Location Taxonomy
This plugin adds a “Location” taxonomy to your website – plain and simple. The taxonomy allows you to associate your posts with specific locations.
Use with caution
Location Taxonomy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Location Taxonomy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| hierarchical | >100 |
| location | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| taxonomy | >100 |
About Location Taxonomy
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
This plugin adds a “Location” taxonomy to your website – plain and simple. The taxonomy allows you to associate your posts with specific locations.
By default, the taxonomy will be available for posts. This can be customized with a filter.
Installation
- Upload the entire
location-taxonomyfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory or download it through the WordPress backend. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I configure the plugin?
This plugin doesn’t come with a settings screen or options of any kind. Once you install it, you should find a “Location” taxonomy entry in your “Posts” menu.
How can I modify for which post types the location taxonomy is available?
This is very straightforward using the built-in filter loctax_post_types. For example, the following snippet would additionally show the taxonomy for pages: add_filter( 'loctax_post_types', function ( $post_types ) { $post_types[] = 'page'; return $post_types; } );
Where should I submit my support request?
For regular support requests, please use the wordpress.org support forums. If you have a technical issue with the plugin where you already have more insight on how to fix it, you can also open an issue on GitHub instead.
How can I contribute to the plugin?
If you have ideas to improve the plugin or to solve a bug, feel free to raise an issue or submit a pull request in the GitHub repository for the plugin. Please stick to the contributing guidelines. You can also contribute to the plugin by translating it. Simply visit translate.wordpress.org to get started.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Update dependencies to latest versions, modernize repository setup, use PNPM for JS management.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Location Taxonomy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is Location Taxonomy free?
Yes. Location Taxonomy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Location Taxonomy safe to use in 2026?
Location Taxonomy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Location Taxonomy?
Location Taxonomy is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 835 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does Location Taxonomy work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Location Taxonomy up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.1 or newer.
What PHP version does Location Taxonomy need?
Location Taxonomy requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Location Taxonomy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 15, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Location Taxonomy?
Location Taxonomy is developed and maintained by Felix Arntz.
What are the best alternatives to Location Taxonomy?
The most popular alternatives to Location Taxonomy are BU Navigation (100+ installs), Article Forge (60+ installs) and SF Bootstrap Menu (10+ installs).
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