Custom Map Styles – GeoDirectory

Custom Map Styles for Coordinating Directory Map Appearance

Custom Map Styles adjusts the appearance of maps displayed by GeoDirectory. It supports Google Maps styling and OpenStreetMap styles, helping a directory’s map fit its visual design. GeoDirectory map styles are useful when a default map competes with listing markers or feels disconnected from the rest of a website.

Directory Features

• Google map controls: Style layers such as roads, water and parks with color and visual controls.
• Preset imports: Use compatible Snazzy Maps styles as a starting point for a Google map design.
• Map-specific presentation: Configure different appearances for directory and detail maps where supported.
• OpenStreetMap choices: Select available OSM styles; some third-party tile layers require their own API access or paid service.

For a directory map, visual restraint can help visitors identify places more easily. Consider whether roads, labels and land areas remain readable alongside the site’s listing markers. A pale map may suit a light page, while stronger contrast can help distinguish nearby points. The best choice depends on the information visitors need to see, rather than matching a color alone. Test an actual populated map when choosing a style so the design works with the density of real listings. The addon is compatible with Marker Cluster, but Google static maps are excluded from its styling support.

For the visual foundation of a directory site, GeoDirectory Framework is a separate theme option. It does not replace the GeoDirectory plugin required by this addon.

Free vs Pro

No separate free edition of this addon was verified in the developer’s product information. GeoDirectory is required. Map-provider keys, third-party tile services and any separate extensions remain subject to their own requirements.

Lifetime License and Website Activation

Custom Map Styles is available for $7.95 with a lifetime original license and original plugin files. We securely activate the license on your WordPress website. Updates are delivered automatically and directly from the developer under the store’s license offering.