Description:

Shows members on a Google map.

Live example here: AEtot24h

(Example of Members map link)




(Example of Members map)




(Example when marker is clicked)




(Example of Options page)




(Example of User group permissions)




Features:

• Members map is automatically updated once a month.
• All phrases start with membersmap_ for your convenience.

User group permissions:

By default the following two user groups are allowed to view the Members map:

Registered
Unregistered / Unconfirmed

Setup step 1:

Get your Google Maps JavaScript API key using this link:

AEtot24h

Additional Google Maps JavaScript API settings information here:

AEtot24h

Setup step 2:

Install the GeoIp2 library.

AEtot24h

Setup step 3:

Update the Options page with your Google maps Key and GeoIp2 paths.

Setup step 4:

Give User group permissions to view the map.

Setup step 5:

Run the Cron entries for the Members map manually. This is only required upon initial setup. The Cron entries will automatically run once a month.

Database changes:

This add-on will create two tables in your database:

andy_members_map
andy_members_map_data

Questions and Answers:

Q: How much does the Google maps API cost?
A: It's free unless you have an extremely large forum.

Q: Can members manually set their location?
A: No.

Q: Can members opt out from the Members map?
A: Yes. They would need to uncheck their "Show your online status" in the Account preferences page and wait until the first of the month when the Members map cron entry runs.

Q: How accurate are the markers on the map?
A: Markers will not show exact locations.

Q: Can the markers not include usernames?
A: Yes there's an option for that.

Q: I would like to know how many users will be selected based on the Last activity days, how can I do that?
A: Add members/lastactivity to your forum URL.