WP Grid Builder – Map Facet 2.0.4
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WP Grid Builder – Map Facet is an add-on that turns your WordPress content into an interactive map. It works with the WP Grid Builder plugin, allowing you to display standard posts, custom post types, and WooCommerce products based on their geographic information. Each item appears as a marker on a map, and visitors can zoom, pan, and click on markers to see detailed content without reloading the page. The map updates in real time through AJAX as visitors apply filters, so the combination of map and grid filtering stays in sync. The add-on supports both Google Maps and OpenStreetMap (via Leaflet.js), giving you a choice between a commercial API and a free, open-source mapping service. Location data can come from custom fields or meta boxes, and the geocoding integration converts addresses into precise latitude and longitude coordinates for accurate placement. The facet sits directly inside the WP Grid Builder layout, so it behaves like other facets in your grid.
Markers are highly customizable. You can change colors, use default icon sets, or upload custom images to distinguish different post types or categories. Info boxes appear when a marker is selected, and they can contain rich HTML, links, and other details. You control the initial zoom level and set the boundaries visitors can explore, which keeps focus on your relevant area. For searches, radius-based filtering lets users find items near a chosen point, and the map can even detect a visitor's current location for proximity results. The facet is fully responsive, so it works on desktops, tablets, and phones. Configuration happens inside the WP Grid Builder interface, where you map your custom location fields to the facet. The setup is straightforward, though you will need to supply your own Google Maps API key if you choose that provider. You can also set a default map center location, and info boxes handle custom HTML cleanly.
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This tool fits many types of location-based websites. Real estate portals can display available properties on a map, letting buyers search by neighborhood and see what is close to schools or transit. Event directories can show venue locations so attendees know exactly where to go. Local business finders become much easier to use when customers can see all branches or partners at a glance. Travel and tourism sites can mark hotels, attractions, and points of interest for trip planning. News outlets can map the geographic origin of their stories, while educational projects can chart historical sites or research centers. Because it supports any custom post type, tailored uses like store locators or facility finders are just as simple. Historical societies can map landmarks for public exploration. The map itself becomes both the interface and the discovery tool, making it natural for users to explore large datasets visually.
The add-on is built to be stable and performant. It requires the WP Grid Builder plugin to be installed and activated, and it stays compatible with recent WordPress versions. Each release has refined features such as enhanced marker clustering for large numbers of map points, better address parsing, and improved handling of special characters in location data. OpenStreetMap support was added as a free alternative to Google Maps, and radius searches were introduced alongside new marker icon sets. The code follows WordPress security standards, and data sanitization has been tightened over time. Because it uses AJAX for updates, page loads stay light and map interactions feel responsive even with many posts. The facet also works alongside other WP Grid Builder facets, so you can combine map filtering with text search, taxonomies, or sort controls within the same grid. The plugin also provides logging and error reporting for geocoding failures.
- Item type
- plugin
- Category
- Wordpress Plugins
- Version
- 2.0.4
- Availability
- In stock
- Delivery
- Digital
- Last updated
- August 9, 2026
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