We just shipped the biggest update to Mapular Store Locator since launch — and every feature is included in your existing plan at no extra cost.
Whether you're on the Free plan or Pro, here's what's new and how it helps your store.
Quick-Start Onboarding
Getting your store locator live used to mean figuring things out on your own. Not anymore.
When you install Mapular, the Quick-Start Onboarding walks you through every step: adding your first locations (one at a time or bulk import), choosing a layout, customizing the design, and embedding the locator in your theme. Most merchants go from install to live in under five minutes.
If you already have locations in a spreadsheet, the bulk import handles everything — no formatting headaches.
Live Support Chat
Every plan — including Free — now includes live support chat directly inside your Shopify admin. No email tickets, no waiting days for a response. If you get stuck during setup or need help later, click the chat icon and talk to a real person.
This is the kind of support that used to be reserved for enterprise plans on other store locator apps. We think every merchant deserves it.
Full Appearance Control
Your store locator should look like it belongs on your site, not like a third-party widget someone bolted on.
With Full Appearance Control (available on Starter and above), you can customize:
- Colors — Match your brand palette exactly
- Fonts — Use your store's typography
- Map styles — Light, dark, satellite, or custom
- Pin icons — Upload your own or choose from our library
- Layout — Sidebar, full-width, or compact grid
The result is a locator that feels native to your brand. No CSS hacking required.
More Layout Options
Speaking of layouts — you now have three to choose from:
- Sidebar — Map on one side, location list on the other. Great for stores with detailed location information.
- Full-width — Map takes center stage. Best for brands with many locations spread across a wide area.
- Compact grid — Clean card-based layout. Ideal for stores with fewer locations where you want each one to stand out.
Switch between layouts any time from the Shopify admin. No re-embedding needed.
Filter and Content Customization
Filters are how customers narrow down which store to visit. Now you have full control over what filters appear and how they work:
- Business hours — Let customers find stores that are open now
- Services — Filter by what each location offers
- Product availability — Show which stores carry specific products (Pro plan)
- Custom fields — Add any filter that makes sense for your business
You also control what information shows on each location card — address, phone, hours, images, directions link, and any custom content you add.
Same Plans, More Value
Here's the best part: none of these features come with a price increase. If you're on the Free plan, you get Quick-Start Onboarding and Live Support Chat. If you're on Starter, you get Full Appearance Control and all layout options. Advanced and Pro users get everything.
We'd rather give existing customers more value than charge them more. That's the approach we'll keep taking.
What's Next
We're working on individual SEO-optimized store pages — dedicated pages for each of your locations that rank in local search results. It's on the roadmap and we'll announce it as soon as it's ready.
Try It
If you're already using Mapular, these features are live in your Shopify admin right now. If you haven't tried it yet, install Mapular Store Locator free on the Shopify App Store — no credit card required.
For a full comparison of store locator options, see our guide to the best store locator apps for Shopify in 2026.
