Add a Search Form for Google Maps in WordPress

The Search Widget for Google Maps add-on for WP MAPS PRO allows you to add a customizable search form anywhere on your website. Visitors can search for locations and get redirected to a map page showing matching results.

Using the shortcode [google_search_form map_url="your_map_page_url"], you can easily connect a search form to a specific map page. You can also customize the form title, placeholder text, and button label via shortcode parameters.

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Requirements

Before setting up the search widget, make sure you have:

1. Installed and activated the WP MAPS PRO plugin
2. Installed and activated the Search Widget for Google Maps add-on

If WP MAPS PRO is not installed, follow this installation guide first.

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Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1 – Enable URL Filters

Go to your desired map’s settings (Add / Edit Map) and scroll down to Advanced Settings. Enable the URL Filters option — this is required for the search form to work.

Step 2 – Configure Search Widget Settings

Go to WP MAPS PRO → Search Widget Settings. Enter your default form details and save the settings.

Step 3 – Add the Search Form Shortcode

Place the shortcode on any page, post, or widget area:

[google_search_form map_url="https://www.wpmapspro.com/example/restaurants-listing/"]

Note: The map_url parameter is required and must be the URL of your map page.

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Optional Customization Parameters

You can override the default settings for each search form using shortcode parameters:

1. Custom Form Title

[google_search_form map_url="https://www.wpmapspro.com/example/restaurants-listing/" title="Find Nearby Restaurant"]

2. Custom Placeholder Text

[google_search_form map_url="https://www.wpmapspro.com/example/restaurants-listing/" placeholder="Enter restaurant name / cuisine name / dish name"]

3. Custom Button Text

[google_search_form map_url="https://www.wpmapspro.com/example/restaurants-listing/" button_text="Search Restaurants"]

To view a live example of the search widget in action, click here.

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Need Help?

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