Progress Map WordPress Plugin – Customizable Google Maps

Product Overview

Progress Map is a WordPress map plugin built for site owners who want more than a basic embed. Instead of settling for a one-size-fits-all Google Map, you can configure the map from a central settings page, add coordinates directly to your posts, and control everything from markers to zoom controls.

Because the plugin connects with any custom post type, you can use it with standard posts, custom entries, or directory-style content. Add multiple locations per post and display them in a responsive carousel, grouped markers, and a faceted search so visitors can find exactly what they’re looking for.

Key Features

• Multiple locations per post: Attach as many coordinates as you need to a single post.
• Custom post type support: Connect the plugin to any custom post type on your site.
• Full styling control: Customize the map’s appearance on the plugin settings page, including markers, clusters, and map styles.
• 70+ map styles: Choose from a built-in collection of map styles, or add your own JavaScript style matrix for a unique look.
• Custom markers and clusters: Upload your own marker and cluster images instead of using the default Google Map icons.
• Grouped markers: Keep large location sets organized with grouped markers.
• Custom zoom controls: Show or hide and customize the zoom controls.
• Infowindow control: Choose how and when infowindows appear.
• Google Map UI controls: Show or hide different Google Map interface elements from the settings page.
• Carousel layout options: Place the carousel above, below, left, or right of the map.
• Responsive carousel: Resize carousel items, images, and thumbnails, and control navigation by touch or scroll wheel.
• Distance search: Let visitors search by distance, with optional circle drawing and customizable distance units and circle styles.
• Web visitor geolocation: Locate the site visitor to provide more targeted mapping.
• Multiple map instances: Display more than one map and control carousel and faceted search settings for each instance.
• Retina-ready display: Use retina display for markers and clusters.
• Loading indicator: Show a loading bar and spinner while the map loads.
• Taxonomy filtering: Filter locations by categories, tags, or custom taxonomy terms.
• Location count: Display the number of locations above the map, with editable text and style.

Benefits

Progress Map helps you turn a static map into a useful, on-brand part of your site. The settings-driven approach means you don’t need to write code for common customizations. You can adjust the map center, choose the initial map type, upload your own marker and cluster graphics, and control which UI elements appear.

For sites with many locations, the plugin is designed to keep the experience clean. Grouped markers prevent clutter, the carousel makes it easy to browse entries, and the distance-based search helps visitors filter results. The mobile-friendly carousel can be repositioned or hidden on mobile, so the map works the way your visitors expect.

How It Can Be Used

Because the plugin adds map coordinates to posts and supports custom post types, it can adapt to many content structures. For example, you could use it to display business locations, store branches, points of interest, real estate listings, event venues, or any other location-based content organized as posts or custom entries.

If you already use a custom post type for your data, the plugin can connect to that existing structure rather than forcing you to import everything into one default format. You can also create separate map instances with their own query settings and carousel or faceted search options.

Why Choose This Product?

Progress Map is for WordPress users who want control. The plugin gives you a central settings page for the map’s layout and design, lets you decide how locations are collected and displayed, and includes practical tools for sites with a large number of locations.

From choosing among 70+ styles to adding your own style matrix, from uploading custom markers to controlling the Google Map UI, the plugin was designed to fit the presentation of your site rather than forcing your site to fit a default map widget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add multiple locations to one WordPress post?

Yes. Progress Map lets you add more than one location per post.

Does this plugin work with custom post types?

Yes. You can connect the plugin with any custom post type on your WordPress site.

Can I customize the map’s look?

Yes. The plugin can be customized on the settings page, including map styles, markers, clusters, zoom controls, infowindows, Google Map UI elements, and the initial map type.

Can I show multiple maps on the same site?

Yes. The plugin can display multiple map instances, and you can control the carousel, faceted search, and default query settings for each instance.

Is the map and carousel mobile-friendly?

Yes. The carousel is responsive and mobile-friendly, and you can move it by touch or scroll wheel. You can also hide the carousel on mobile devices.