=== CM Map Locations - Visualize and share your locations in a few clicks === Name: CM Map Locations Contributors: CreativeMindsSolutions Donate link: https://www.cminds.com/ Tags: google maps, map, store locator, business locations, maps Requires at least: 5.4.0 Tested up to: 7.0 Stable tag: 2.1.8 Requires PHP: 5.2.4 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Display locations on an interactive map with Google Maps. Use as a store locator, showcase business locations, and improve navigation. == Description == [Pro Plugin Page](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/multiple-locations-google-maps/) | [Videos](https://www.videolessonsplugin.com/video-lesson/lesson/google-map-locations-plugin/) | [Demo](https://www.knowledgetrail.com/map-locations/) | [User Guide](https://creativeminds.helpscoutdocs.com/category/568-locations-cmml) **Enables users to easily manage and organize multiple locations. With integrated Google Maps functionality, it also provides a seamless store locator experience.** The Google Maps Locations plugin empowers users to effortlessly add a location, multiple locations, or points of interest to a Google maps. ⭐ *We're excited to introduce the updated version of CM Map Locations! Now featuring a Setup Wizard and new tools to enhance your mapping experience. Explore the improvements and take your maps to the next level.* ### Location Detailed Description Each map location is showcased on a dedicated page, featuring comprehensive details like descriptions, images, videos, full addresses, and zip codes. Furthermore, all locations are highlighted on Google Maps, with each marked by a distinct icon based on its category or user selection. ### Map and Index Page with all Locations The Google Maps plugin generates an index page displaying all locations on a Google Map and as a list. Clicking on any location on the map or the list can either direct users to the location page or display a tooltip with additional details when clicked on the map. ### Google Maps and Locations Plugin Premium Editions The [Google Maps and Location Plugin Premium editions](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/tooltipglossary/) includes even more powerful features, such as: versatile shortcodes, use of polygons for marking locations and areas, user location tracking support, API support and much more. ### Google Maps and Locations Plugin Introduction Video (Pro Version) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/146739373] == Locations Plugin Use Cases == * **Store Locator** – Easily add multiple physical store locations, customize the location icons, images and description. * **Business Locations** – Create a directory index of businesses with their locations visible on Google Maps. * **Niche Business** – Ideal for showcasing locations on Google Maps in a structured and stylized way. * **User Aggregated Directory** – Increase engagement by letting users post locations and content. The admin edits the content before approving and publishing the submissions. == Basic Features == * Place a location on a Google maps. * Add description for each location. * Show all locations on an index page showing one map for all locations. * Allow user to see all their posted locations in a dashboard, add new locations or control the status of existing locations. * Images and videos can be added to each location. * Search locations by any keywords in location description or title. * Display snippet or map of the location using shortcodes. * Control which content should appear on the location page. * Includes a user-friendly Setup Wizard for quick and easy plugin configuration. == Pro Version Features == [Pro Version Detailed Features List](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/map-locations-plugin-for-wordpress-by-creativeminds/) | [Demo Site](https://www.knowledgetrail.com/map-locations/) * Locations index map display – Choose between several display templates to support use cases such as store locator, store list, point of interest and more. * Import and export locations using KML, GPX or CSV format. * Categories – Place locations in categories and assign a unique icon for each category. * Weather information – Weather information is shown near each location. * Location Icon – Override location category icon with a unique icon per each specific location. * Upload Location Icon – Upload your own location icon. * Images – Images and videos can be added to each location. * Extended Set of Shortcodes – Several shortcodes are supported. Shortcodes can be embedded in posts and show a single location, a map with all locations in a category, and more. * Tags – Tags can be added to locations and allow filtering of locations. * Search location using zip, radius and text. * Modify all text labels in the plugin. * Access Control - Set which role can create or view locations. * Location moderation and notifications. * Allow users to use an iframe and share location map on another site. * Tiles/Layers support - Show extra information