GeoDirectory – WordPress Business Directory Plugin, or Classified Directory

Description

GeoDirectory is the leading WordPress Business Directory Plugin. Help businesses everywhere get found through their listings by your Geo Directory website visitors.

No matter what you need to build, be it a City Directory, a Job Board, a Real Estate listing directory, or a classified website, GeoDirectory turns any WordPress theme into a robust search network for users.

Add all your business listings at once and tap into an impressive set of blocks, shortcodes, and widgets to set up intuitive, location-based website directories.

Do it all stress-free and in style with 100% compatible WordPress page builders like Gutenberg (Kadence WP, Astra, Neve, OceanWP), Elementor, Bricks, Divi, Beaver Builder, and Breakdance!

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⚡ THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN

GeoDirectory is WordPress’s most robust and scalable directory plugin. It offers advanced features tailored for listing websites. Its intuitive design and extensive customizability make it the top choice for professionals seeking a reliable WordPress directory solution.

⚡ TOP RATED WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN WITH +550 5 STARS REVIEWS

READ WHAT USERS SAY ABOUT OUR WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN

👉 Superb plugin!
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Look no further than this plugin for a directory website, it’s fantastic. I looked at Directorist first and spent a good amount of time setting that up to find out their search function only checked the post title and none of the tags or categories. Useless! GeoDirectory of course checks pretty much every field so your users can find every listing with ease.

But that’s a relatively small plus point. The main selling point is the customisation you can achieve. You’re able to build your own layout using a page builder and insert the various fields wherever you see fit. It’s so flexible and if you run into a support issue, the team are always on hand to help with responses in just a few hours (and at weekends).

You will need to invest some money to buy all the necessary addons that make this plugin so powerful and you will need to spend a good amount of time working out how to build it how you want it but it’s well worth it and the results speak for themselves.

There is documentation to help you set everything up and I think the team will admit it does lack in places but when you get quick support responses, it’s not an issue.

Overall this is the perfect choice if you’re thinking of building a directory site. No need to look elsewhere.

💁 mparsons501979 (@mparsons501979)

🔥 OUTSTANDING ELEMENTOR DIRECTORY PLUGIN INTEGRATION 🔥

GeoDirectory excels as the top Directory Plugin for Elementor, seamlessly integrating with the free Elementor Plugin and Elementor PRO.

Utilize our widgets as Elementor Elements and enjoy a super-tight integration with Elementor PRO.

Customize GeoDirectory Templates using Elementor PRO’s theme builder and leverage GeoDirectory Data with Elementor’s Dynamic Data feature.

Watch this video to see how effortlessly you can customize business directory templates with GeoDirectory, the premier Elementor Directory Plugin.

⚡ BE THE GO-TO GUIDING HAND FOR PROFESSIONALS: SAY HELLO TO THE WORLD’S BEST WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN

Our dedicated team continuously refines every point of the search process (since 2011!), so your visitors always walk away with a productive session on GeoDirectory.

⚡ SCALE YOUR DIRECTORY WITH A RELIABLE, PROFICIENT DATABASE

For millions of listings and massive traffic, choose GeoDirectory—the only WordPress directory plugin built for a global scale without issues. Our superior, optimized database effortlessly handles any scale, where others fail, guaranteed.

⚡ ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE – DELIVER SPEEDY RESULTS

Our rapid search engine instantly delivers local business listings, offering free and paid options with the Price Manager add-on. Featuring a user-friendly interface and efficient back-end settings, our platform ensures top performance for your directory website.

⚡ DEVELOPER-FRIENDLY + COUNTLESS OF DIRECTORY THEMES

The design of your online directory website is limitless, with a wide array of themes and handy page-builder integrations. Need to add that personal touch? Developers can build on GeoDirectory freely using hooks (actions and filters).

⚡ QUICK SETUP GUIDE – FREE WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN

GeoDirectory, a leading WordPress directory plugin, offers a streamlined setup with its feature-rich toolkit.

  1. Create your local directory. Quickly build with top page builders like Gutenberg, focusing on local or expanding globally with our premium add-on.

  2. Publish your listing form. Allow front-end submissions with GeoDirectory’s drag-and-drop form builder, featuring over 40 field types and customizable fields. Include extended operating hours for businesses.

  3. Bulk upload listings. Easily populate your directory via CSV for listings, categories, and reviews. Edit offline and auto-update with re-imports.

  4. Enhance UX with 40+ widgets, shortcodes, and blocks. Improve visibility with Google Maps, monitor with Analytics, and support multilingual sites. Enable reviews and inquiries.

  5. ** Improve search with filters **. Use filters for proximity, rating, and more to accelerate finding the right listings. Use badges to highlight listings.

