Nilambar Sharma

<p>Are you frustrated by the lack of customization options in default Category widget in WordPress? Then this plugin is for you. Works in similar fashion but with several customization options. Cheers !</p>


NS Category Widget

very nice plugin does what it says!

good job for dev!

Just what i needed

A plugin to add widget for listing Categories and Taxonomies. Extending Default WordPress Category Widget.

Flipper Code - WordPress Development Company

<p><strong>Build stunning, interactive maps with listing in minutes — no coding required.</strong></p>
<p><strong>WP Maps</strong> is a powerful yet easy-to-use WordPress map plugin that supports both Google Maps and OpenStreetMap. Create fully customized maps in just a few clicks with custom markers, searchable listings, and smart filters. Whether you’re building a store locator, showcasing locations, or simply adding a map to your contact page — this plugin makes it effortless.</p>
<p>Perfect for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Business directories and listings</li>
<li>Store locators</li>
<li>Service area maps</li>
<li>Contact pages </li>
<li>Any map-based project you can think of.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Easily create simple or advanced maps tailored to your needs, fully customizable to match your website’s branding.</strong></p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<p><strong>Free Version</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Easily create interactive Google Maps with custom markers, smart search, filters, and paginated listings.</strong></li>
<li>Use Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, or Mapbox as your map provider, with easy switching between them.</li>
<li>Create multiple maps with different locations and listing.</li>
<li>Enable sorting and pagination for listings.</li>
<li>Enable marker clustering from the backend to group markers on the map.</li>
<li>Automatically update the map center based on filtered markers.</li>
<li>Display maps easily using shortcodes.</li>
<li>Display maps in posts, pages, and widgets.</li>
<li>Manage listing and marker infowindow content from the backend using dynamic placeholders.</li>
<li>Auto-center the map using custom latitude and longitude, the visitor’s location, or backend-assigned locations.</li>
<li>Fully GDPR-compliant Google Maps integration for privacy-friendly usage.</li>
<li>Draw circles, squares, polygons, and custom shapes on the map.</li>
<li>Display infowindows on click or hover for shapes, similar to marker infowindows.</li>
<li>Display a circle and marker at the center location of the map.</li>
<li>Show or hide markers on page load.</li>
<li>Supports Snazzy Maps.</li>
<li>Use custom or pre-built marker icons.</li>
<li>Open marker infowindows on click or hover.</li>
<li>Add bounce and drop animation effects to markers on map load.</li>
<li>Center or zoom the map on marker click.</li>
<li>Show listings below the map with search and filters.</li>
<li>Reset map button to restore the map to its original state.</li>
<li>Predefined color schemes for listings.</li>
<li>Custom color schemes for listings.</li>
<li>Show infowindow when a listing title is clicked.</li>
<li>Custom map color schemes.</li>
<li>Set primary and secondary colors.</li>
<li>Add custom CSS.</li>
<li>Responsive and mobile-friendly design.</li>
<li>Enable or disable zoom, fullscreen, map type, scale, Street View, camera, and “Locate Me” controls.</li>
<li>Position map controls at different locations on the map.</li>
<li>Limit map panning using SW/NE coordinates.</li>
<li>Enable KML/KMZ, traffic, transit, and bicycling layers.</li>
<li>GeoJSON support.</li>
<li>Import/export settings via JSON.</li>
<li>Localization ready.</li>
<li>Add custom styling.</li>
<li>Works with all major page builders and themes.</li>
<li>Fully documented with step by step and easy to understand instructions.</li>
<li>Cross-browser compatible — tested on IE8+, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Pro Version</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.wpmapspro.com?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=liteversion&utm_campaign=freemium&utm_id=freemium" rel="nofollow ugc">WP MAPS PRO Version</a></strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Includes everything in the free version, plus powerful premium features:</strong></li>
<li>Multiple designs and layouts for marker infowindows.</li>
<li>Multiple designs and layouts for listing records.</li>
<li>Display blog posts, pages, or any existing data (custom post types) from your WordPress site with just a few clicks.</li>
<li>Display posts using custom fields.</li>