from external services as an additional map layer. * Display Markers As Numbers - Use numbers instead of icons as location markers. * Polygon support - Draw a beautiful shape overlay. * Track users location - Create a link that allows user to show their location on the map in real time. * Automatically add links to Waze and Google directions for each location. * Create time-based locations and polygons. Users can filter the map according to date and time to view these locations. * Route Manager – Integrates with the Route Manager plugin to show both locations and routes on a joint map. [vimeo https://vimeo.com/146739374] == Add-ons and Related Plugins == * [Location Manager PeepSo Integration](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/locations-manager-peepso-integration-addon-wordpress/) * [Location Manager Anonymous Posting](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/locations-manager-anonymous-user-posting-wordpress/) * [CM Route Manager Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/cm-route-manager/) * [CM Business Directory](https://wordpress.org/plugins/cm-business-directory/) == Follow Us == [Blog](https://www.cminds.com/category/wordpress/) | [Twitter](http://twitter.com/cmplugins) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/creativeminds) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/cmindschannel) | [Pinterest](http://www.pinterest.com/cmplugins/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/cmplugins/) == Suggested Plugins by CreativeMinds == List of all [WordPress Plugins](https://www.cminds.com) by CreativeMinds * [CM Tooltip Glossary](https://glossaryplugin.com/) - Easily creates a Glossary, Encyclopaedia or Dictionary of your website's terms and shows them as a tooltip in posts and pages when hovering. With many more powerful features. * [CM Download Manager](https://www.downloadmanagerplugin.com/) - Allows users to upload, manage, track and support documents or files in a download directory listing database for others to contribute, use and comment upon. * [CM Answers Plugin](https://www.answersplugin.com/) - A fully-featured WordPress Questions & Answers Plugin that allows you to build multiple discussion forum systems Just like StackOverflow, Yahoo Answers and Quora, Now with MicroPayments and Anonymous posting support. * [CM OnBoarding](https://onboardingplugin.com/) - Superb Guidance tool which improves the online experience and the user satisfaction. * [Routes Plugin](http://www.knowledgetrail.com/) - Draw map routes and generate a catalog of routes and trails with points of interest using Google maps. == Installation == 1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress. 3. Add a Google API key. 4. Add as many locations as you want. Each will have it's own location page and will show up on the index map. 5. There are a handful of other optional preferences available in the dashboard. == Frequently Asked Questions == [Plugin FAQ in CM Locations Plugin Site](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/map-locations-plugin-for-wordpress-by-creativeminds/#plugin-faq) == Screenshots == 1. Setup Settings 2. General Settings 3. Index Page Settings 4. Location Page Settings 5. Dashboard Settings 6. Location Form Settings 7. Available Shortcodes 8. Managing Locations - Back-end 9. Locations Index Page - Front-end Example 10. Location Page - Front-end Example 11. Front-end Form for Creating and Editing Locations 12. User Dashboard - Front-end Example 13. Setup Wizard 14. Setup Wizard - Example == Changelog == = 2.1.7 = Release Date: 05 Jul 2025 * Fixed vulnerability issue related to search bar = 2.1.6 = Release Date: 12 Jun 2025 * Added restrictions for deactivating a plugin and send reason should be admin user = 2.1.5 = Release Date: 15 May 2025 * Updated pricing = 2.1.4 = Release Date: 14 Apr 2025 * Improvements = 2.1.3 = Release Date: 08 Jan 2025 * Fixed vulnerability issue = 2.1.2 = Release Date: 19 Dec 2024 * Improvement with block themes = 2.1.1 = Release Date: 18 Dec 2024 * Added pro features as a showcase * Added support to change default map view * Added search * Added support to enable menu * Added support to manage location form fields * Added setup wizard = 2.1.0 = Release Date: 19 Nov 2024 * Fixed security (medium) issue = 2.0.9 = Release Date: 9 Oct 2024 * Fixed security issues = 2.0.8 = Release Date: 18 May 2024 * Fixed security issues = 2.0.7 = Release Date: 25 December 2023 * Update package info = 2.0.6 = Release Date: 14 Aug 2023 * Compatible with WP 6.3 = 2.0.5 = Release Date: 04 Aug 2023 * Bugfix related to geolocation js library = 2.0.4 = Release Date: 22 Mar 2023 * Update package info = 2.0.3 = Release Date: 23 Feb 2023 * Added a code that fixes 404 problems after permalink change automatically * Resolved PHP Notice and Warning = 2.0.2 = Release Date: 9th Nov 2022 * Replace Internal support links [View Release Notes in CM Locations Plugin Site](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/map-locations-plugin-for-wordpress-by-creativeminds/#changelog)