GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps is an extension that allows you to match the styling and color scheme of your interactive maps with the rest of your website design. It provides a simple user interface with color pickers to modify map elements like roads, water, and parks. This add-on ensures your directory maps maintain brand consistency instead of using default generic styles.
WPExclusive members get access to Custom Google Maps as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full GeoDirectory collection →
What Is GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps?
GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps is developed by Geo Directory and is a directory plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the directory category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for building location-based marketplaces.
This plugin solves the aesthetic problem of generic, unbranded maps that clash with a site’s theme. It is designed for directory owners who want professional, branded map realizations for their listings pages.
GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps Features
The feature set is built around giving users granular control over map aesthetics through an intuitive settings panel.
Advanced Google Maps Styling
The plugin allows you to style all individual layers of the map including roads, water, parks, and railways. You can modify specific style parameters such as hex color, hue, gamma, saturation, lightness, and weight. These controls ensure the map matches your high-fidelity theme design precisely within your directory architecture.
Open Street Maps (OSM) Support
Support for OSM is included out of the box, offering a wide range of preset styles to match your branding. It includes API input to allow the use of paid map layers such as Open Cycle Map for specialized directory types. This flexibility makes it a versatile choice for developers who prefer alternatives to Google’s pricing model.
Preset Imports and Map Types
Users can import preset styles from libraries like Snazzy Maps to save time on manual customization. The plugin also allows you to set different styles for different types of maps, such as using a different look for detail pages compared to category maps. This works across any GeoDirectory add-on that utilizes map displays.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Custom Google Maps sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Site | $29.00 | 1 | Standard License |
| Unlimited Sites | $69.00 | Unlimited | Full Access |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Custom Google Maps + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Custom Google Maps plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 2.3.5. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release to ensure your site stays secure and compatible with the latest WordPress core updates.
How to Install
- Download the Custom Google Maps .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to GeoDirectory > Settings > Maps Styles to begin customization.
Use Cases
Branded Local Business Directories
Ensure that your map pins and terrain colors match your business branding in a directory environment. This creates a cohesive user experience that doesn’t feel like a generic Google embed.
Specialized Niche Maps
Agencies can create dark-mode maps for nightlife guides or green-themed maps for park directories. The ability to hide irrelevant layers like railways or heavy industrial roads allows for a cleaner interface focused only on the necessary locations.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Professional developers can offer custom-styled maps as a premium feature for clients. WPExclusive provides the necessary files for unlimited installations at a fraction of the retail cost, improving project margins.
vs Alternatives
| Feature | Custom Google Maps | Snazzy Maps (Plugin) |
|---|---|---|
| Native GD Integration | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| OSM Support | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Different Styles per Map Type | ✅ Yes | ❌ Limited |
| Starting Price | $29.00 | Free/Premium |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ❌ |
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Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Granular control over specific layers like water, parks, and roads
- Direct integration with Snazzy Maps presets for rapid styling
- Full compatibility with both Google Maps and Open Street Maps
⚠️ Limitations
- Does not support styling for Google Static Maps due to API limitations
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps GPL Licensed?
Yes. GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) — the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps do?
GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps allows you to edit the visual appearance of Google and Open Street maps. Custom Google Maps provides settings for colors, hue, and saturation across different map layers.
Is GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps free?
No, this is a premium add-on. However, Custom Google Maps is available through WPExclusive plans starting at $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps?
The current version is 2.3.5. The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release.
How much does GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps cost?
Retail pricing starts at $29 for a single site. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
What are the best alternatives to GeoDirectory: Custom Google Maps?
Snazzy Maps is a common alternative for general styling, though Custom Google Maps is better for deep integration with GeoDirectory. Both can be used to achieve unique directory designs within the membership.
