xLocate
A location listing plugin, built with flexibility in mind.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where xLocate stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Codemanas | #10 |
| geolocation | >100 |
| Google Maps | >100 |
| houses | >100 |
| properties | >100 |
About xLocate
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
xLocate is a plugin that allows you to create and manage listings with locations on your WordPress website. xLocate uses the Google API to easily and intuitively add, listing and add them to a Map. Users can search locations, by specifying a map location and using various filters to refine the search.
It’s designed and coded to be easy to use and extendible.
How to Add in frontend :
You can add location search to any of the pages, post types in frontend by using shortcodes
- [xlocate_search_form]
- [xlocate_map]
Find usage of these shortcodes in our documentation.
Installation
Installation Instructions :
1. Unzip xlocate.zip and Upload xlocate folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
3. Add a shortcode in any of page to show listings in frontend.
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Best xLocate alternatives
All Codemanas plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CodeManas Social Share
A simple social plugin, built with flexibility in mind.
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<10 |
FAQ
xLocate: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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