How to Add a Store Locator Map to Your Shopify Store

Quick Answer

You can add a store locator map to your Shopify store by installing a store locator app, importing your locations, and placing the map on a dedicated page or existing template. SC Store Locator Map lets you build a Google Maps based locator without writing any code. Most merchants add their locations, choose a map layout, and publish the page within a single afternoon. The result is a page where shoppers can search by city, postcode, or store name and see pins for every physical location you sell from.

Shoppers who browse a Shopify store online do not always want to buy online. Many are checking whether a brand has a physical location nearby before they decide to visit in person. Without a store locator, they are left guessing or searching outside the website for an address.

This guide walks through how to add a store locator map to a Shopify store from start to finish, covering location data, map setup, and where to place the finished page so customers actually find it.

What Is a Store Locator Map?

A store locator map is an interactive map embedded on a Shopify store that displays the physical addresses where a brand can be visited or purchased from. Customers typically search by entering a city, postcode, or store name, and the map centers on matching pins. Clicking a pin usually reveals the address, working hours, and directions link for that location.

Who Needs a Store Locator Map?

A store locator map is useful for any Shopify merchant with one or more physical touchpoints that customers can visit. This includes:

• Retail brands with one or more physical shops
• Brands sold through independent stockists or boutiques
• Wholesale brands whose products are carried by other retailers
• Businesses with a flagship location plus pop-up or seasonal spots
• Franchises or multi-location retailers operating under one brand

Why a Store Locator Map Matters for Your Business

Adding a map to a Shopify store gives customers a clear, self-serve way to find a physical location without contacting support. A few reasons this matters:

• Customers can confirm a location exists near them before planning a trip
• Store hours and addresses stay accurate in one place instead of scattered across pages
• The map reduces repetitive questions sent to customer support about locations
• It gives wholesale and stockist partners visibility on the brand website
• It supports customers who prefer to see or try a product in person before buying

How to Add a Store Locator Map to Your Shopify Store

Step 1: Define Your Location Requirements

Before installing anything, list every physical location the map should show: your own stores, any partner or stockist addresses, and pop-up locations if relevant. Note the address, phone number, and working hours for each one, since this data will be imported directly into the app.

Step 2: Install and Configure SC Store Locator Map

Install SC Store Locator Map from the Shopify App Store. The app connects to Google Maps automatically, so there is no separate mapping account to configure. During setup you will choose a map layout from the available templates, which controls how the map and location list appear together. A free plan covers a single location, which is useful if you want to test a layout before committing to a paid tier with more locations.

Step 3: Add and Organize Your Locations

Add locations one at a time through the app dashboard, or use CSV import if you have several addresses ready in a spreadsheet. Each location can include an address, phone number, working hours, and a short description.

• Enter addresses exactly as they should appear to customers
• Add working hours if you want them shown on the pin card
• Use CSV import for ten or more locations to save time

Step 4: Customize the Store Locator

Pick a map layout that matches your store design and adjust colors and fonts using the built in customization options. The pin card builder controls what information shoppers see when they click a location, and the location list builder controls how results are displayed alongside the map.

Step 5: Add the Store Locator to Your Store

Create a new page in your Shopify admin, for example titled Store Locator, and add the app block from the theme editor. Add the page to your main navigation menu so customers can find it from the homepage or footer.

Step 6: Test the Customer Experience

Open the published page and search for a few different cities and postcodes to confirm the map centers correctly and pins display the right information. Check the page on a phone as well as a desktop browser.

Examples and Use Cases

Industry: Home goods retailer
Problem: Customers frequently emailed support asking whether the brand had a store in their city.
Setup: The team added a store locator map with fifteen retail locations and working hours for each.
Result: Support tickets asking about locations dropped, and the store page became one of the most visited pages on the site.

Industry: Independent bookstore chain
Problem: Three branches opened within a year, but the website only listed one address on an old about page.
Setup: The team imported all three addresses into a locator app and published a dedicated store page.
Result: Customers could now confirm which branch was closest before planning a visit.

Read more case studies for our apps to see how other Shopify merchants use location based features to support their physical stores.

Best Practices

A few habits keep a store locator map useful well after the initial setup is finished:

• Keep location data updated whenever a store opens, closes, or changes hours
• Choose a map layout that matches the number of locations you have
• Place the store locator link in the main navigation and footer
• Test the map on mobile devices since many shoppers search on the go
• Include phone numbers on pin cards for locations that take reservations or calls
• Review location data periodically for outdated addresses

Summary

Adding a store locator map to a Shopify store comes down to gathering accurate location data, installing a locator app, and placing the finished map somewhere customers will actually see it. Once the map is live, updating hours or adding a new location takes only a few minutes. The setup work is mostly front-loaded, since ongoing maintenance is limited to editing existing location records rather than rebuilding the page.

If you are ready to give customers a simple way to find your physical locations, the app can have your first map live today.