The Locations plugin is one of the most powerful tools in the Buildfire marketplace. This article explains how to customize the layout and user experience using the Design tab.
Requirements
This is a Boost plugin, available on the Standard, Growth, and Scale plans.
You should first set up your location content—see: How to add and manage locations in the Locations plugin.
How to customize the map and list view
Log in, go to Builder in the left navigation
Select your Locations plugin from the Features list
Click the Design tab
Adjust the List View Position
Choose whether the list is collapsed, half-expanded, or fully expanded by default
Choose a Default List View Style
Select between a compact list with small images or a wide background-style image card
Select a Map Style
Default is Light Mode
You can enable Dark Mode by configuring your Google Maps account
Choose a Default Map Type
Streets (default), Satellite, or Terrain
Configure Quick Filters
Turn off to hide category filter buttons at the top
Categories will still be available under the filter icon
Enable or disable Map Style Selection for users
This gives users control over how the map is displayed
Choose how Location Details are shown
Show or hide category and subcategory
Display the contributor’s name (if added by a user)
Choose whether the map appears at the top or bottom of each location page
Pro tips
Hiding quick filters can declutter the screen—users can still filter using the icon.
If you allow user-contributed locations, showing contributor names adds transparency.
Troubleshooting tips
If your custom Google Map styles aren’t displaying, double-check your Google Maps configuration and API key.
If images aren’t showing in list view, confirm that each location has a List Image uploaded.