GeoRank – Top Places Lists

Build scalable local SEO content in minutes.

GeoRank automatically creates high-quality lists like:

• Best Restaurants in Berlin
• Top Cafes in Hamburg
• Best Hotels in Munich
• Best Florists in Kassel
• Top Gyms in Munich

All based on real Google Places data — including ratings, reviews, photos and opening hours.

No manual research. No data maintenance. Just use a shortcode.

🔥 Why GeoRank?

Most directory plugins require manual input or complex setup.

GeoRank is different:

Fetches real data automatically
Ranks places intelligently
Displays them in a clean, modern layout
Optimized to reduce API usage through caching
Supports many official Google Places types
Mobile-friendly and lightweight

Perfect for programmatic SEO and scalable location pages.

⚡ Key Features

Automatic top lists for any city worldwide
Smart ranking (rating + review volume)
Modern responsive card layout
Advanced open / closed detection
Place photos, ratings and review counts
Optional website links
Fast transient caching
Developer-friendly architecture
Custom titles and subtitles
Support for many official Google Places types
Improved mobile shortcode compatibility

🎯 Perfect for

Local SEO websites
City guides
Affiliate projects
Travel blogs
Niche content sites
Programmatic SEO setups
Local business directories

🧩 Simple Usage

Add your Google API key
Insert shortcode:

[grtpl_places city=”berlin” type=”restaurant”]

Examples:

[grtpl_places city=”hamburg” type=”cafe” limit=”8″]

[grtpl_places city=”munich” type=”hotel” title=”Top Hotels in Munich”]

[grtpl_places city=”kassel” type=”florist”]

[grtpl_places city=”berlin” type=”gym” title=”Best Gyms in Berlin”]

🔧 Supported Place Types

Examples include:

restaurant
cafe
bar
bakery
florist
gym
hotel
pharmacy
dentist
doctor
beauty_salon
hair_care
shopping_mall
bookstore
car_dealer
museum
zoo

and many more official Google Places types.

🔧 Requirements

You need a Google API key with access to:

Places API
Place Details API
Place Photos API

External services

This plugin uses the Google Maps Platform (Google Places API) to retrieve place data.

What the service is used for:

Fetching place search results
Retrieving place details
Loading place images

What data is sent and when:

The search query (e.g. “restaurant in Berlin”) is sent when the shortcode is rendered
Place IDs are sent when additional details are requested
Requests are cached to reduce API usage

This service is provided by Google.

Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/
Activate the plugin
Go to Settings GeoRank
Add your Google API key
Use the shortcode

سوالات متداول

Is this plugin free?

Yes. The core functionality is completely free.

Do I need a Google API key?

Yes, a Google API key is required to fetch real place data.

Are there any API costs?

Google provides free usage quotas depending on the API. Additional costs may occur depending on your usage and Google Cloud pricing.

GeoRank reduces API usage automatically through caching.

Does it slow down my site?

No. GeoRank uses caching to ensure fast loading times and minimize API requests.

Can I use it worldwide?

Yes. GeoRank works globally for any city supported by Google Places.

Can I customize the title?

Yes.

Example:

[grtpl_places city=”berlin” type=”restaurant” title=”Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Berlin”]

Which place types are supported?

GeoRank supports many official Google Places types including restaurants, cafes, hotels, gyms, florists, pharmacies, beauty salons, shopping malls and more.