{"id":11488,"date":"2025-03-16T20:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T20:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/?p=11488"},"modified":"2025-03-16T21:01:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T21:01:41","slug":"best-wordpress-directory-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/best-wordpress-directory-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best WordPress Directory Plugins in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A directory is a website that lists products, services or other items that you can search or browse through. You can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/how-to-create-a-directory-website-with-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a directory website<\/a> for basically any purpose or niche. Whether it\u2019s real estate, events, restaurant, job board or any other type of directory website \u2013 you can create it using the right free WordPress directory plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a decent business directory plugin and doubting which one to choose, then this article is right up your alley. We\u2019ve hand-picked some of the best free WordPress directory plugins and analyzed each of them by different criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let&#8217;s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"message is-info\"><p>\u0421heck our overview of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-directory-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">popular free WordPress directory themes<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 7 Free Business Directory WordPress Plugins to Choose from in 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n<nav class=\"post__links\"><ol class=\"content-box\"><li><a href=\"#hivepress\">HivePress<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#business-directory\">Business Directory Plugin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#connections-directory\">Classified Listing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#geodirectory\">GeoDirectory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#directorist\">Directorist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#advanced-classifieds\">Advanced Classifieds &amp; Directory Pr\u043e<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#listdom\">Listdom<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hivepress\">HivePress  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hivepress-logo.png\" alt=\"HivePress, a free business directory WordPress plugin.\" class=\"wp-image-11493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hivepress-logo.png 750w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hivepress-logo-300x97.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-5\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"button button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/listinghive.hivepress.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Live Demo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HivePress is a free classified ads &amp; business directory WordPress plugin that allows you to create any type of directory and listing website. Whether it\u2019s real estate, restaurants, events, cars, or a business directory, etc. &#8211; HivePress has got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plugin has all the necessary features for starting a directory website right out of the box. Some of the most noteworthy features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Front-end Listing Submission <\/strong>&#8211; anyone can register and add new listings;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Messages <\/strong>&#8211; users can communicate with each other via private messages;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geolocation <\/strong>&#8211; website visitors can search for listings using the location-based feature;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rating &amp; Reviews<\/strong> &#8211; users can rate listings and leave reviews;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Favorites <\/strong>&#8211; any registered user can keep a list of favorite listings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>HivePress supports several business models, allowing you to <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/how-to-monetize-a-wordpress-directory-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monetize your directory website<\/a> hassle-free. For example, you can charge vendors for adding &amp; promoting listings or charge business owners for claiming listings, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the main features, HivePress is a highly customizable plugin that allows you to set up your directory website in the way you like by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating unlimited listing &amp; vendor categories;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding custom fields for listings and vendor profiles;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding custom search filters;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating custom emails and assigning them to different events;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building stunning layouts with the Gutenberg page builder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, if you are familiar with coding, you\u2019ll be happy to know that HivePress is built with developers in mind. There is a set of actions and filters, a collection of CSS &amp; PHP code snippets, dev docs &amp; tutorials, making the HivePress customization and maintenance even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use HivePress with any theme, but it\u2019s better to use one of the official themes to avoid any styling issues. You can choose the free default <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/themes\/listinghive\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ListingHive theme<\/a> suitable for building a directory of any type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can consider using one of the premium themes. At the moment, the following themes are available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/themes\/taskhive\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TaskHive<\/a> \u2013 service marketplace WordPress theme that allows you to create a website like Fiverr;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/themes\/jobhive\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JobHive<\/a> \u2013 job board WordPress theme;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/themes\/experthive\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ExpertHive<\/a> \u2013 freelance marketplace WordPress theme that allows you to build a website like Thumbtack or TaskRabbit;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/themes\/rentalhive\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RentalHive<\/a> \u2013 multi-vendor property rental WordPress theme for building websites like Booking.com or Airbnb with WordPress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extensibility <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The core plugin has all the essential features for building a directory website. However, there are also 15+ free and premium extensions that you can use to extend your website functionality, depending on the type of website you\u2019re building. