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User Locator
User Locator is a WordPress plugin by Astoundify that works as an add-on for WP Job Manager. It detects where a visitor is and fills in the location field of the job search for them, so job seekers see listings near their current position without typing an address.
- Version
- 1.0.4
- Released
- Dec 19, 2023
- Developer
- Astoundify
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in User Locator 1.0.3
Version 1.0.3 · Apr 13, 2023
Latest
- ImprovedCompatibility check with the latest WordPress 6.2.
- ImprovedCompatibility check with the PHP 8.
What it does
On most job boards, finding local work means typing a city or postcode into the location field before every search. Many visitors skip that step and end up scrolling through listings that are far away. This add-on handles the location part for them. When someone lands on your job search, it uses geolocation to work out their current position and places it in the location search field, so the results they see are already focused on nearby openings.
The plugin is built to run alongside WP Job Manager and extends its existing job search, so you keep the setup you already have. Settings let you adjust how location detection behaves to suit your site and audience. Detection works on both mobile and desktop, and the implementation is designed with user privacy in mind. It fits job boards, recruitment sites and employment portals where local listings matter to the people searching.
Best for
- Job boards built on WP Job Manager
- Recruitment agencies listing roles in specific areas
- Local employment portals serving nearby job seekers
Features
Automatic visitor location detection
Uses visitor geolocation to work out where a job seeker is and fills in the location search field for them.
Built for WP Job Manager
Works as an add-on to the WP Job Manager plugin, adding location detection to its existing job search.
No manual location entry
Visitors can search for jobs without typing a city or address, which shortens the steps between arriving and browsing listings.
Localized job results
Search results are based on the detected location, so job seekers see listings close to where they are.
Adjustable detection settings
Settings let you change location detection parameters to match how your site and its users work.
Mobile and desktop support
Location detection is designed to work on both phones and desktop computers, giving visitors the same behavior on either.
Privacy-minded design
The location feature is implemented with user privacy in mind while still providing location-based search.
User Locator older versions
- 1.0.3Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about User Locator
Do I need WP Job Manager to use this plugin?
Yes. It is an add-on for the WP Job Manager plugin and adds automatic location detection to its job search. It is intended for sites that already use WP Job Manager to list jobs.
What does it actually change on my job search page?
When a visitor reaches your job search, the plugin detects their current location through geolocation and fills in the location search field. The job results then reflect listings near that position, so the visitor does not have to enter a location by hand.
Will location detection work for visitors on phones?
The plugin is designed to detect location on both mobile and desktop devices, so job seekers browsing from a phone get the same auto-filled location field as those on a computer.
Can I control how the location detection behaves?
Yes. The plugin includes settings for adjusting its location detection parameters, so you can tune how it works to suit your site and the people who use it.
Is User Locator free?
The code of User Locator is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of User Locator is this?
Version 1.0.4, released Dec 19, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update User Locator?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of User Locator automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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