# IHS Geo Location

> IHS Geo Location has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** IHS Geo Location shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin detects your location and makes certain classes available to you which you can apply to the div elements or use shortcodes in your theme to display the user’s current locality, city, state, country and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,866
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+10.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 25, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Imran Sayed (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gsayed786/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ihs-geo-location/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [address](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/address/) | #57 | 87 |
| [city](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/city/) | #18 | 21 |
| [geo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geo/) | #85 | 167 |
| [geo location](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geo-location/) | #12 | 12 |
| [geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geolocation/) | #62 | 119 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| address | >100 | 10,000 |
| city | >100 | 1,819 |
| geo | >100 | 1,146 |
| geo location | >100 | 539 |
| geolocation | >100 | 894 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-permalinks/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | May 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-map/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (12) | Mar 11, 2018 | 41/100 |
| 4 | [Portugal States (Distritos) for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/portugal-states-distritos-for-woocommerce/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 29, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Address Book for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-address-book/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (23) | Apr 30, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 6 | [Address Autocomplete via Google for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gf-google-address-autocomplete/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (7) | Aug 11, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [Enhanced Custom Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-custom-permalinks/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (14) | Oct 20, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 8 | [More Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/more-widgets/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 16, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Address Autocomplete Anything – Google Address Autocomplete for Any Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/address-autocomplete-anything/) | 900+ | 5/5 (15) | Sep 29, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 10 | [UK Address Postcode Validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uk-address-postcode-validation/) | 700+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 6, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is IHS Geo Location free?
Yes. IHS Geo Location is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is IHS Geo Location safe to use in 2026?
IHS Geo Location shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use IHS Geo Location?
IHS Geo Location is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,866 times since it launched in March 2018. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does IHS Geo Location work with WordPress 7.1?
IHS Geo Location is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does IHS Geo Location need?
IHS Geo Location requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was IHS Geo Location last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on December 25, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes IHS Geo Location?
IHS Geo Location is developed and maintained by Imran Sayed.

### What are the best alternatives to IHS Geo Location?
The most popular alternatives to IHS Geo Location are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+ installs), zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs) and Simple Map (10K+ installs).


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