Getting Started
Updating GeoBuddy
Last Updated: May 15, 2026Keeping GeoBuddy up to date ensures you have the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches. Follow this guide to update safely without breaking your site. Before every update Always back up your site before applying any plugin update. This gives you a restore point if something goes wrong. Popular backup plugins include UpdraftPlus, All-in-One...
Quick start checklist
Last Updated: May 15, 2026Use this checklist to get your GeoBuddy-powered directory live as fast as possible. Work through each step in order — the whole process takes under 30 minutes on a fresh WordPress install. Phase 1 — Environment setup Phase 2 — Plugin installation Phase 3 — GeoBuddy configuration Phase 4 — Directory setup via GeoDirectory Phase...
System requirements
Last Updated: May 15, 2026Before installing GeoBuddy, make sure your WordPress environment meets the following requirements. Minimum requirements Component Minimum Recommended WordPress 6.3 6.9 or later (latest) PHP 8.0 8.2 or later MySQL 5.7 8.0 or later GeoDirectory plugin Required Latest version HTTPS / SSL Required Active SSL certificate PHP memory limit 128 MB 256 MB or higher Required...
Understanding the dashboard
Last Updated: May 15, 2026This guide walks you through the GeoBuddy admin dashboard — where each section lives and what it does. Accessing the dashboard After activating GeoBuddy, click GeoBuddy in your WordPress admin sidebar to open the main dashboard. Welcome dashboard The GeoBuddy welcome dashboard is the first screen you see. It gives you a quick overview of the plugin...
Initial configuration
Last Updated: May 15, 2026After installing and activating GeoBuddy, complete this initial configuration before using the plugin. These settings control how GeoBuddy behaves across your entire site. Step 1 — Open GeoBuddy settings In your WordPress admin, go to GeoBuddy → Settings. This is the main configuration panel for the plugin. Step 2 — Enable social media fields Under...
Introduction to GeoBuddy
Last Updated: May 15, 2026GeoBuddy is a free WordPress plugin built specifically for sites running GeoDirectory. It extends your directory with modern social media integration, virtual tours, one-click demo templates, and a growing ecosystem of addons — all designed to improve listing quality and user engagement. Built by BuddyDevelopers, GeoBuddy acts as a foundation plugin that enables additional free and premium...
Installation & activation
Last Updated: May 15, 2026GeoBuddy is available for free on WordPress.org. Follow the steps below to install and activate it on your site. Before you begin Make sure GeoDirectory is already installed and activated on your site. GeoBuddy will not function without it. If you have not installed GeoDirectory yet, install it first — it is available free on WordPress.org. Installing GeoBuddy...