Address Geocoder
The Address Geocoder plugin lets you attach coordinates to your posts, pages, and custom post types. On your edit screens, simply enter an address into the metabox and hit “Geocode”.
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Address Geocoder shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Address Geocoder stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| coordinates | >100 |
| geocode | #75 |
| latitude | >100 |
| location | >100 |
| longitude | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews
About Address Geocoder
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
The Address Geocoder plugin lets you attach coordinates to your posts, pages, and custom post types. On your edit screens, simply enter an address into the metabox and hit “Geocode”.
This plugin uses Google Maps API v3 to translate an address to lat/lng coordinates. A Google Maps API key is required.
Fequently Asked Questions
How do I retrieve the coordinates?
Access your data in the loop using the following functions, with the post ID passed as a parameter. For the full coordinates (in brackets):
<?php echo get_geocode_latlng( $post->ID ); ?>
For the Latitude:
<?php echo get_geocode_lat( $post->ID ); ?>
For the Longitude:
<?php echo get_geocode_lng( $post->ID ); ?>
For the Address:
<?php echo get_geocode_address( $post->ID ); ?>
Installation
- Activate the plugin
- Go to Settings > Address Geocoder to set your Google Maps API key and choose desired post types
- Done! You’ll see a “Geocoder” meta box on your edit screens.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Tested compatibility against WP 5.1
1.0
- Better meta box handling (props @burkeshartsis)
- Draggable marker (props @burkeshartsis)
- Various fixes and improvements
0.9.2
- Minor cleanup
- Added new icon and banner to wordpress.org plugins page
0.9.1
- Tested compatibility against WP 4.4
0.9
- A Google Maps API key is now required. Go to Settings > Address Geocoder to set your Google Maps API key.
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Address Geocoder: quick answers
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Is Address Geocoder free?
Yes. Address Geocoder is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Address Geocoder safe to use in 2026?
Address Geocoder shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Address Geocoder?
Address Geocoder is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,563 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 158 times in the last 30 days.
Does Address Geocoder work with WordPress 7.1?
Address Geocoder is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Address Geocoder last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on January 23, 2019 (8 years ago).
Who makes Address Geocoder?
Address Geocoder is developed and maintained by Marty Spellerberg.
What are the best alternatives to Address Geocoder?
The most popular alternatives to Address Geocoder are Image Hotspots Field for ACF (100+ installs), Coordinate for Google Map (… (20+ installs) and Advanced Custom Fields: Mul… (10+ installs).
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