Beschrijving
SFR Directory Map
Beschrijving
Professional Directory Maps – Free
SFR Directory Map displays your Directorist directory listings on interactive OpenStreetMap maps with marker clustering, rich popups, and search functionality.
Perfect for Directorist users who want to visualise their listings geographically without expensive premium subscriptions.
Why Geographic Visualisation Matters
Maps help users find listings near them quickly. Visual location data improves user experience and engagement.
Enhance your directory with:
Better user experience through visual location discovery
Improved engagement with interactive maps
Professional geographic presentation
Clear location-based navigation
Free Forever
Professional map functionality shouldn’t require expensive subscriptions. SFR Directory Map gives you real value at no cost:
FREE Version – Full interactive maps, marker clustering, rich popups, search analytics
Pro Version – Optional upgrade for custom pin colours, heatmaps, CSV export, advanced styling (from £5/year), Lifetime Licence available too.
Directorist Only
This plugin is specifically designed for Directorist and requires Directorist to be installed and active. It automatically detects and integrates with your Directorist listings.
Key Features
Interactive Maps
Uses OpenStreetMap with Leaflet.js for fast, responsive maps
Marker clustering for better performance with large datasets
Rich popups with listing images, addresses, phone numbers, and categories
Responsive design works perfectly on mobile and desktop
AJAX loading for fast, dynamic content without page refreshes
Search & Analytics
Track what users search for with anonymous statistics
Search analytics dashboard in admin
Success rate tracking
Popular search terms analysis
Admin Configuration
Customizable default location and zoom settings
Category filtering support
Flexible shortcode parameters
Support From Richard Toolkit
Launch companion dashboards for Analytics and Category Display plugins
Quick access to other SFR plugins
Direct links to free website tools directory
Seamless ecosystem integration
Privacy-Focused
All functionality runs locally on your WordPress installation
No external API calls or data sharing
Anonymous analytics only (no personal data)
Lightweight and cache-friendly
Usage
Use the shortcode [sfr_directory_map] on any page or post to display your directory listings on an interactive map.
Available Parameters:
* height – Map height (default: 500px)
* category – Filter by category slug
* post_type – Specify post type or “auto” to detect
* cluster – Enable marker clustering (true/false)
Examples:
[sfr_directory_map]
[sfr_directory_map height=”600px”]
[sfr_directory_map category=”restaurants”]
Privacy Policy
This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. Map data is loaded directly from your WordPress database and displayed using OpenStreetMap tiles.
The optional analytics feature tracks search terms anonymously (no IP addresses, no personal data). You can disable analytics at any time in the plugin settings.
Additional Info
The Complete Directory Toolkit
SFR Directory Map is part of an integrated three-plugin ecosystem:
SFR Directory Map – Visualise geographic distribution
SFR Directory Analytics – Understand what’s performing
SFR Directory Category Display – Optimise category presentation
Use them together for comprehensive directory management across Directorist platforms.
Why Choose SFR Directory Map?
Maps help users find listings near them quickly. Visual location data improves user experience, engagement, and helps users discover relevant listings based on proximity.
Whether you’re running a business directory, classifieds site, or local listings portal – interactive maps improve user experience and overall directory quality.
Get Started Today
Install the free plugin
Add the shortcode to any page or post
Customise settings as needed
No configuration required. Beautiful maps instantly.
Documentation & Support
Other SFR Directory Plugins
SFR Directory Analytics – Track listing performance
SFR Directory Category Display – Optimise category presentation
Made with ❤️ by directory owners, for directory owners
Support
For support, please visit the WordPress.org support forum for this plugin or contact us at plugins@supportfromrichard.co.uk
Schermafbeeldingen
Interactive map displaying directory listings with marker clustering 
Rich popup with listing details, images, and contact information 
Admin settings page with map configuration options 
Analytics dashboard showing search statistics
Installatie
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/sfr-directory-map, or install through WordPress admin - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Ensure you have Directorist installed and active
- Go to Directory Maps > Settings to configure your default map settings
- Use the shortcode
[sfr_directory_map]on any page or post
Pro Version Features (Optional Upgrade)
Upgrade only when you need advanced customisation and detailed analytics:
Custom Pin Colours
Customise marker colours by category
Reusable colour templates
Visual category differentiation
Professional map styling
Heatmaps
Visualise listing density
Identify popular areas
Data-driven insights
Enhanced user experience
CSV Export
Export map data and analytics
Open in Excel or Google Sheets
Create custom visualisations
Share with team members
Advanced Styling
Custom map themes
Enhanced popup designs
Advanced marker options
Full styling control
Priority Support
Direct email support
Regular updates
Feature requests considered
Affordable Pricing
5 sites: £5/year (~$6.50)
Lifetime: £8 one-time (~$10)
30-day money-back guarantee
Perfect For
- Directory website owners wanting geographic visualisation
- Businesses improving location-based user experience
- Website developers optimising directory presentation
- Content creators organising listings geographically
- Site owners preparing for directory growth
FAQ
Does this plugin work with my directory plugin?
