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How to display WordPress users on Google Maps

Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Sandeep Kumar Mishra
September 14, 2024
5 minutes read

Integrating your WordPress users with Google Maps has never been easier, thanks to the WP MAPS PRO plugin extension. This feature-rich extension allows you to display registered users on a Google Map, complete with detailed information in the info window and listings. With the ability to categorize users by roles, you can create a visually appealing and functional map display.

Step-by-Step Guide to Display WordPress Users on Google Maps

  1. Step 1: Navigate to Add or Edit Map

    Begin by navigating to the Add or Edit Map section in your WordPress dashboard. Scroll down until you locate the WP Users on Map (Add-On Settings) area.

  2. Step 2: Enable the Addon

    In the WP Users on Map (Add-On Settings) section, activate the addon by checking the Enable Addon checkbox. Don’t forget to save your settings to apply the changes.

    Enable WP Users On Map

    Once enabled, an Autosuggest Address Field will appear on the Register/Edit user profile page, as shown in the screenshots below:

    Autosuggest Address Field

    For the Admin Edit User Page:

    Admin Edit User
  3. Assign Marker Icons to WordPress User Roles

  4. Step 3: Create Marker Categories

    To assign icons to user roles, first create a marker category. Go to WP MAPS PRO -> Add Marker Category in your dashboard. You can name these categories based on your preferences or user roles.

    Manage Marker Categories WP Maps Pro

    After creating the categories, you can assign a specific marker icon to each user role using the WP MAPS PRO plugin.

  5. Step 4: Assign Role Categories

    Navigate to Users -> Assign Role Category. Here, all user roles will be displayed. Click on the edit link of any user role to access the Assign Category page. Choose the appropriate Google Maps marker category for each role, then save your selections.

    List Of User Roles With Associated Marker Category
  6. Display Selected WordPress User Roles on the Map

  7. Step 5: Select Roles to Display

    Go back to Add or Edit Map and scroll to the Select Roles to Display section in WP Users on Map (Add-On Settings). Choose which roles you want to display on the map and save your configuration.

    WP Users on Map
  8. Step 6: View the Map

    After configuring your settings, only the selected user roles will be displayed on your Google Map, providing a clear and organized view of your WordPress users.

To see a live demonstration of this functionality, please click here.

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