Toolset 1.6.21: Build Better Maps with Marker Clustering and New Autocomplete Support
Toolset 1.6.21 is here! This release brings two big upgrades for Toolset Maps: marker clustering for OpenStreetMap and support for Google’s new Autocomplete API. It also includes important fixes for Views, Blocks, and PHP 8.2 compatibility.
Clearer Maps with Marker Clustering for OpenStreetMap
When a map has too many markers, it can quickly become cluttered and harder to use. Toolset Maps 2.2.1 now supports marker clustering for OpenStreetMap, making dense maps easier to read and navigate.
Instead of multiple overlapping pins, markers now group into tidy clusters that expand as visitors zoom in. The result:
- Cleaner, more user-friendly maps
- Faster performance on Views with many markers
- An easier way for your users to explore data-heavy maps
Whether you’re showing properties, stores, events, or any other location data, your maps will look and feel more professional.
Support for Google’s New Autocomplete API
Google has introduced a new Autocomplete API for Google Maps searches, and Toolset Maps 2.2.1 supports it right out of the box.
Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes (and what it means for you):
Automatic version detection
Toolset checks your Google Maps key and uses the correct API without you having to configure anything.
Full backwards compatibility
If you’re using the older API, nothing changes; your setup still works with the familiar geosuggest component.
Consistent design
When using the new API, you’ll notice that Toolset shows a custom dropdown that matches Google’s autocomplete look.
No deprecation warnings
If you’re using new Google Maps keys, Toolset skips the old API entirely, so you don’t get cluttered with warnings.
Reliable performance
Behind the scenes, we’ve added error handling and fallback logic so autocomplete works consistently for all your users.
In short, you’ll get reliable autocomplete search without having to change a single setting in Toolset.
Other Fixes in This Release
Along with the improvements to Toolset Maps, this release also includes bug fixes across Toolset plugins:
- Compatibility improvements: This release cleans up old function calls and property access so that PHP 8.2 no longer shows deprecation warnings. This keeps things running smoothly with the latest and future PHP versions.
- Multilingual fixes: Toolset 1.6.21 fixes issues with date translations in dynamic fields. Localized dates now display correctly in every language and work properly with WPML.
For details, check out the full changelogs:
Toolset Maps 2.2.1
Toolset Views 3.6.21
Toolset Blocks 1.6.21
Update to Toolset 1.6.21 and Explore the New Maps Features
We are rolling out this update gradually, but you can get it right away:
- Go to Plugins → Add New Plugin and click the Commercial tab
- Click Check for updates
- Update your site to the newest Toolset plugins
If you don’t see the update yet, check again later. It can take up to 24 hours to appear on all sites.
Once you’ve updated, share your thoughts in the comments below:
Do clustered markers make your maps easier for visitors to explore?
Are you already using Google’s new Autocomplete API on your site?
