Joomla Fields - Location Extension

Elevate your Joomla site with "Fields - Location," a dynamic Google Maps plugin for Joomla 3 and 5 that transforms custom fields into powerful location selectors. Let your users pinpoint exact locations using an interactive map, search for known places via Google Places, or enter latitude/longitude (lat/lng) coordinates—perfect for articles, categories, contacts, and users.

Joomla Fields - Location Extension
Elevate your Joomla site with "Fields - Location," a dynamic Google Maps plugin for Joomla 3 and 5 that transforms custom fields into powerful location selectors. Let your users pinpoint exact locations using an interactive map, search for known places via Google Places, or enter latitude/longitude (lat/lng) coordinates—perfect for articles, categories, contacts, and users.

How It Works

"Fields - Location" integrates seamlessly as a custom field type, enabling you to add unlimited map fields across your Joomla content. Users can:

- Drag and drop on an embedded Google Map to select a location.
- Use Google Places search to quickly find and choose known addresses or landmarks.
- Manually input lat/lng coordinates for precision.

With just two simple configuration options in the plugin settings—Google Maps API Key and Google Maps Static API Key—you’re ready to go. Per-field settings let you customize map size, default location, map type, zoom level, and choose from four output options:

- Embedded Google Map: Display an interactive map directly in your content.
- Static Google Map: Show a non-interactive image (optionally linked to Google Maps, and optionally cached locally).
- Google Maps Link: Provide a clickable link to the location using lat/lng or place name/address.
- Lat/Lng Display: Present the coordinates as plain text for technical users.

Inspired by user feedback (a shout-out to “Reinhard” for suggesting Google Places Search), I’ve packed this plugin with features to streamline location selection, benefiting the Joomla community I cherish.

Why Choose Fields - Location?

This plugin isn’t just a map tool—it’s a gateway to richer, location-based content. Whether you’re building a directory, mapping events, or geo-tagging articles, "Fields - Location" offers flexibility and precision. It’s lightweight, easy to configure, and works flawlessly across Joomla 3 and 5, making it ideal for developers and site owners alike.

Features

- Interactive Location Selection: Use an embedded Google Map or Google Places search to pick locations.
- Four Output Options: Choose embedded maps, static maps (linkable), Google Maps links, or lat/lng text.
- Customization Per Field: Adjust size, map type, zoom, and output for each field.
- Broad Compatibility: Works with articles, categories, contacts, and users in Joomla 3 and 5.
- Community-Driven: Enhanced with user suggestions, reflecting my passion for free, open tools.

How to install Joomla Fields - Location Extension

You can install Joomla Fields - Location Extension via Joomla Installer.

Follow the steps below:

  1. Download the Joomla Fields - Location Extension package from the official website.
  2. Login to your Joomla website's administrator dashboard.
  3. Go to the "Extensions" tab and select "Manage" from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click on the "Upload Package File" tab and select the Joomla Fields - Location Extension package that you downloaded.
  5. Click the "Upload & Install" button to install the extension.
  6. You will see a confirmation message when the installation is complete.

That's it! You can now use Joomla Fields - Location Extension on your Joomla website.

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Joomla Fields - Location Extension Customization

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Extension Specifications

Current Version
5.0.0
Created on
09 December 2017
Last updated on
05 March 2025
Compatibility
Joomla 3,Joomla 4,50
Extension Type
Plugin
Free or Premium
Free Joomla Extension
Listed in
Joomla Custom Fields Extensions
Developed by
Michael Richey

Score
91%
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