The Meta Box Geolocation extension is a developer-focused tool designed to automate the entry of location data within the WordPress admin. It functions by bridging custom fields with the Google Maps or OpenStreetMap Geocoding APIs.
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Current Version: 1.3.6 (as of late 2025).
Prerequisites: Requires the core Meta Box plugin (free) to be installed and active.
API Support: Integrates with Google Maps Geolocation API and OpenStreetMap (OSM).
Data Storage: Uses native WordPress metadata (wp_postmeta table), ensuring compatibility with standard WP_Query and REST API.
Performance: Lightweight and “instant” execution; it doesn’t store a local database of addresses but fetches them via API on demand.
Auto-Population: When a user types an address into a “master” address field, the plugin automatically populates linked fields such as:
Street Number / Street Name
City / Locality / Sub-locality
State / Province / Administrative Areas (Levels 1–5)
Postal Code / Zip Code
Country
Coordinates: Latitude ($lat$) and Longitude ($lng$).
Two-Way Data Binding: If used alongside a Map field, moving a pin on the map will update the latitude/longitude fields, and vice versa.
Custom Templates: Developers can use binding templates to save complex data (e.g., “City, State”) into a single field.
Result Filtering: Ability to restrict autocomplete results by specific countries or geographic regions.