  6. Moderate listings smoothly. Manage submissions and categories efficiently with our back-end tools.

⚡ USAGE OF WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGINS

Transform your WordPress site into a versatile search engine for any sector with our free WordPress directory plugin, suitable for any business:

  • Events Directory Turn your site into an event calendar with GeoDirectory, which is perfect for listing city events.

  • Real Estate Directory Display real estate listings, including houses and apartments, and manage agent profiles linking them to their listings.

  • Classifieds Ads Directory With GeoDirectory, create a marketplace for classified ads for selling cars, job finding, or service promotion.

  • Jobs Directory Build a job board where companies list vacancies and job seekers find opportunities with GeoDirectory.

  • Restaurants Directory Develop an online food directory to feature top restaurants, detailed menus, and reviews.

  • Hotels Directory List and manage hotels, resorts, and accommodation info with GeoDirectory.

  • Doctors Directory Easily set up a directory of doctors searchable by specialty and location using GeoDirectory.

  • Therapists Directory Create a directory for therapists, from massage professionals to psychologists.

  • Pets Directory Address the booming pet industry’s needs with a directory for veterinarians, pet stores, and more.

  • Church Directory Catalog churches, religious retreats, events, or member directories.

  • Service DirectoryA directory for digital freelancers (like Fiverr) or home service pros (like Angi).

  • Travel Directory In touristic areas, list attractions and offer curated experiences.

  • Hiking Trails Directory Target local traffic and niche enthusiasts by listing hiking trails..

  • Bars & Nightlife Directory Drive high traffic and profits by cataloging bars, clubs, and nightlife events, facilitating ticket sales.

  • Software review sites As niche software review directories emerge in response to expanding market leaders, start your specialized site.

Because GeoDirectory allows you to create any listing type, each with unique custom fields, you can use GeoDirectory for virtually any kind of directory.

⚡ TAKE YOUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH PREMIUM ADD-ONS.

Get instant access to Premium Add-Ons that can turn your local directory into a money-making global directory toolkit.

⚡ GO PRO – BECOME A MEMBER!

Get on all the premium add-ons and themes and create an advanced Geo Directory. Sign up at wpgeodirectory.com.

⚡ SUPPORT

You can get timely and friendly support for the Core Business Directory Plugin and add-ons at our official website.

⚡ WHAT’S NEW IN GEODIRECTORY V2.0?

Your friends at AyeCode work to continuously refine the best directory plugins in the market to keep customers happy. Here’s what’s new in the newest version:
* Extended Business Hours for listings
* Tab builder, to design the tabs of your listings as you wish by drag and drop
* Badge System, for “featured” listings, “new” listings, or to add whatever badge you want to your listings from any custom field.
* Rating Styles using FontAwesome icons.
* Custom Email Templates
* Guest Frontend Add Listing
* Improved SEO permalink settings.

⚡ CHECK OUT OUR DIRECTORY THEMES

Our new Themes are built using our theme framework, Blocklstrap. The Blockstrap Theme combines the new WordPress editor (FSE) with Bootstrap 5

⚡ TOP THEMES & PAGE BUILDERS TUTORIALS

Our WordPress Directory Plugin works with any theme.

See these tutorials to see how you can build:

👉 Divi Directory Website
👉 Elementor Directory Website
👉 Astra Directory Website
👉 KadenceWP
👉 OceanWP
👉 Ollie
👉 GeneratePress

⚡ FREE ELEMENTOR DIRECTORY TEMPLATES

The same templates are available for the Kadence Theme with Gutenberg and the Kadence Block Plugin.

Screenshots

  • Geo Directory Home Page.
  • Geo Directory Listings Page.
  • Geo Directory Listing Detail Page.
  • Geo Directory Search Page.
  • Geo Directory Front End Signup Page.
  • Geo Directory Front End Listing Submission Page.
  • Geo Directory WordPress Admin Page.

Blocks

This plugin provides 39 blocks.