<li>Display posts using the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin.</li>
<li>Create unlimited custom filters in the backend based on custom fields, taxonomies, or ACF fields — ideal for complex map searches.</li>
<li>Enable searching and filtering using URL parameters — great for sharing filtered map views.</li>
<li>List and grid-style listing layouts.</li>
<li>Allow users to filter markers by location and radius (in kilometers or miles).</li>
<li>Filter markers based on marker categories.</li>
<li>Filter markers based on custom taxonomy terms of any custom post type.</li>
<li>Display multiple custom routes between locations directly on your map for a seamless navigation experience.</li>
<li>Customize color, opacity, and weight for each route.</li>
<li>Directions API integration to allow users to get directions between locations on the map.</li>
<li>Add custom HTML, images, or videos as map controls for interactive, branded maps.</li>
<li>Prevent overlapping markers with automatic spiderfier effects — perfect for clustered or identical locations.</li>
<li>Enable smart tabs for Categories, Directions, Routes, and Nearby Amenities to enhance user experience.</li>
<li>Admins can apply additional customization to infowindows and listing layouts from the backend.</li>
<li>Apply country restrictions on search results and autosuggestions for more accurate results.</li>
<li>Advanced feature: Integrate with Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics 4, Meta Pixel, and Zapier to track marker click events.</li>
<li>Access 25+ additional add-ons available with the Pro version, offering extended functionality.</li>
<li>Use SVGs as marker icons — choose from pre-built options or upload your own.</li>
<li>Automatically center the map based on assigned locations.</li>
<li>Show nearby amenities like ATMs, banks, and stores to provide useful local context.</li>
<li>Draggable markers and option to open infowindows by default on page load.</li>
<li>Categorize locations for better organization and filterable maps.</li>
<li>Choose from 100+ ready-to-use colorful markers via Map Icons Collection.</li>
<li>Multilingual ready — supports WPML and other translation plugins.</li>
<li>Compatible with WordPress Multisite, with network-wide activation support.</li>
<li>Easily style maps using Snazzy Maps.</li>
<li>Built-in search control to locate places directly on the frontend map.</li>
<li>Install sample data to get started quickly.</li>
<li>Role-based access control for backend pages.</li>
<li>Seamless upgrade to Pro — no data loss when switching from free to paid.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Free Version Live Demos</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/wp-maps/" rel="nofollow ugc">All Live Demos</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/wp-maps/live-demo/complete-map-with-search-filters-listing-pagination/" rel="nofollow ugc">Complete Map With Paginated Listing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/wp-maps/live-demo/draw-shapes-on-google-maps/" rel="nofollow ugc">Shapes on Google Maps</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/wp-maps/live-demo/a-complete-store-locator/" rel="nofollow ugc">Store Locator</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/wp-maps/live-demo/events-listing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Events Listing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/live-demo/service-center-listings/" rel="nofollow ugc">Service Center Listings</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/wp-maps/live-demo/real-estate-listing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Real Estate Listing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/wp-maps/live-demo/restaurants-listing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Restaurants Listing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/wp-maps/live-demo/with-get-directions/" rel="nofollow ugc">With Get Directions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/wp-maps/live-demo/snazzy-maps-demo/" rel="nofollow ugc">Snazzy Maps Demo</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Pro Version Live Demos</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.wpmapspro.com/examples/" rel="nofollow ugc">All Live Demos</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Important Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.wpmapspro.com/tutorials/" rel="nofollow ugc">Tutorials</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wpmapspro.com/map-hooks/" rel="nofollow ugc">Hooks & Filters</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/support/" rel="nofollow ugc">Support</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weplugins.com/contact/" rel="nofollow ugc">Custom Development Available</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>🏬 Use Cases – Map Solutions for Every Business</h3>
