Is Current Location free?

Yes, Current Location is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Current Location?

Current Location has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Current Location alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Current Location include WP GPX Maps, Geolocation, Trackserver. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Current Location work with the latest WordPress?

Current Location has been tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. It requires WordPress 2.9+ and PHP false+.

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Current Location

Name: Current Location
Author: Justin Givens

Gets your current location from Google Badge System. Use to display your current location.

By Justin Givens·Gps·Free

·10 active installs·Updated 14 years ago

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As of April 2026, Current Location is a WordPress gps plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 6.4K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.9+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 14 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP GPX Maps.

0/5Rating

10active installs

6.4K+total downloads

17 yearssince 2009

Overview

The plugin uses the Google Badge System and pulls the JSON file. The plugin then parses through the json file and displays your current location. You need to have a Google Account and signed into Google Latitude on your computer/mobile device. The idea behind this plugin is have my blog display my current location without my editing anything.

This plugin requires php5 or greater.

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