  • GD > Add Listing
  • GD > Archive Item Section
  • GD > Author Actions
  • GD > Best of listings
  • GD > Categories
  • GD > Category Description
  • GD > CPT Meta
  • GD > Dashboard
  • GD > Dynamic Content
  • GD > Listings
  • GD > Loop
  • GD > Loop Actions
  • GD > Loop Paging
  • GD > Map
  • GD > Map Pinpoint
  • GD > Ninja Forms
  • GD > Notifications
  • GD > Output Location
  • GD > Page Title
  • GD > Post Address
  • GD > Post Badge
  • GD > Post Content
  • GD > Post Directions
  • GD > Post Distance
  • GD > Post Favorite
  • GD > Post Images
  • GD > Post Meta
  • GD > Post Rating
  • GD > Post Title
  • GD > Recent Reviews
  • GD > Recently Viewed
  • GD > Report Post
  • GD > Search
  • GD > Simple Archive Item
  • GD > Single Next Prev
  • GD > Single Reviews
  • GD > Single Tabs
  • GD > Single Taxonomies
  • GeoDirectory - WordPress Business Directory Plugin, or Classified Directory

Installation

Minimum Requirements

  • WordPress 4.5 or greater
  • PHP version 5.6 or greater
  • MySQL version 5.0 or greater

AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION

The easiest option is automatic installation. To automatically install GeoDirectory, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu, and click Add New.

In the search field, type GeoDirectory and click Search Plugins. Once you’ve found our business directory plugin, install it by clicking Install Now. GeoDirectory basic installation

MANUAL INSTALLATION

The manual installation method involves downloading our Directory plugin and uploading it to your webserver via your favorite FTP application. The WordPress codex will tell you more here. GeoDirectory basic installation

UPDATING

Automatic updates should work seamlessly. We always suggest you back up your website before any automated update to avoid unforeseen problems.

FAQ

What kind of business directory can be built with GeoDirectory

Any Business Directory, for example:
Classified Ads
Store Locator
People Directory
Team Directory
Members Directory
Staff Directory
Hotels Directory
Doctors Directory
Therapist Directory
Restaurants Directory (Yelp Clone)
Bars & Nightlife Directory
Pets Directory
Church Directory
Travel Directory (Trip Advisor Clone)
Software review sites
Service providers Directory
Events Directory
Yellow Pages
Hiking Trails Directory
City Directory
And so much more.

But because GeoDirectory allows you to create any listing type, each with unique custom fields, you can use GeoDirectory as an Event Calendar plugin, Real Estate Plugin, Job Board Plugin, Classified Ads plugin, and much more.

Can I use GeoDirectory for more than one city

Yes, but you’ll need our Location Manager add-on.

Can users add and edit their listings via the front end?

Absolutely yes, Users can submit their listings from the front end of your website and edit them unlimited times.

Which theme is compatible with GeoDirectory?

Any theme is compatible with GeoDirectory. If you find a bug in a theme, ask for support, and we will fix it.

Does GeoDirectory work with Elementor and other popular page builders?

Yes, GeoDirectory works perfectly with any page builder, and we also have custom blocks for Gutenberg. Most GeoDirectory data is available via dynamic elements of Elementor PRO.

Can I use GeoDirectory to list online businesses without addresses and maps?

Yes, you can use GeoDirectory for businesses with a physical location and online businesses. To take advantage of this, you’ll need the location manager add-on.

May I have a free trial of the Premium Add-ons?

We don’t offer free trials, but we have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are unhappy with our products or service.

Reviews

April 11, 2024
The plugin is definitely powerful and works very well for a directory! They have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into it. As a developer accustomed to using ACF, I do feel GeoDirectory is less naturally-intuitive and has a steeper learning curve. I think many of the features & settings are in odd places, named strangely, and/or work differently than I would have expected, and it has taken me a lot of back and forth with support to get my bearings. Most things I need are "there," it just takes a lot of digging around. I want to stress that the QUALITY of the email support is outstanding. They give thoughtful answers and have written me custom code on multiple occasions to accomplish tasks, and I am deeply appreciative of that. But I am still not a fan of the "closed" support system itself. They do not have any type of user support forum anymore, and they have gone so far as to obscure answers in past conversations from their old forum. Their documentation also feels unpolished, disjointed and incomplete, lacking much in the way of examples and user-generated tips—it really pales in comparison to the thoroughness and cohesiveness that ACF offers. With ACF I am always able to get my questions answered with a quick google search, whereas with GeoDirectory almost every question I have ends up becoming an email conversation over a day or two. Also, GD works very differently than I'm used to in the way it stores data to the database. They have a full explanation about the reasoning behind this (for query performance basically), which I'm not equipped to argue with. But this approach does result in things being more siloed off from the "normal" WP ecosystem. GD has its own separate internal management system for categories, tags, custom post types, custom fields, etc. This means some of my beloved, always-installed plugins for bulk editing content (like Admin Columns and WP Sheet Editor) do not work at all with GD, and that interacting with GD content using common "vanilla WP" ways is not possible. Just something to consider. Overall though it's solid and reliable, does the vast majority of what we need it to do, so we're quite happy with it!
April 3, 2024
I've tried many directory plugin before going for this one and i have to say this is by far the best one on the market.it takes some time to learn how to use it and set it properly but once you do everything runs smooth and easy.A special note goes to the support which is amazing and always reliable.
April 2, 2024
This plugin is definitely a big learning curve for me (I have a non-technical nursing background), but the support of the team that develops and manages this software is AWESOME! My site isn't even live yet but I've gotten multiple comments on how professional it looks from those who have seen it. Thankful to my web designer for guiding me and to GeoDirectory for creating these products. <3 Looking forward to seeing what I can grow from this!
March 27, 2024
I've used this plugin before, it's a learning curve but any directory plugin would be, it's robust, intelligently designed and works seamlessly with any theme that we've used. My favorite part is the FAST and AMAZING support team. Instead of waiting overnight, they get back within minutes and work diligently to get that solution needed. They are also polite and very knowledgeable. This is my 'go to' directory plugin!
March 23, 2024
I want to take my hat off to the support/after sales service team because I had weird issues and they helped me fix them. Thankyou so much!
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Changelog

