FacetWP Map Facet

FacetWP Map Facet - Map-based filtering of results on WordPress

FacetWP Map Facet is an extension for faceted search that adds an interactive map layer to geographic searches. The extension allows you to display points on a map, filter by distance, metropolitan area, and user-defined areas, and integrate with any post type containing GPS coordinates. This makes search more intuitive and visual, improving user experience and conversion rates.

Key functionalities

• Displaying markers on the map with data from latitude/longitude fields.
• Radius search: slider or field to enter the distance from the selected point.
• Draggable marker and automatic detection of user location (browser geolocation).
• Marker clustering for a large number of points and complex visualization options (custom markers, pop-ups with content).
• Sorting results by distance and dynamically updating the results list without page reload thanks to AJAX.
• Compatibility with popular map providers (Google Maps, Leaflet/OpenStreetMap) and the ability to select map layers.
• FacetWP Index integration – fast and scalable geographic queries.
• Ability to create multiple independent maps and save configurations for different templates and entry types.

Practical applications

FacetWP Map Facet is used on a wide range of websites where location is important to the user:

• Real estate portals - search for offers within a specified radius of a selected point or school.
• Business directories and local business cards – finding services near the customer.
• Events – Filter events by location and distance.
• Multiple Stores and Local Pickup - Select your nearest pickup point.
• Travel services – planning routes and finding attractions in a specific area.

Benefits for the website owner and the user

• Increased usability: Visual map search reduces the time it takes to find interesting offers.
• Higher conversions: Users find local services faster, leading to more inquiries and purchases.
• More tailored results: Filtering by distance and sorting by distance delivers more relevant results.
• Scalability: Thanks to integration with FacetWP indexing, geographic queries remain fast even with a large number of entries.
• Flexible implementation: compatibility with ACF, WooCommerce, custom fields and any content types.

Technical integration and customization

FacetWP Map Facet works with fields storing coordinates (lat/lng) and uses the map API to render tiles and markers. Configuration includes specifying the data source, setting marker style, clustering mode, and search radius parameters. Developers can use JavaScript/PHP filters and hooks to extend functionality, create custom popups, and connect the map to other facets (checkbox, dropdown, range).

Before implementing, it's worth ensuring that your chosen mapping provider's API key is available on your website (if required) and that location data is consistently populated in your content. Once FacetWP Maps is properly configured, the Facet map and its associated filters operate responsively and are optimized for performance.

FacetWP Map Facet enhances your site's appeal by transforming static listings into an interactive, map-based search interface, improving the user experience and making it easier to discover location-based content.