to niches where location is the decisive search criterion. It is a strategic add-on for those operating regional classifieds, local business directories, or vacation rental portals who need each listing to be discovered by proximity.

Frequently asked questions

Is WPAdverts Maps and Locations GPL-licensed?

Yes. WPAdverts Maps and Locations is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WPAdverts Maps and Locations on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WPAdverts Maps and Locations on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WPAdverts Maps and Locations cost at Ultrapack?

WPAdverts Maps and Locations costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WPAdverts Maps and Locations include updates?

Yes. The current version of WPAdverts Maps and Locations is 1.6.3, published at Ultrapack on Feb 5, 2025. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WPAdverts Maps and Locations scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WPAdverts Maps and Locations goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.