Title: GeoBuddy Author: BuddyDevelopers Published: September 30, 2025 Last modified: March 1, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/geobuddy/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3472089) ![](https://ps.w.org/geobuddy/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3472089) # GeoBuddy By [BuddyDevelopers](https://profiles.wordpress.org/buddydevelopers/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/geobuddy.1.0.4.zip) * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/geobuddy/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/geobuddy/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/geobuddy/#installation) * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/geobuddy/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/geobuddy/) ## Description **GeoBuddy** is a powerful enhancement plugin built specifically for users of GeoDirectory. It helps you extend your directory website with modern social media integration, virtual tours, and a growing ecosystem of advanced addons — all designed to improve user engagement and listing quality. Built by BuddyDevelopers, GeoBuddy acts as a **foundation plugin** that enables additional premium and free addons to seamlessly integrate with your GeoDirectory- powered website. Whether you’re building a local directory, niche marketplace, or global discovery platform, GeoBuddy gives you the tools to stand out. ### Core Features ### 🌐 Social Media Fields for Listings Add modern social media profile links directly inside GeoDirectory listings: * YouTube Profile * LinkedIn Profile * WhatsApp * TikTok Profile Enhance credibility and improve user engagement by allowing visitors to connect instantly. ### 🎥 Virtual Tour Integration Allow businesses to embed: * 360° Virtual Tours Perfect for restaurants, hotels, real estate, gyms, clinics, and more. ### ⚡ Lightweight & Developer Friendly * Clean WordPress coding standards * Optimized performance * Works seamlessly with GeoDirectory custom post types * Extendable architecture for future addons ### Available Addons GeoBuddy is built as a platform. You can enhance it further using the following addons: ### 🔹 Multistep Form Transform the default “Add Listing” page into a clean step-by-step submission process with progress bar support. Reduce form abandonment and increase listing completion rates. ### 🔹 Private Message Allow users and business owners to communicate directly through private messaging. ### 🔹 Confetti Celebrate successful listing submissions or actions with animated confetti effects to improve user experience. ### 🔹 Announcement Bar Display important announcements across your directory website. ### 🔹 Weather Forecast Show real-time weather data on listing pages based on location. ### 🔹 Broadcasting Send broadcast messages or notifications to selected users or listing owners. ### Requirements * WordPress 5.0 or higher * PHP 7.2 or higher * GeoDirectory plugin (required) ### License This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/ gpl-2.0.html ### Author Developed by **BuddyDevelopers** Empowering directory websites with smarter solutions 🚀 ## Screenshots * [[ * **Welcome Dashboard** – Overview page with addon cards and quick access options. * [[ * **Add-Ons Page** – View, manage, and activate available GeoBuddy addons. * [[ * **Settings Page – Custom Fields** – Enable or disable social media fields and 360° virtual tour URL from the settings panel. ## Installation 1. Upload the `geobuddy` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory OR install via **Plugins Add New Upload Plugin** 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress 3. Ensure GeoDirectory is installed and activated 4. Configure settings from the GeoBuddy settings panel ## FAQ ### Does GeoBuddy work without GeoDirectory? No. GeoBuddy requires the GeoDirectory plugin to function. ### Is this plugin lightweight? Yes. GeoBuddy is optimized for performance and follows WordPress development standards. ### Are addons included in the main plugin? Some features are included, while advanced functionality is available via separate addons. ### Is it developer-friendly? Yes. Developers can extend and customize functionality using WordPress hooks and filters. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “GeoBuddy” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ BuddyDevelopers ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/buddydevelopers/) [Translate “GeoBuddy” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/geobuddy) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geobuddy/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/geobuddy/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/geobuddy/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/geobuddy/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog ### 1.0.4 * Improved compatibility with latest WordPress version * Minor performance improvements * UI refinements ### 1.0.3 * Enhanced social media field validation * Bug fixes ### 1.0.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **1.0.4** * Last updated **1 month ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/geobuddy/) * Tags * [business directory](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/business-directory/) [custom fields](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-fields/)[geodirectory](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/geodirectory/) [social media](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/social-media/)[Virtual Tour](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/virtual-tour/) * [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/geobuddy/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/geobuddy/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/geobuddy/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ BuddyDevelopers ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/buddydevelopers/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/geobuddy/)