<p>WP Maps helps you build advanced location maps for any industry. From store locators to real estate maps, here are popular use cases powered by Google Maps or Leaflet:</p>
<ul>
<li>🛍️ Retail Store Locator – Showcase nearby outlets, branches, or chain locations  </li>
<li>🍽️ Restaurant Locator – Help users find your cafes, diners, or food franchises  </li>
<li>🏠 Real Estate Property Map – Display properties with filters for listings  </li>
<li>🏥 Hospital & Clinic Map – Show medical centers, diagnostic labs & walk-ins  </li>
<li>🏋️ Gym & Fitness Center Locator – Promote local gyms, yoga studios & wellness hubs  </li>
<li>🛒 Shopping Mall Directory – Build interactive directories with category filters  </li>
<li>🏨 Hotel & Resort Locator – List resorts, BnBs, and vacation rentals by location  </li>
<li>🚗 Car Dealership Map – Map showrooms, service centers, and authorized dealers  </li>
<li>🏦 Bank & ATM Locator – Help customers locate ATMs and branches  </li>
<li>💊 Pharmacy Finder – Display medical stores and 24/7 pharmacy locations  </li>
<li>💅 Salon & Spa Locator – Show salons, nail bars, and beauty spas nearby  </li>
<li>✂️ Barber Shop Locator – Map grooming centers, barbershops, and hair stylists  </li>
<li>🎓 School & University Maps – Display educational institutions with filters  </li>
<li>🎤 Event Venue Locator – Help users find event halls, venues, and stadiums  </li>
<li>🎬 Cinema & Entertainment Map – List theaters, gaming zones, and arcades  </li>
<li>🖼️ Museum & Art Gallery Locator – Showcase local exhibitions and museums  </li>
<li>🏛️ Government Office Map – Map municipal offices, courts, or embassies  </li>
<li>📦 Post Office & Courier Center Locator – Find shipping centers and drop boxes  </li>
<li>⛪ Religious Center Locator – Show churches, mosques, temples, or community halls  </li>
<li>📚 Library Map – Display public and academic library locations  </li>
<li>🐾 Veterinary & Pet Store Map – Highlight vets, clinics, or pet supply stores  </li>
<li>🔧 Hardware & Home Services Map – Show electricians, repair centers, or hardware stores  </li>
<li>💼 Co-working Space Locator – Help users find shared office spaces or business hubs  </li>
<li>🏗️ Construction & Project Map – Showcase new projects or development plots  </li>
<li>🍷 Wine & Liquor Store Map – Find wine shops and liquor outlets with filters  </li>
<li>🚴 Outdoor & Sports Store Map – Locate gear shops, bike rental points, etc.  </li>
<li>🧸 Toy Store Locator – Promote branded or local toy stores  </li>
<li>🌻 Garden Center & Nursery Map – Help users find garden shops and nurseries  </li>
<li>📖 Bookstore Locator – Showcase independent and chain bookstores  </li>
<li>📱 Electronics Store Map – Map mobile, computer, and appliance retailers  </li>
<li>👗 Clothing Store Locator – Help users find fashion outlets and boutiques  </li>
<li>🛠️ Service Center Locator – Map repair centers for electronics, cars, or devices  </li>
<li>⚖️ Legal & Consultancy Locator – List law firms, advisors, and service offices  </li>
<li>📄 Insurance Office Map – Show agents, offices, and policy assistance centers  </li>
<li>🚛 Dealer & Warehouse Locator – Display regional warehouses and distributors  </li>
<li>🍼 Childcare & Preschool Finder – Help parents locate daycares and nurseries  </li>
<li>🛒 Supermarket & Grocery Store Map – Show supermarkets, mini-markets, or organic stores</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>💡 Whether you’re running a small local shop or a global brand, WP Maps helps you build responsive, searchable, and filterable maps tailored to your business.</strong></p>
<h3>How It Works</h3>
<ol>
<li>Add your locations from <strong>Add Location</strong></li>
<li>Create a map from <strong>Add Map</strong> and assign locations</li>
<li>Use the shortcode (from <strong>Manage Maps</strong>) in posts, pages, or widgets</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Note: Google Maps requires an API key. OpenStreetMap works without a key.</em></p>
<h3>Try It Now</h3>
<p>Explore the plugin instantly using the WordPress Playground:<br />
👉 <a href="https://playground.wordpress.net/?plugin=wp-google-map-plugin" rel="nofollow ugc">Try WP Maps</a></p>


WP Maps – Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Store Locator,Listing,Directory & Filters

WordPress map plugin for Google Maps, OpenStreetMap & Mapbox with store locator, filterable listings & custom markers.

NS Category Widget vs WP Maps – Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Store Locator,Listing,Directory & Filters