GeoDirectory Location Manager is an addon that extends the core GeoDirectory plugin to support multi-location databases including countries, regions, cities, and neighborhoods. It allows directory owners to scale their site from a single town to a global network of business listings. You can build a truly international directory without restricting users to one specific geographical area.
WPExclusive members get access to Location Manager as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Geo Directory collection →
What Is GeoDirectory Location Manager?
GeoDirectory Location Manager is developed by Geo Directory and is a directory plugin for WordPress. While the core GeoDirectory plugin is limited to one location (city, town, or village), this addon removes those boundaries to enable global scaling. It belongs to the directory category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for building marketplace and listing sites.
This extension solves the technical hurdle of managing massive geographical data sets within a single installation. It is designed for directory owners who need to host listings across multiple countries or districts while maintaining fast search performance.
GeoDirectory Location Manager Features
The feature set is built around geographic flexibility, ensuring that both site admins and end-users can navigate millions of multi-regional listings efficiently.
Unlimited Global Locations
Location Manager adds support for unlimited Countries, Regions, Cities, and Neighborhoods. There is no need to prefill locations manually because the database populates automatically via Google API or Open Street Maps when a user adds a listing. This ensures the directory remains accurate without developer intervention.
Smart Location Switcher
The plugin includes a sophisticated AJAX-based location switcher that detects user proximity and suggests the nearest cities. It features a fallback proximity search so that if a specific term has zero results in your database, it geocodes the text and finds nearby listings anyway. The switcher can be placed in menus, widgets, sidebars, or page builder blocks.
Advanced SEO and Sitemaps
Every location page created by Location Manager is SEO-friendly, with support for unique meta information, custom text descriptions, and featured images. It integrates directly with Yoast SEO to automatically generate sitemaps for every location. This helps search engines index individual city and neighborhood pages for localized search results.
Mobile-First Geolocation
The plugin utilizes HTML5 Geolocation to provide high accuracy on mobile devices via GPS. If a browser denies location access, the plugin presents a fallback map pin that users can drag to their current position. This ensures the “Near Me” filtering works across all devices regardless of IP accuracy.
Pricing
Retail pricing for the standalone addon starts at $49 for a single site, or it can be purchased as part of the full developer bundle. WPExclusive members access it as part of their standard plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Site | $49.00 | 1 | Plugin + Updates |
| Unlimited Sites | $99.00 | Unlimited | Plugin + Updates |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Location Manager + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Location Manager plus hundreds of other plugins and themes, including GeoDirectory Booking and GeoDirectory Events Plugin.
Latest Version
The current version is 2.3.13. The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with WordPress core and mapping APIs. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the Location Manager .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 → Locations to configure your default country.
- Use the shortcode or widget to place the Location Switcher in your site header or sidebar.
Use Cases
Global Travel and Tourism Portals
If you are building an international travel guide, this plugin is essential. It allows you to organize thousands of listings by continent, country, and city within a single directory architecture.
Nationwide Real Estate or Job Boards
Portals covering entire countries can use Location Manager to allow users to filter jobs or properties by their specific neighborhood or region, providing highly relevant local results.
Hyper-local Community Directories
For sites focused on a single large metropolitan area, the neighborhood support enables detailed sorting that isn’t possible with standard city tags, helping locals find services on their own street.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Agencies building directory sites for various clients benefit from the unlimited site usage available through WPExclusive, allowing them to deploy Location Manager on every project without individual license costs.
vs Alternatives
| Feature | Location Manager | HivePress Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Country Support | ✅ Full Support | ✅ Supported |
| Neighborhood Level | ✅ Yes | ❌ Limited |
| AJAX Switcher | ✅ Core Feature | ✅ Supported |
| Starting Price | $49.00 | Free/Premium Extensions |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
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Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Automatic location population using mapping APIs prevents manual data entry.
- Location-aware URLs create SEO-optimized permalinks for every city and region.
- The REST API implementation ensures the location switcher remains fast even with large databases.
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires a Maps API key (Google or OSM) to fully automate the location creation process.
- High volume geolocation requests may result in API usage fees from mapping providers.
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is GeoDirectory Location Manager GPL Licensed?
Yes. GeoDirectory Location Manager 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 Location Manager on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you GeoDirectory Location Manager plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does GeoDirectory Location Manager do?
GeoDirectory Location Manager is a directory addon used to add multi-location support to your site. It removes the one-location limit of the core plugin, allowing you to create unlimited countries, cities, and neighborhoods for your business listings.
Is GeoDirectory Location Manager free?
The Location Manager is a premium addon, though its core parent plugin has a free version on WordPress.org. Members can access the premium Location Manager through WPExclusive for $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of GeoDirectory Location Manager?
The current version is 2.3.13. The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release.
How much does GeoDirectory Location Manager cost?
Retail pricing starts at $49 for a single site. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use GeoDirectory Location Manager via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
Can Location Manager filter listings by the user’s GPS position?
Yes, Location Manager includes a “Near Me” button and location-aware AJAX search. It uses HTML5 Geolocation to detect the user’s GPS coordinates and shows them the closest business listings in the directory.
