Sigma Store Locator changelog

2026 15 versions

1.8.0 Latest 7 Sep 2026 2 new7 fixed

New

• Colour settings for the Directions and Website buttons, normal and hover
• Option to delete all plugin data on uninstall, off by default

Fixed

• Deactivating the plugin no longer deletes analytics, the API key or the license key
• Store locator rendered empty when no Google Maps API key was set
• Searching by a full address returned no results
• Store editor map stuck on "Loading map..."
• Website Button Title and WhatsApp Number appeared empty in the store editor
• Directions button did nothing when the visitor's location was unavailable
• Map Provider setting accepted values that produced a blank map

1.7.5 26 Aug 2026 2 new2 improved

New

• Storefront now follows the Map Language setting, with bundled translations for all 27 supported languages
• Right-to-left layout for the store locator when the map language is right-to-left

Improved

• Store counts, pagination and opening hours use proper plural and locale-aware formats
• Map controls, info window buttons and weekday labels are now translatable

1.7.4 15 Jul 2026 1 improved

Improved

• System improved

1.7.3 3 Jun 2026 1 new1 improved

New

• Website Title Option added

Improved

• System updated

1.7.2 21 May 2026 1 fixed

Fixed

• WordPress latest version compatibility issue

1.7.1 20 May 2026 3 improved1 fixed

Improved

• Analytics Page Design Improvements
• Tailwind CSS Configurations Improvements
• Google Reviews Styling Improvements

Fixed

• Minor bug fixes and improvements.

1.7.0 17 May 2026 3 new1 fixed

New

• Integrated Google Reviews
• Service Area added for product based
• Integrated Map Drawing Tools for service area (Polygon/Circle)

Fixed

• Minor bug fixes and improvements.

1.6.0 22 Apr 2026 2 new3 improved1 fixed

New

• Google Sheets API integration for seamless data synchronization.
• Google Sheets API integration for automatic sync capability (hourly/daily intervals).

Improved

• Google Sheets API integration for better performance.
• Google Sheets API integration for better error handling.
• Store Open Close Frontend Design Better Visibility

Fixed

• Minor bug fixes and improvements.

1.5.0 12 Mar 2026 3 new4 improved4 fixed

New

• WooCommerce Integration.
• Product search feature.
• Analytics Settings.

Improved

• Refactored plugin and removed unused code for better performance.
• Settings page design and layout.
• License management system.
• Frontend design and layout.

Fixed

• Theme compatibility issues.
• Analytics settings conditional rendering issue.
• Product store and stock update selection issues.
• Various style block improvements.

1.4.1 22 Feb 2026 2 fixed

Fixed

• KM and Miles distance issue fix.
• Theme Style issue fix.

1.4.0 15 Feb 2026 4 new1 fixed

New

• Enhanced map functionality with improved rendering and performance.
• Store image thumbnails now display in the store listing view.
• Ascending and descending sort order options for store listings.
• Advanced sorting capabilities - sort stores by distance, city, or state.

Fixed

• Fullscreen map display issue has been resolved.

1.3.1 15 Jan 2026 2 fixed

Fixed

• Dashboard layout issue fix.
• Plugin checker issue fix.

1.3.0 13 Jan 2026 1 new1 fixed

New

• Store image support added.

Fixed

• CSV import issue fix.

1.2.0 7 Jan 2026 3 fixed

Fixed

• Menu ordering issues are Fixed
• Compact View Search Bar Design Issue Fixed
• Spacing issues on the Settings Dashboard and Add Store / Category pages have been fixed.

1.2.0 4 Jan 2026 11 new4 improved1 fixed

New

• Multiple frontend templates - Default, Classic, Compact, Minimal, and Split layout options.
• Embedded Google Maps directions with route visualization and step-by-step instructions.
• Analytics tracking system for search queries and store views with admin dashboard.
• CSV Import/Export functionality for bulk store management.
• Google Sheets integration with automatic sync capability (hourly/daily intervals).
• License management system for pro features activation.
• Store duplicate functionality with one-click duplication in admin.
• Location Status column in All Stores listing showing available/unavailable GPS coordinates.
• DirectionsPanel component with distance, duration, and route information.
• Custom fields support for additional store information.
• Store hours management with open/closed status for each day.

Improved

• Enhanced admin interface with React-based editors for stores, categories, and settings.
• Google Maps integration with marker clustering and custom icons support.
• Filter panel with radius and category filtering capabilities.
• API key gating system to ensure proper Google Maps configuration.

Fixed

• Security improvements with proper escaping and sanitization across all outputs.

2025 3 versions

1.0.2 23 Dec 2025 1 new2 improved1 fixed1 removed1 changed

New

• One-click "Use shortcode" button to copy to clipboard with toast notification.

Improved

• Centralized API logic for improved performance and maintainability.
• Category selector and form button styling consistency.

Fixed

• Admin menu collapsing issue when editing stores.

Removed

• UI/UX: Removed all loading spinners and indicators for a cleaner, static interface.

Changed

• UI/UX: Hidden default WordPress "Add New" button on store pages to prevent confusion.

1.0.1 21 Dec 2025 2 improved1 fixed

Improved

• Code structure optimization for better maintainability.
• Overall plugin performance enhancements.

Fixed

• Plugin deactivation issue resolved.

1.0.0 18 Dec 2025 5 new1 changed

New

• Advanced Google Maps integration.
• Store custom post type with category support.
• Frontend radius and category filtering.
• Geolocation support for automatic location detection.
• Gutenberg Block for seamless deployment.

Changed

• Initial release of Sigma Store Locator.