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title: How to Enable Title/Label Search on Marker Listing
description: "The **WP Google Map** plugin allows users to search through their marker listings effortlessly. By enabling the Title/Label search, you can help your visitors find specific locations by searching for keywords within the marker's title, description, or address. ## Practical Use Case…"
url: "https://wpgooglemap.com/documentation/how-to-enable-title-label-search-on-marker-listing/"
updated: "2026-01-14"
category: Customization
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# How to Enable Title/Label Search on Marker Listing

The **WP Google Map** plugin allows users to search through their marker listings effortlessly. By enabling the Title/Label search, you can help your visitors find specific locations by searching for keywords within the marker's title, description, or address.

## Practical Use Case

If you have a map with dozens of markers (e.g., a store locator or a list of restaurants), a search bar allows users to quickly filter the list. Instead of scrolling through a long table or list, they can just type "Sushi" or "Park Avenue" to find what they need.

## How to Enable Title Search

Follow these steps to enable the search feature on your marker listing:

1. **Open the Map Editor**: Navigate to your WordPress dashboard, go to the **WP Google Map** menu, and select the map you wish to edit.
2. **Access Marker Listing Tab**: Click on the **Marker Listing** tab in the map properties section.
3. **Find Search & Filtering**: Scroll down to the **Search & Filtering** section.
4. **Toggle Title Search**: Locate the **Enable Title Search** option and toggle the switch to "On".
5. **Update Map**: Click the **Update Map** button at the bottom of the page to save your changes.

![](https://wpgooglemap.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/enable_title_search-1.png)

## Customizing the Search Placeholder

You can customize the text that appears inside the search box to provide better instructions to your users.

1. Navigate to the **Store Locator** tab (even if you are not using the full store locator feature, the placeholder setting is shared here).
2. Find the **Title Search Placeholder** field.
3. Enter your custom text (e.g., *"Search by restaurant name..."*).
4. Update the map.

![](https://wpgooglemap.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/title_search_placeholder-1.png)

## Supported Marker Listing Styles

The Title Search feature is compatible with the following listing themes:

- **Table**: A clean, structured tabular view.
- **Advanced Table**: Features sorting and pagination (Pro feature).
- **Carousel**: A sliding horizontal list of markers.

> [!NOTE]
> If you are using the **Basic List** style, ensure that your design accommodates the search bar placement.

## Frontend Experience

Once enabled, a search input field will appear above or below your map (depending on your [Listing Placement](https://wpgooglemap.com/docs/marker-listing-placement/?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=marker-search) settings). You can see this feature in action on our [Live Demo Page](https://wpgooglemap.com/demos/marker-listing-advanced-table-map/?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=marker-search).

- **Search Scope**: The search bar queries the **Marker Title**, **Description**, and **Address** fields.
- **Real-time Filtering**: The marker list is updated dynamically as the user types or clicks the search button.
- **Map Synergy**: When a search is performed, the markers on the map are also filtered to match the search results.

![](https://wpgooglemap.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/title_search_demo.webp)

## Need More Advanced Filtering?

If you require advanced filtering by categories or radius-based proximity searches, consider exploring our [Pro Version](https://wpgooglemap.com/pricing/?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=marker-search) which includes enhanced Store Locator features.

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*Need help? Explore our [Documentation](https://wpgooglemap.com/documentation/?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=marker-search) or check out more [Live Map Demos](https://wpgooglemap.com/demos/?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=marker-search).*