Overview #
Directorist themes are designed to give your directory website a professional look right from the start. Whether you are building a business directory, a real estate listing site, or a classified marketplace, our themes work seamlessly with the Directorist plugin to provide complete design flexibility and fast setup.
Each theme includes:
- Modern, mobile-friendly layouts built for Elementor
- Pre-built directory templates for listing, category, and search pages
- One-click demo import for easy setup
- Compatibility with Directorist extensions for booking, monetization, maps, and more
Before you begin, make sure you have installed and activated the Directorist plugin. All themes rely on it for core directory functionality.
System Requirements #
To ensure a smooth installation experience, verify the following:
| Requirement | Recommended |
|---|---|
| WordPress | 6.0 or higher |
| PHP | 7.4+ |
| MySQL / MariaDB | 5.6+ / 10.0+ |
| Memory Limit | 512 MB+ |
| Web Server | Apache or Nginx with Pretty Permalinks |
| SSL Certificate | Strongly recommended for login and checkout pages |
If you face timeout or upload issues during demo import, increase:
memory_limit = 512M
max_execution_time = 300
upload_max_filesize = 64M
post_max_size = 64M
What You’ll Need #
Before installation, prepare:
- Your theme ZIP file (e.g.,
onelisting-pro.zip). Downloadable from your Directorist dashboard. - Access to your WordPress admin area.
- Optional: FTP/SFTP access for manual installation.
Next Steps #
Once ready, proceed to install the theme using the instructions in Importing and Installing Your Theme (next page).
You can then customize your directory using:
- Appearance → Customize for branding and colors
- Directory Listings → Directory Builder to adjust forms and layouts
- Directorist Extensions for advanced features like payments or booking
