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Directorist: AI-Powered WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings

Directorist: AI-Powered WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings

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Struggling to create a niche directory or classified ad website that stands out?

You’re not alone—many find it overwhelming to manage listings and keep everything organized.

Discover Directorist, the AI-powered solution that simplifies directory & classified creations smarter, faster, and more secure. And, eventually, it enhances user experience like never before.

Using Directorist, the opportunities for scalability in a directory site go beyond the boundary. At
Directorist, the Preferences tab in the Dashboard is where you can easily customize settings, like hiding contact forms or showing emails, to suit your style.

Moreover, serving as a multifaceted platform, it offers different avenues for generating income, providing community service, supporting business operations, enhancing existing ventures, and more. The secret of creating a powerful and lucrative directory and classified website lies in the shell of the Directorist.

Let’s jump right straight into the juicy part of Directorist.

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THE ONLY WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN YOU NEED

Introducing our robust Directorist, optimized for scalability to an ocean of listings, providing a dynamic experience for managing your online directory and classified website. With Directorist, easily create directories and classifieds by location, category, and interests—all without any coding required.

🔥🔥🔥 Directorist Mobile App for Android & iOS 🔥🔥🔥
Boost your directory website’s accessibility and interactivity while turning visitors into paying customers with the Directorist mobile app!

🔥🔥🔥 AI-Generated Directory Creation 🔥🔥🔥
One of our standout features is AI-driven directory creation, which accelerates and streamlines the content creation for directories, making it faster, smarter, and more efficient.

🔥🔥🔥 Enhanced Integrations with Popular Page Builders Like Gutenberg, Elementor, Bricks, Oxygen 🔥🔥🔥
The enhanced integrations of Directorist with Gutenberg, Elementor, Oxygen, and the latest integration with Bricks, Directorist provide the flexibility you need to build a lucrative directory in the blink of an eye.

🔥🔥🔥 14 Pre-Made Full-Site Templates 🔥🔥🔥
Directorist now offers over 14 pre-made templates, allowing users to quickly set up their directories without having to start from scratch. Amazing, right?

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The design of Directorist has been completely revamped with a sleek, modern look that elevates the aesthetics and usability of your directory site.

WHY SHOULD YOU USE DIRECTORIST – THE AI BUILDER FOR CLASSIFIED AND DIRECTORY WEBSITE?

👉 Multi Directory: Boost your business directory possibilities by creating multiple directory types within the same directory.

👉 Custom Form and Layout Builder: Directorist form and layout builder allows you to build custom add listing and search form using drag and drop technology.

👉 Listing CSV Import/Export with Custom Field: The new Directorist, the best AI directory builder allows you to import listings with custom fields from the CSV file for no cost.

👉 Beginner Friendly: Thoughtfully designed user interface lets users operate the plugin with zero coding skills and get the most compelling user experience.

👉 Monetize and Earn: Expand your business with amazing monetization features that allow you to create an additional income stream and generate unlimited revenue flow.

👉 Highly Extensible and Customizable: Enhance the functionalities of your directory site with robust extensions and customize using the most popular page builder— Elementor.

👉 Booking System*: Develop a service or event-oriented booking directory with scheduling functionality to hoist the possibilities of your directory business.

👉 Live Chat*: Integrate a private messaging system on your directory listing website that allows users to have a real-time private conversation with business owners.

👉 Gutenberg Blocks: Directorist offers 16 blocks/widgets for the Gutenberg editor, which is the default visual interface for editing WordPress posts and pages.

👉 Elementor, Bricks, and Oxygent Builder Integration: Directorist seamlessly integrates with popular page builders like Elementor, Bricks, and Oxygen, offering customizable elements. Build and design your directory exactly the way you want with ease!

👉 Sleek Checkout and Payment Process

Let’s take a look at some of the core features that set this AI Directory Builder apart from others:

CORE DIRECTORIST FEATURES AT A GLANCE

  • Compatible with all themes including popular ones such as Avada, Divi, Astra, and OceanWP.
  • CSV Import/Export (listing, category, location, tag, media, etc.).
  • Highly optimized and rocket-fast performance to ensure scalability.
  • 25+ Elementor Page Builder widgets.
  • Gutenberg support and 16 Gutenberg blocks.
  • Advanced search filters with custom filters.
  • Front-end and Back-end listing submission.
  • Front-end user dashboard to manage listings.
  • Open Street Map and Google Map Integration.
  • Unlimited custom fields on the listing form.
  • 100% responsive and modern-day design.
  • WooCommerce multi-vendor plugin compatible.
  • Built-in SEO optimization system as well as Yoast SEO compatibility.
  • Personalize the directory using a wide range of shortcodes.
  • Ajax-powered listing and review submission.
  • Listing owner contact form.
  • Listing image slider.
  • Listing and Review submission without login (Guest Submission).
  • Listing reviews and ratings.
  • Google reCAPTCHA
  • New, Popular, Featured, and Open/Close badges.
  • Create an Unlimited listing based on location and category.
  • List and grid view for categories, locations, and listings pages.
  • Translate to any language effortlessly using the Loco Translate plugin.
  • Sustainable for long-term use.
  • Updated regularly for flawless operation.
  • Multiple directory templates within a single theme
  • Brand-new sidebar filter layout
  • Modern and improved form for Add listings

Advanced Review System (Arriving December 2024)

Introducing a new review system that supports multi-criteria and media. Now users can provide more detailed feedback, increasing trust and engagement.