WARNING: GDv2 is a significant update over GDv1 and may require manual work, such as adding widgets to sidebars to recreate your current layout. As always, we recommend trying this on a staging site first. Learn more

GeoDirectory v2.3.49 – 2024-04-15

  • Extra sanitization for shortcode tag selectors, contributor+ user with details template access could potentially output JS code – FIXED/SECURITY

GeoDirectory v2.3.48 – 2024-04-11

  • UK regions can sometime contain “Council”, we now remove this by default – CHANGED
  • SD and AUI packages updated to latest – UPDATED

GeoDirectory v2.3.47 – 2024-04-04

  • GD images don’t allow .svg images even WP media allows – FIXED
  • GD > Post Images masonry is not working when AJAX load option active – FIXED

GeoDirectory v2.3.46 – 2024-03-27

  • GD > Best Of dropdown shows &(ampersand) incorrectly – FIXED
  • Added jobs dummy data type – ADDED
  • Dummy data images CDN url updated – CHANGED

GeoDirectory v2.3.45 – 2024-03-21

  • GD > Post images masonry gallery is not working with BS5 – FIXED
  • Added filter for dummy data posts – ADDED
  • Matterport embed URLs not working – FIXED

GeoDirectory v2.3.44 – 2024-03-14

  • Old MariaDB causes index column size error – FIXED
  • Profile title tag could be changed to non heading tag by a contributor level user – FIXED

GeoDirectory v2.3.42 – 2024-03-05

  • Negative category id don’t exclude listings from map markers – FIXED
  • GD > Listings block can show duplicate listings when filtered by taxonomies – FIXED

GeoDirectory v2.3.41 – 2024-02-22

  • OSM directions route should use listing location as an end point – CHANGED
  • Skip TranslatePress plugin from Fast AJAX request – CHANGED
  • Several SQL Query optimizations reducing some query times even further – ADDED
  • GD > Single Next Prev not filtering by same location – FIXED
  • Add listing zip and region discovery improvements – ADDED
  • Setup Wizard fields not showing tooltips with BS5 styles – FIXED

GeoDirectory v2.3.40 – 2024-02-15

  • Custom single post map is not loading on non GD pages – FIXED
  • PHP 8.2 compatibility changes in Emogrifier class – CHANGED
  • OSM marker cluster add maxClusterRadius option support – ADDED

GeoDirectory v2.3.39 – 2024-02-08

  • Address custom field can now be set as optional – CHANGED
  • Function utf8_decode is deprecated – FIXED
  • Google API Key generation shows apiid is missing error – FIXED
  • Category schema types updated to latest release – CHANGED

GeoDirectory v2.3.38 – 2024-02-01

  • GD > Post Features shows fields label special chars encoded incorrectly – FIXED
  • Category icon not generated from FontAwesome icons for some sites – FIXED
  • Function _inject_theme_attribute_in_block_template_content is deprecated – FIXED

GeoDirectory v2.3.37 – 2024-01-25

  • OSM layer url shows apikey parameter twice for custom style map – FIXED
  • Listing ad shows incorrect rating stars on Divi builder template – FIXED
  • Edit logo image title is not working on Chrome browser – FIXED
  • PHP Deprecated: mb_convert_encoding() – FIXED
  • Astra theme conflicts on search page – FIXED
  • Setting changed for Borlabs Cookie v3 – CHANGED

GeoDirectory v2.3.36 – 2024-01-09

  • GD > Categories category text style not working for image design type – FIXED
  • Meta title separator normal dash replaced to en dash when RankMath active – FIXED
  • Blocksy theme conflicts with GD search results page – FIXED

Older Changelogs

Archive of GeoDirectory changelogs.