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bookings <\/strong>&#8211; allows users to book listings;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketplace <\/strong>&#8211; allows vendors to sell listings;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requests <\/strong>&#8211; lets customers post custom requests and receive offers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memberships <\/strong>&#8211; turns your website into a members-only platform;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Statistics <\/strong>&#8211; provides vendors with stats on the number of unique visitors and views of their listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So you can build a unique directory website by combining it with various extensions and using different settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The directory plugin itself and its ListingHive theme are free to use and allow you to build a fully functional directory website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also several premium themes and extensions that can be purchased directly from the WordPress dashboard. At the time of writing, each premium theme costs <strong>$89<\/strong> per license, and the price for premium extensions varies between <strong>$29 <\/strong>and <strong>$39<\/strong>. Each license includes unlimited updates and 6 months of support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a HivePress community where users can ask questions, suggest new features, report bugs, etc. It is directly supported by its developers, so any issues are resolved in the fastest and the best way possible by people who know their product inside and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Active Installations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>10,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Average Rating<\/strong><\/td><td>4.9 out of 5 stars (158 reviews)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Themes&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Extensions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f 6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"business-directory\">Business Directory Plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/business_directory.png\" alt=\"Business Directory Plugin.\" class=\"wp-image-11489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/business_directory.png 750w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/business_directory-300x99.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-5\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/business-directory-plugin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Learn More<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"button button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.businessdirectoryplugin.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Live Demo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one of the most popular and long-standing free business directory WordPress plugins that comes both in free and premium versions. It allows you to build local business directories, membership websites, job portals, restaurant directories, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few years ago, a Business Directory Plugin was probably the best solution for starting a listing website. However, today it has a design that is a bit outdated, and lacks many features. For example, here are some of the essential features that are included only in the premium version of the plugin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Geolocation &amp; radius search;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratings &amp; reviews;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listing category images.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should find no trouble building and running a simple directory website with a free version. However, if you want to create a fully functional directory website, you\u2019ll need some advanced customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Directory Plugin is compatible with different free and paid themes. However, its developers recommend using it with Astra, Genesis, or any of their official premium themes in order to avoid any styling issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extensibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The free version of the plugin has quite limited functionality, so you\u2019ll probably have to upgrade to the Pro version to get some necessary features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that there are no one-time purchases, so if you want to get access to premium add-ons or themes, you\u2019ll have to choose one of the available subscription plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic Package ($99 \/ year)<\/strong> \u2013 You\u2019ll get access to one theme, one year of support and 7 add-ons;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro Package ($149 \/ year)<\/strong> \u2013 You\u2019ll get one year of priority support, one theme and 12 add-ons. Also, it allows you to have up to 3 supported sites;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elite Package ($249 \/ year)<\/strong> \u2013 The package includes all themes and add-ons. Additionally, 25 sites are supported.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, keep in mind that no add-ons or themes can be purchased separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Business Directory Plugin developers offer free support via the WordPress.org forum. There is also a knowledge base on the plugin\u2019s website and the support ticket system for paid customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"message is-info\"><p> Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/the-best-business-directory-plugin-alternative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comparison of Business Directory Plugin and HivePress<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Active Installations<\/strong><\/td><td>10,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Average Rating<\/strong><\/td><td>4.6 out of stars 5 (477 reviews)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Themes<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Extensions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"connections-directory\">Classified Listing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/classified.png\" alt=\"Classified Listing WordPress plugin.\" class=\"wp-image-11502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/classified.png 750w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/classified-300x96.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-5\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/classified-listing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Learn More<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"button button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/radiustheme.com\/demo\/wordpress\/classifiedpro\/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Live Demo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a responsive free business directory WordPress plugin with an easy-to-use interface and powerful features needed to create a business directory website. At the same time, the plugin lacks several important features in its free version, especially those related to monetization. For example, such essential features as featured ads and custom field options are available only in the premium version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The plugin should work with any well-coded&nbsp; WordPress theme without any styling issues. However, the developers also offer several paid themes built for the Classified Listing plugin for a more seamless setup. You may take a look at the available premium themes in the WordPress dashboard and check their live demos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extensibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can extend the plugin\u2019s core functionality by purchasing its premium add-ons. At the time of writing, there are 10+ different add-ons available. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bookings <\/strong>&#8211; adds booking system to your website;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coupons <\/strong>&#8211; allows creating coupons;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seller Verification <\/strong>&#8211; allows checking seller&#8217;s identity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multicurrency Add<\/strong>&#8211;<strong>on<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can purchase any of the official themes for<strong> $39<\/strong>, and the price for plugin extensions starts at <strong>$19<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, you can use the WordPress.org forum if you have any trouble with setting up the plugin. You may also create a new support ticket on the plugin\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Active Installations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>8,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Average Rating<\/strong><\/td><td>4.8 out of 5 stars (57 reviews)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Themes&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Extensions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"geodirectory\">GeoDirectory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/geodirectory.png\" alt=\"GeoDirectory WordPress directory plugin.