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WP Store Locator
by Tijmen Smit
WP Store Locator is built for businesses that need visitors to find nearby locations quickly, with radius search, directions, opening hours, custom map styling, and unlimited stores in the free plugin.
Last Updated: September 10, 2026
Plugin Health & Stats
Active installs
40,000+Official WordPress.org tierWP.org rating
4.8/5312 ratingsVersion
2.3.23Current repository releaseLast updated
7 days agoSep 25, 2026Total downloads1,701,886
Tested with WP7.1.1
Requires WP3.7+
Requires PHPNot reported
Support resolved (2 mo.)5 of 5 (100%)
Plugin age12 years, 9 months
Updates observed0
Tracking sinceSep 12, 2026
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Historical overview
364-day WordPress.org historyDownload trendDaily package downloads · last 90 days
7d30,882
30d60,562
90d139,941
Peak day14.2KSep 25
Active version adoptionCurrent usage share
2.2 36.2%3.0 34.1%2.3 29.7%other 0.1%
WP Store Locator is the kind of plugin I would shortlist when the map is only part of the job. The real requirement is usually helping a visitor find the nearest store, branch, clinic, dealer, office, or service point without making them scan a long address list.
Quick take
WP Store Locator gives you unlimited locations in the free plugin, radius-based search, driving directions, opening hours, custom labels, map styling, and individual location details. That makes it more useful than a basic map embed when location discovery is the main task.
Best fit: WP Store Locator makes the most sense for retailers, franchises, service networks, dealers, clinics, and any WordPress site that needs a searchable store or location directory. It is less compelling for simple single-location maps or projects that do not need radius search and location management.
What problem it solves
A store locator has to do more than drop pins on a map. Visitors need to search from their own location, filter by distance, compare nearby options, and get practical details such as opening hours and directions. WP Store Locator is designed around that workflow.
How WP Store Locator works
You add locations in WordPress, store details such as address, phone, email, website, description, and opening hours, then display the locator with its block or shortcode. Visitors can search by location, choose a radius, view nearby results, and open directions.
Features that matter
Unlimited stores: the free plugin does not cap the number of locations you can manage.
Radius search: visitors can search nearby locations rather than browsing a static map.
Location details: each store can include contact details, descriptions, and opening hours.
Directions: visitors can launch driving directions to a selected location.
Map customization: custom map styles, marker choices, labels, and distance units help match different site requirements.
Gutenberg support: the current release includes blocks for the main locator and single-map output.
Free version vs paid add-ons
The free plugin already covers the core store-locator workflow. Paid add-ons are for operational extras rather than unlocking basic location capacity. The current bundle includes CSV Manager, Search Widget, and Statistics, with a future Pro upgrade included for bundle customers.
Pricing
Pricing checked September 10, 2026. The Personal bundle costs $59 one time for one website, Freelancer costs $129 for five websites, and Agency costs $299 for 50 websites. The bundles include lifetime updates; technical support is included for 12 months and can be renewed separately.
Important trade-offs
The stable 2.x branch still centers on Google Maps, so you should account for Google Maps platform requirements and any applicable usage costs. The developer is also testing a 3.0 rewrite that adds Mapbox, Stadia Maps, and OpenStreetMap, but that version is explicitly described as beta and should be tested on staging rather than treated as the current production baseline.
PluginSuggest verdict
WP Store Locator is a strong fit for businesses that need a real locator rather than a decorative map. The free version is already useful for large location lists, while the paid add-ons make more sense when you need bulk CSV management, search widgets, or usage statistics.
WP Store Locator FAQs
Is WP Store Locator free?
Yes. The core plugin is free and supports unlimited locations.
How much do the paid add-ons cost?
The current Personal bundle starts at $59 one time for one website. Higher bundles cover five and 50 websites.
Does WP Store Locator support unlimited stores?
Yes. The free plugin supports an unlimited number of locations.
Can visitors search by distance?
Yes. Visitors can search nearby stores using a radius and view distances in miles or kilometers.
Does it work without Google Maps?
The stable 2.x branch is Google Maps based. A 3.0 beta adds additional engines including OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, and Stadia Maps, but the developer recommends testing that beta on staging.
What do the paid add-ons add?
The current bundle includes CSV Manager, Search Widget, and Statistics, plus eligibility for the forthcoming Pro version described by the developer.
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