Boldmapper
With Boldmapper, you can build and manage a store locator for your application. All locations are managed via our web interface at https://boldmapper.com. You can easily import existing locations, manually add new ones…
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Boldmapper shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Boldmapper stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| business locations | >100 |
| geo | >100 |
| geocoding | >100 |
| Store locator | >100 |
| stores | >100 |
About Boldmapper
From the official readme · v2.0.5Description
With Boldmapper, you can build and manage a store locator for your application. All locations are managed via our web interface at https://boldmapper.com. You can easily import existing locations, manually add new ones, track store hours, add tag filters and custom attributes all in one place.
This plugin adds a Boldmapper shortcode and widget so you can integrate your map easily on any page.
Features
- Customize your map with themes and CSS.
- Easily import your existing locations with our import wizard.
- Realtime sync your inventory and locations directly from your Square Store.
- Choose from 6 marker shapes and the color of your choice, or upload your own custom markers.
- Driving distance in km or miles.
- Automatic translation for Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. More languages to come.
- Shortcode to quickly embed the map on your page.
- Set the default location of the map on load.
- Add custom location attributes and tags to filter by, like “Free-Wifi”, etc.
- Link to Google Maps driving directions.
- Powerful anonymous analytics to figure out what your users are searching for and where.
- Show store hours for each location and filter by “Open Now”.
- Powerful location-aware autocomplete search.
- Whitelabel upgrade options.
- Priority support.
- Manage multiple maps from one easy to use dashboard.
Installation
Installation should take only a few minutes.
- Upload the
boldmapperplugin to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- You can now access the Boldmapper admin panel under
Settings -> Boldmapper. From there, you can
add a global default Map ID from the dashboard. You can find your Map ID on the
General Settings tab for your map.
Using the shortcode
Once your Map ID is added you can then use the [boldmapper] shortcode on any page to render a map. If you
have multiple maps and would like to specify a different map, you can override the global Map ID by specifying
it in the shortcode like [boldmapper map="89fb1f31-b36f-4d98-9dc4-90e7dd92a2ad"].
Using the widget
Widget availability will be based on your theme, but wherever you can add a widget you can select the Boldmapper
widget by clicking on Add a Widget and selecting Boldmapper Store Locator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mapbox API Token?
For your map to render, you will need to register for a Mapbox API token. Once registered, you can find your token in the [https://account.mapbox.com/access-tokens/](Mapbox Dashboard).
Changelog
Initial release
2.0.5
- Update readme and more images.
2.0.4
- Update images.
2.0.3
- Update icon and readme.
2.0.2
- Fix supported WordPress versions.
2.0.1
- Tested against WordPress 5.7
- Fix bug with default map ID configured in plugin settings not loading correctly.
2.0.0
Release new version with branding as Boldmapper
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FAQ
Boldmapper: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Boldmapper free?
Yes. Boldmapper is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Boldmapper safe to use in 2026?
Boldmapper shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Boldmapper?
Boldmapper is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,996 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.
Does Boldmapper work with WordPress 7.1?
Boldmapper is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Boldmapper last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.5, was released on July 24, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Boldmapper?
Boldmapper is developed and maintained by Jordan Humphreys.
What are the best alternatives to Boldmapper?
The most popular alternatives to Boldmapper are Store Locator for WordPress📍 (1K+ installs), CM Map Locations (70+ installs) and Interactive Map Widget (10+ installs).
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