This plugin is specifically designed for Directorist and requires Directorist to be installed and active. It automatically detects and integrates with your Directorist listings.
Can I customize the map appearance?
Yes! The plugin includes comprehensive CSS styling that you can override with your theme’s custom CSS. Pro version includes custom pin colours, heatmaps, and advanced styling options.
Is there a limit on the number of listings?
The plugin handles large numbers of listings efficiently using marker clustering. It limits queries to 1000 listings per request for optimal performance.
Can I filter listings by category?
Yes, use the
categoryparameter in the shortcode to filter listings by category slug.What analytics are available?
The free version includes basic search tracking showing total searches, success rates, and popular search terms. All data is collected anonymously. Pro version includes CSV export and advanced analytics.
Does this work with Directorist Pro?
Yes! SFR Directory Map is compatible with Directorist (both free and Pro versions). The plugin detects Directorist automatically and works with all Directorist listing types.
Will this slow down my website?
No. The plugin uses efficient AJAX loading and marker clustering for optimal performance. Maps load asynchronously and don’t impact page load times.
Where do I get support?
Free version users: Post in the WordPress.org support forum
Pro version users: Priority email support
Critical issues: We aim to release fixes within 48 hours
How do I upgrade to Pro?
Continue using the free version as long as you like
When you need Pro features (custom colours, heatmaps, CSV export), visit our website
Purchase a license (£5/year or £8 lifetime for 5 sites)
Install Pro version alongside (or replace) free version
Activate with your license key
30-day money-back guarantee on all Pro purchases.
What if I find a bug or compatibility issue?
We actively maintain this plugin and respond quickly to issues:
Free version users: Post in the WordPress.org support forum
Pro version users: Priority email support
Critical issues: We aim to release fixes within 48 hours
We test with Directorist, but if you encounter an edge case we haven’t seen, we’ll work with you to resolve it quickly.
Who built this?
Richard Jemmett – WordPress developer with 25+ years web development experience. Co-founded iFootpath (acquired by AllTrails in 2019). Runs multiple successful directory businesses and uses these tools daily.
Support From Richard specialises in directory enhancement plugins. Learn more
Beoordelingen
Er zijn geen beoordelingen voor deze plugin.
Bijdragers & ontwikkelaars
“SFR Directory Map” is open source software. De volgende personen hebben bijgedragen aan deze plugin.
Bijdragers
Vertaal “SFR Directory Map” in je eigen taal.
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Changelog
1.6.3
- Enhancement: Added Pro link click tracking for marketing analytics (WordPress.org compliant, anonymized data)
- Update: WordPress 6.9 compatibility
- Fix: Improved Pro upgrade link tracking
1.6.2
- Feature: Added Pro upgrade notice that appears after 7 days of plugin usage, helping users discover Pro features including custom pin colours, heatmaps, CSV export, and advanced styling.
- Enhancement: Notice includes two dismissal options – permanent dismissal or 15-day temporary dismissal.
- Enhancement: Activation date tracking added to enable time-based notice display.
- Update: Readme text updated to match Directory Analytics style with expanded sections.
- Fix: Minor code improvements and security enhancements.
1.6.1
- Feature: Added the Support From Richard Toolkit card to the settings page so you can launch companion dashboards, download other plugins, and access Pro upgrades without leaving the map plugin.
- Enhancement: Added a matching CTA highlighting the Support From Richard tools directory for quick access to free audit and insight resources.
1.6.0
- Compliance: Removed inline script and style tags from main plugin file for WordPress.org standards
- Compliance: Converted inline JavaScript to WordPress enqueue functions
- Compliance: Converted inline CSS to WordPress enqueue functions
- Security: Replaced all json_encode() with wp_json_encode() for proper escaping
- Security: Added wp_kses_post() escaping for dynamic style attributes
- Enhancement: Improved code organization and WordPress coding standards compliance
- Fix: Maintained all functionality while improving plugin architecture
- Tested: Verified compatibility with WordPress 6.8
1.5.0
- Compliance: Localized all Leaflet marker images (removed CDN dependencies)
- Compliance: Updated Chart.js to latest stable version (v3.9.1)
- Security: Added proper nonce verification for analytics export functionality
- Security: Replaced json_encode() with wp_json_encode() for proper escaping
- Security: Added proper escaping for dynamic style attributes
- Standards: Renamed generic AJAX actions with proper prefixes (sfrdm_)
- Standards: Removed deprecated shortcode names
- Enhancement: Improved WordPress.org submission compliance
- Fix: Resolved all WordPress.org review feedback issues
1.0.0
- Initial public release
- Interactive maps with OpenStreetMap
- Marker clustering for performance
- Rich popups with listing details
- Category filtering
- Search functionality
- Basic analytics tracking
- Responsive design
- Full Directorist integration
