GeoDirectory vs Store Locator Plus for WordPress

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Feature GeoDirectory v2.8.197 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details Store Locator Plus for WordPress v2311.17.01 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid Visit Details
At a glance
Active installs 10,000+ —
Last updated October 23, 2026 —
Editions GeoDirectory Store Locator Plus · SLP Experience ($) · SLP Power ($) · SLP Premier Subscription ($)
Pros Location-based listing structure with maps and location pages; Works with Elementor and block themes; Large feature set in the free core No location limit in the base plugin; Search form, map and results as shortcodes and a block; REST API for locations and settings
Cons Many advanced features need paid add-ons from the vendor; Large codebase with many admin screens to learn; Premium add-ons and themes are sold separately by the vendor Closed on WordPress.org and last tested with WordPress 6.4; Needs a Google Maps API key for geocoding and maps; Many layout and filter options are paid add-ons
Mentioned in our posts 1 1
More features
Other features Map of listings with markers, Elementor widgets for directory templates, REST API routes for listings and system status, Post limits per listing plan or user, Classified ads mode, Users can report a listing, Location (city/region) management, Business hours for listings, SEO output filtered for Yoast SEO presentation Locator shortcode with search, map and results, Basic locations map block, Google geocoding of addresses, REST API for locations, options and geocoding, Locations stored in a dedicated table, Extended data fields for add-ons, Add-on licence validation for Premier subscription ($)
Integrations
Plugins Elementor, Yoast SEO WPML
Other Google Maps Time Zone API, Mapmarker.io icon service Google Maps
Requires WordPress 6.0 5.8
Requires PHP 5.6 —
Tested up to 7.1 6.4.2
Phones home Only if you agree No
External services wpgeodirectory.com, maps.googleapis.com, api.wordpress.org, plugins.svn.wordpress.org, dzv365zjfbd8v.cloudfront.net, cdn.mapmarker.io, mapmarker.io maps.googleapis.com, storelocatorplus.com, wordpress.storelocatorplus.com, www.storelocatorplus.com
Blocks 1 1
Shortcodes — 12
Custom tables — 3