# xLocate

> xLocate has <10 active installs and 32 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** xLocate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**A location listing plugin, built with flexibility in mind.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,350
- **Downloads (30 days):** 32 (+52.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 4, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CodeManas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/codemanas/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/xlocate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Codemanas](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/codemanas/) | #2 | 2 |
| [geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geolocation/) | #96 | 119 |
| [Google Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-maps/) | >100 | 175 |
| [houses](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/houses/) | #1 | 1 |
| [properties](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/properties/) | #15 | 15 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Codemanas | #10 | 10 |
| geolocation | >100 | 887 |
| Google Maps | >100 | 2,737 |
| houses | >100 | 502 |
| properties | >100 | 3,821 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CodeManas Social Share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/codemanas-social-share/) | <10 | — | Feb 28, 2019 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is xLocate safe to use in 2026?
xLocate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use xLocate?
xLocate is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,350 times since it launched in December 2017. It was downloaded 32 times in the last 30 days.

### Does xLocate work with WordPress 7.1?
xLocate is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does xLocate need?
xLocate requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was xLocate last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on December 4, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes xLocate?
xLocate is developed and maintained by CodeManas.

### What are the best alternatives to xLocate?
The most popular alternatives to xLocate are CodeManas Social Share (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xlocate/ · Generated 2026-10-14 21:16 UTC by PageForge