1.1. What is Directorist? #
Welcome to the official documentation of Directorist, the most powerful WordPress directory plugin designed to help you create any kind of listing and directory website with ease—whether it’s for local businesses, service providers, classified ads, real estate, restaurants, job boards, or directory of any kind.
This documentation is designed to guide you through every step of using Directorist, from installation to advanced customization. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned developer, you’ll find everything you need to get started and make the most out of your directory website.
1.2. Key Features Overview #
- 12+ Niche-Specific Themes – Choose from a growing library of pre-built themes designed for various directory types.
- 30+ Extensions – Enhance functionality with a rich library of premium and free extensions.
- Multi-Directory Support – Manage multiple directory types from a single website.
- AI Directory Builder – Quickly generate a full-featured directory using AI prompts.
- Directory Builder (Drag & Drop) – Create and customize directories visually by dragging and dropping.
- Multiple Layouts (Grid/List/Map) – Choose from different layout styles for listing and archive pages.
- Unlimited Custom Fields – Add text, dropdowns, checkboxes, and more to customize your listing forms.
- Advanced Search Filters – Enhance user experience with powerful AJAX-based filtering options.
- Featured Listings – Highlight premium listings for better visibility.
- CSV Import & Export – Bulk upload or export listings with custom field support.
- SEO Optimized – Schema-ready listings and SEO-friendly URLs.
- RTL & Multilingual Ready – Directorist is compatible with WPML, Polylang, and Loco Translate.
- Popular Integrations & Page Builders – Seamless compatibility with WooCommerce, Mailchimp, Oxygen, BuddyBoss, WPML, PayPal, Stripe, and modern page builders like Bricks, Elementor, and Gutenberg blocks.
- Booking System (Pro) – Allow users to book services or appointments directly.
- Paid Listings (Pro) – Monetize your directory website by charging users to submit or renew listings through the Pricing Plan extension.
- Live Chat (Pro) – Enable communication between listing owners and visitors.
- Claim Listings (Pro) – Let businesses claim and manage their listings.
- Android & iOS App (It requires a separate pro plan) – Transform your WordPress directory into a native Mobile App.