\" class=\"wp-image-11496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/geodirectory.png 750w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/geodirectory-300x97.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-5\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/geodirectory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Learn More<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"button button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/demos.ayecode.io\/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Live Demo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s one more well-known free business directory WordPress plugin on our list that has been available since 2011. It was designed to display information about different businesses, especially those that are tied to a particular location, since its core features are mostly related to geolocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The developers offer 8 official themes, and 3 of them you can use for free if you don\u2019t want to design your directory from scratch. GeoDirectory is also compatible with many different themes, allowing you to choose the design tools you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extensibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>GeoDirectory is extensible by design, and there is a bunch of free and premium extensions available for installation via the WordPress dashboard. Free extensions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WPML integration&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directory converter&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Analytics integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you want to monetize your directory and make it fully functional \u2013 you\u2019ll need to use some premium add-ons, like Claim Listings, Advanced Search, Location Search, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a free business directory WordPress plugin, but you can purchase some premium add-ons and themes. The price for a premium theme or add-on starts at <strong>$19<\/strong>. There\u2019s also an option to buy a membership plan for <strong>$199<\/strong> per year that includes all the add-ons and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Free support is constantly provided on the WordPress.org forum. There\u2019s also email-based support on the official website that requires filling out the contact form to open a new support ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"message is-info\"><p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/the-best-geodirectory-alternative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">side-by-side comparison of GeoDirectory and HivePress<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Active Installations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>10,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Average Rating<\/strong><\/td><td>4.7 out of 5 stars (537 reviews)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Themes&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f&nbsp; 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Extensions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f&nbsp; 4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"directorist\">Directorist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Directorist.png\" alt=\"Directorist, a free WordPress directory plugin.\" class=\"wp-image-11499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Directorist.png 750w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Directorist-300x97.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-5\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/directorist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Learn More<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"button button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/directorist.com\/demos\/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Live Demo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directorist is one of the really powerful free business directory WordPress plugins listed in this article. Its free version has quite a lot of features that allow you to build a solid directory website. For example, the following features are already included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>User dashboards;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rating &amp; reviews system;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bookmarks;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location-based search;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom listing fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the free version, you\u2019ll be able to create and run a pretty functional directory website based on different factors like location, category and interests. However, if you want to monetize your directory be ready to pay for it since some premium add-ons will be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This free business directory WordPress plugin is compatible with most themes, including popular ones like Astra, Avada, Divi, etc. However, if you\u2019re going to use Directorist, you may want to check its official themes first. The developers offer several free and paid themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extensibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can extend the functionality of this free business directory WordPress plugin by using some of its add-ons. There are 15+ premium extensions that you can purchase individually or in a bundle. Some of the most useful ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pricing Plans<\/strong> \u2013 allows you to monetize a directory by setting pricing plans;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Listings Slider &amp; Carousel<\/strong> \u2013 allows you to display different listings via the sliders and carousels;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Booking <\/strong><em><strong>(reservation &amp; appointment)<\/strong> <\/em>\u2013 allows you to set up a booking system and <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/create-appointment-booking-website-in-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create an appointment booking platform<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this business directory WordPress plugin with its basic settings for free. But if you want to combine it with one of its official themes, you\u2019ll have to pay from <strong>$25<\/strong> to <strong>$69<\/strong>, depending on the theme. There are also premium extensions that range in price but don\u2019t go anywhere above <strong>$29 <\/strong>for a single website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also buy one of the membership plans that starts at <strong>$99<\/strong> per year and includes all premium themes, extensions and one year of priority support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, there\u2019s a support forum on WordPress.org. Also, developers provide support via the support ticket system on the official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"message is-info\"><p> Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/the-best-directorist-alternative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comparison of Directorist and HivePress<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Active Installations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>10,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Average Rating<\/strong><\/td><td>4.7 out of 5 stars (364 reviews)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Themes&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Extensions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advanced-classifieds\">Advanced Classifieds &amp; Directory Pr\u043e<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/acdp.png\" alt=\"Advanced Classifieds &amp; Directory Pr\u043e plugin.\" class=\"wp-image-11500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/acdp.png 750w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/acdp-300x97.