Store Locator
Ascsoftw Store Locator is a powerful plugin which lets your users Search the Nearest Stores and display them in highly customized Google Maps.
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Store Locator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Store Locator stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| directions | >100 |
| geocoding | >100 |
| Google Maps | >100 |
| Store locator | >100 |
About Store Locator
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
The plugin is based on the WordPress Plugin boilerplate for a standardized, organized and object-oriented codebase. Furthermore, the Plugin has in built support for 9 Languages other than English and is easy to convert into any other language.
Key Features Include:
- AJAX Based Search
- Responsive Design
- SEO Optimized HTML
- Configurable Search Form
- Supports Customization of Google Maps V3
- Search in Km or Miles
- Distance Search based on User Location
- Search based on Zip, City, State or Country
- Easy Navigation of Search Results.
- Display Direction from User Location to Store
- Show / Hide Dropdown in Search Form to select Maximum Results
- Show or Hide Distance Search Option
- Show or Hide Category Filter in Search Form.
- Show or Hide Result Section
- Change Position of Result Section
- Configure the fields that can be shown in Results Section
- Optionally Animate the Google Map on Hovering over Result
- Configure the Height of the Map
- Configure the Zoom Level of Map
- Configure Map Type
- Show / Hide Map Control Buttons
- Customize the Contents of the Info Button.
- Supports Multi Languages
- and so much more
You can check the working example of the Plugin with default options on Demo Page
Installation
- Upload Folder
ascsoftw-slto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the \’Plugins\’ menu in WordPress
- Fill in the
Google API Keyon the Plugin\’s Settings Page. - Add New Stores.
- Use the following shortcode where you want to display the Store Locator
[ascsoftw_sl]
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FAQ
Store Locator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Store Locator free?
Yes. Store Locator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Store Locator safe to use in 2026?
Store Locator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Store Locator?
Store Locator is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,568 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.
Does Store Locator work with WordPress 7.1?
Store Locator is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Store Locator last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 22, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Store Locator?
Store Locator is developed and maintained by ascsoftw.
What are the best alternatives to Store Locator?
The most popular alternatives to Store Locator are Mobile Call Now & Map Butto… (4K+ installs), Add Post Type Instructions (100+ installs) and WP Get Directions (100+ installs).
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