CodePros Autocomplete Address for WooCommerce

by codeprosai

Description

CodePros Autocomplete Address for WooCommerce integrates Google Places API into your WooCommerce checkout form, providing customers with intelligent address suggestions as they type. This plugin significantly improves the checkout experience by reducing form completion time and minimizing address entry errors.

Key Features

Google Places Integration: Seamless integration with Google Places API for accurate address suggestions
Billing Address Support: Enable autocomplete for billing address fields
Shipping Address Support: Enable autocomplete for shipping address fields
Auto-fill Fields: Automatically populates city, postcode, and state fields when an address is selected
Country Restrictions: Respects WooCommerce country restrictions for address suggestions
Easy Configuration: Simple settings page to configure API key and enable/disable features
Lightweight: Minimal code footprint with efficient script loading only on checkout pages
Performance Optimized: Scripts only load on checkout pages, ensuring no impact on other pages
WooCommerce Integration: Native WooCommerce settings tab integration for seamless configuration
Dynamic Country Support: Automatically updates autocomplete restrictions when country selection changes

How It Works

Once configured with your Google Places API key, the plugin adds autocomplete functionality to the address fields on your WooCommerce checkout page. As customers start typing their address, they’ll see relevant suggestions from Google Places. When they select an address, the plugin automatically fills in the city, postcode, and state fields based on the selected address data, saving time and reducing errors.

The plugin intelligently respects your WooCommerce store’s country restrictions, ensuring address suggestions only appear for countries you’ve enabled in your WooCommerce settings. The autocomplete dynamically updates when customers change their country selection, providing accurate suggestions for the selected country.

Requirements

WooCommerce plugin must be installed and active (version 5.0 or higher)
Google Places API key (get one from Google Cloud Console)
PHP 7.4 or higher
WordPress 6.6 or higher

External services

This plugin connects to Google Maps/Places API to provide address autocomplete functionality. It’s needed to show address suggestions as users type in the checkout form.

When the autocomplete feature is enabled and users type in address fields, the plugin sends address queries to Google’s servers. Google may also automatically collect the user’s IP address and approximate location data to provide relevant address suggestions.

This service is provided by Google LLC. For more information about how Google handles data, please review:
* Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
* Google Privacy Policy

Example usage in the plugin:
include/AutocompleteAddress.php:79 – Loads Google Maps JavaScript API with Places library

Installation

Automatic Installation

Log in to your WordPress admin panel
Navigate to Plugins > Add New
Search for “CodePros Autocomplete Address for WooCommerce”
Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”

Manual Installation

Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/codepros-autocomplete-address-for-woocommerce directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Autocomplete Address to configure the plugin

Configuration

Obtain a Google Places API key from the Google Cloud Console
- Create a new project or select an existing one
- Enable the Places API (New) for your project
- Create credentials (API key) for your project
- Optionally, restrict the API key to your domain for enhanced security
Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > Autocomplete Address in your WordPress admin
Enter your Google Places API key in the provided field
Enable autocomplete for billing address (optional)
Enable autocomplete for shipping address (optional)
Click “Save Changes”

The plugin is now ready to use on your checkout page!

Screenshots

Address fields automatically populated after selecting a suggestion

Faq

Do I need a Google API key?

Yes, you need a valid Google Places API key to use this plugin. You can obtain one from the Google Cloud Console. Make sure to enable the Places API (New) for your project.

Does this plugin work with all WooCommerce themes?

Yes, this plugin is designed to work with any WooCommerce-compatible theme. It uses standard WooCommerce checkout field IDs and hooks, ensuring compatibility across different themes.

Can I enable autocomplete for only billing or only shipping addresses?

Yes, you can enable autocomplete independently for billing and shipping addresses through the plugin settings page. Simply check or uncheck the respective option in WooCommerce > Settings > Autocomplete Address.

Does the plugin respect WooCommerce country restrictions?

Yes, the plugin automatically respects the country restrictions you’ve set in WooCommerce settings. Address suggestions will only appear for countries that are enabled in your WooCommerce store configuration.

Will this slow down my checkout page?

No, the plugin only loads the Google Places API script on checkout pages, ensuring minimal impact on site performance. The scripts are loaded in the footer and only when an API key is configured and at least one address type (billing or shipping) is enabled.

Is there a cost for using Google Places API?

Google Places API has usage-based pricing. Please check the Google Places API pricing page for current rates. Google provides free credits for new accounts, which may be sufficient for small to medium-sized stores.

Can I use this with API key restrictions?

Yes, you can restrict your Google Places API key in the Google Cloud Console. Make sure to allow your domain in the API key restrictions. The plugin loads the Google Places API script from the frontend, which is the standard and recommended approach for this API.

What happens if I don’t enter an API key?

If no API key is entered, or if both billing and shipping autocomplete are disabled, the plugin will not load any scripts and will have no impact on your site.

What happens if WooCommerce is not installed?

The plugin will display an admin notice if WooCommerce is not installed or active. The plugin will not activate if WooCommerce is not present or if WooCommerce version is below 5.0.

How do I access the settings?

You can access the plugin settings by navigating to WooCommerce > Settings > Autocomplete Address. Alternatively, you can click the “Settings” link in the plugin action links on the Plugins page.

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Changelog

1.0.0

Initial release
Google Places API integration
Support for billing address autocomplete
Support for shipping address autocomplete
Automatic field population (city, postcode, state)
Country restriction support
Dynamic country selection updates
WooCommerce settings tab integration
Admin settings page
Lightweight script loading (checkout pages only)
WooCommerce compatibility check on activation
Support for shipping address checkbox toggle