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-5\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/advanced-classifieds-and-directory-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Learn More<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"button button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/pluginsware.com\/demo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Live Demo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced Classifieds &amp; Directory Pro is one more free business directory WordPress plugin on our list. It has a simple interface for businesses to manage their listings on your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a popular plugin a few years ago, but now it lacks tons of features in its free version. So you\u2019ll have to purchase a premium subscription plan to build a pretty-functional business directory which has payment features and gateways for monetizing your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no official themes that you can purchase or use for free when building a directory website using ACADP.&nbsp; However, the plugin&#8217;s developers assure that it has been designed to work with any theme. So you can integrate it with your existing theme or any other popular one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extensibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This free business directory WordPress plugin is extensible by design, but there are not so many add-ons that you can add. For example, if you want to monetize your directory, you\u2019ll need to subscribe to one of the paid plans, as most of the payment features are only available in the premium version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The price for the Professional Plan starts at <strong>$95.88<\/strong> per year. It includes 2 payment gateways, 4 extensions and WooCommerce integration. There\u2019s also an option to get lifetime access for <strong>$289,99<\/strong>. Also, bear in mind that all extensions are available only in the subscription bundle and cannot be purchased separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the WordPress.org forum for support if you have any issues with setting up this free business directory WordPress plugin. Also, there\u2019s a support ticket system on the plugin\u2019s website that you can use for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Active Installations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>3,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Average Rating<\/strong><\/td><td>4.8 out of 5 stars (90 reviews)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Themes&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Extensions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"listdom\">Listdom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/listdom.png\" alt=\"listdom.\" class=\"wp-image-34120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/listdom.png 750w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/listdom-300x96.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-5\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/listdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Learn More<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"button button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/playground.wordpress.net\/?plugin=listdom\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Live Demo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listdom is a free WordPress directory plugin that allows you to create a fully functional business directory, classifieds, or listing website. Whether you&#8217;re building a local directory, real estate platform, job board, or any other type of listing website, Listdom provides a wide range of features to help you customize and manage your directory with ease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plugin has many built-in features that can help you launch a directory website easily, including:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced Search &amp; Filters \u2013 customizable search forms, sorting, and filtering options. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frontend Dashboard \u2013 users can submit and manage listings easily. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interactive Maps \u2013 Google Maps integration with custom styles and clustering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User &amp; Directory Management \u2013 set up unlimited directories, add custom fields, manage user roles, and create contact forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Listdom, the developers offer Listdomer, a WordPress directory theme designed to complement the functionality of the Listdom plugin. This theme provides a visually appealing and user-friendly layout for your WordPress directory site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extensibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The core plugin includes all essential directory features. If you need advanced functionality, there are premium add-ons available for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advanced Search Filters<\/strong> \u2013 Enhance search functionality with more filters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subscription Plans<\/strong> \u2013 Charge users for listing submissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Login<\/strong> \u2013 Allow users to register via social media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find a full list of extensions on the official Listdom website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Listdom is free to use, and you can install it directly from th<strong>e WordPress plugin repository. <\/strong>Premium add-ons and extensions are available for additional features, but pricing details depend on the specific add-ons you choose <em><strong>($29-$79)<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Free support is available via the WordPress.org support forum, and premium users can access dedicated support via tickets. There\u2019s also extensive documentation and a live chat option for additional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Active Installations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>1,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Average Rating<\/strong><\/td><td>4.9 out of 5 stars (60 reviews)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Themes&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2714\ufe0f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Extensions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it! As you can see, there are many free business directory WordPress plugins out there. Each of the mentioned plugins here has its own pros and cons. So, use this guide to narrow your search and choose the best option for you according to your needs, budget, and tech skills.<br><br>However, if you are looking for a lightweight and highly customizable free business directory WordPress plugin, you may want to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HivePress<\/a>. It has tons of different features and allows you to build any type of directory and listing website in a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, feel free to check our overview of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/5-best-free-wordpress-classifieds-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">popular free classifieds WordPress plugins<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best free WordPress directory plugins to organize your listings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":686,"featured_media":11513,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[150,151],"class_list":["post-11488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reviews","tag-business-directory-wordpress-plugin","tag-directory-wordpress-plugin"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/users\/686"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11488"}],"version-history":[{"count":36,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11488\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34126,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11488\/revisions\/34126"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/media\/11513"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}