Address Autocomplete with Google
Enable Google Places-powered address autocomplete for WordPress input fields. Supports country restrictions and place type selection.
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Stale • Last updated 312 days ago
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Description
A simple address autocomplete feature for WordPress using the Google Places API.
This plugin enables autocomplete functionality for address input fields using Google’s Places API, making it easier for users to enter addresses accurately.
External services
This plugin uses the Google Places API to provide address autocomplete functionality.
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What the service is and what it is used for:
The Google Places API is used to offer address suggestions and autocomplete functionality for address input fields on your website. -
What data is sent and when:
The plugin sends user input data (such as location or address queries) to Google Maps API every time the autocomplete feature is used. This data is sent when the user starts typing an address in the input field, and the plugin makes an API request to fetch address suggestions. -
Links to the service’s terms and privacy policy:
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/address-autocomplete-with-google/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Address Autocomplete to configure the plugin.
- Enter your Google Places API Key in the settings.
- Specify the target input fields using CSS selectors (e.g.,
.address-input, #billing_address_1). - Save settings and test the autocomplete functionality on your website.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Go to the Google Cloud Console.
- Enable the Places API and Maps JavaScript API.
- Generate an API key under Credentials and copy it into the plugin settings.
Yes, Google requires billing to be enabled for Places API usage, but they provide a free monthly usage quota.
Yes, you can enter a 2-letter country code (e.g., US for United States, AU for Australia) in the settings to limit autocomplete results to that country.
Yes, you can select from different place types such as:
– geocode (General locations)
– address (Physical addresses)
– establishment (Businesses & landmarks)
– regions (Administrative areas)
– cities (City-level search)
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Added support for Google Places API for address autocomplete.
- Settings page for API key, input selectors, country restriction, and place types.