Beautiful Design, Fully Responsive

Enjoy sleek, modern layouts with responsive grid, list, and map views. Compatible with popular themes like Astra, Divi, and Avada, Directorist helps you launch a stunning directory effortlessly.

Translation-Friendly, SEO-Ready & RTL Support

Easily translate your directory into any language with tools like Loco Translate. Boost SEO with custom meta titles, descriptions, and Yoast SEO integration. It fully supports RTL languages like Arabic.

👉 Multilingual Support: Translate your directory into multiple languages.
👉 Built-in SEO: Optimize every page for search engines.
👉 RTL Ready: Perfect for right-to-left languages.

Powerful Search & Filters

Find what you need instantly with advanced search and filtering options.

👉 Ajax-Powered Search: Results load instantly.
👉 Custom Filters: Filter by category, location, price, and custom fields.
👉 Geolocation: Discover listings nearby with a radius search.

Effortless Data Migration with CSV

Easily import/export thousands of listings via CSV.

  • Complete directory migration in just a few clicks.
  • Map your data fields effortlessly.

Unlimited Custom Fields

Tailor your directory with custom fields for any requirement.

  • Add unlimited fields (checkboxes, URLs, files, etc.).
  • Use custom fields to refine search results.

Monetization Made Simple

Turn your directory into a revenue-generating platform.

👉 Featured Listings: Highlight top listings for extra revenue.
👉 Paid Listings: Charge users for submitting listings.
👉 Claim Listings: Let business owners claim and pay for their listings.
👉 Pay Per Submit: Charge users to create listings.

Frontend Listing & Management

Users can easily submit and manage listings without accessing the admin panel.

  • Add listings via a user-friendly form.
  • Manage and renew plans directly from the frontend.
  • User dashboards for seamless management.

Flexible Mapping Options

Help users find businesses with Google Maps or OpenStreetMap integration.

Robust Payment Gateways

Get paid effortlessly with built-in offline payments or expand with online gateways like PayPal , Stripe or Authorize.Net. Taxes and recurring payments are supported.

Developer-Friendly for Unlimited Customization

Directorist is perfect for developers who want to customize or extend functionality.

  • Override templates without touching plugin code.
  • Use hooks and filters for endless possibilities.

Extensive Extensions

Directorist Business Directory offers cost-effective premium Extensions to extend the functionalities of your directory listing website.

👉 Pricing Plans – This feature extension allows you to create unlimited pricing plans with no time. Create private plans and set up recurring payments to your system which enhances your pricing plans on your directory listing website.

👉 WooCommerce Pricing Plans – This extension enables you to use all the payment gateway supported by WooCommerce itself.

👉 PayPal Payment Gateway – Get paid through the PayPal payment gateway on your directory listing website.

👉 Stripe Payment Gateway – This extension is used to accept payment through Credit Cards. Debit Cards, Visa Card, MasterCard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, AliPay, and many more. This 3D secured extension supports 135 currencies all through the world.

👉 Authorize.Net Payment Gateway – A secured payment solution that accepts a great number of payment options for Directorist Pricing Plan like Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, JCB, PayPal, and more.

👉 Booking(Reservation & Appointment) – Set up a system for booking online shows, consultations, seminar, wedding invitations, training classes, restaurant, saloon reservations, doctor appointment, lawyer, consultancy firm, and so on.

👉 Claim Listing – This add-on allows business owners to visit your site and pay to get the ownership of their specific listing just like Foursquare and Yelp with a few clicks.

👉 Post Your Need – You can hardly find this unique feature extension in any other directory listing plugins. It supports business owners to communicate with consumers and solve their problems on a personal level.

👉 Listing With Map – If you want to add a new layout that will show your listings with the map side by side bearing advanced filtering options, this feature extension would be the best bet for you. In this case, when you filter the listings, the search results will be updated without even loading the page.

👉 Live Chat – Integrate private messaging system on your directory listing website and make your business more credible by ensuring customer satisfaction.

👉 Image Gallery – This feature extension allows you to add unlimited images for your gallery on your directory listing website. You can use a lightbox with an image cropping facility on your website.

👉 Mark as Sold – This allows the listing authors an opportunity to let their visitors know if a particular item is sold or not on their directory listing website.

👉 Google ReCAPTCHA – Protect your directory site from spam registrations with this feature extension, using Google reCAPTCHA to block bots during user sign-up.

👉 Listing Slider & Carousel – Showcase your listings with stunning, customizable sliders and carousels anywhere on your site, using 18 slider and 28 carousel shortcode options.

👉 Business Hours – This feature displays business opening and closing times with customizable timezones and badge options.

👉 Listing FAQs – Add an FAQ section to your directory site to engage and convert visitors into loyal customers.

👉 Social Login – Let users register and log in via social media for a quick, hassle-free signup process on your directory site.

👉 Rank Featured Listings – Easily rank all featured listings on your directory website with this affordable, comprehensive extension.

👉 Compare Listings – Allows visitors to add a set of listings in a list and compare its features by viewing in a comparison table.

👉 Oxygen Builder Integration – It combines all the functionalities needed to create a complete WordPress directory website using Oxygen Builder.

👉 BuddyBoss Integration – It integrates Directorist with BuddyBoss, combining features to build a full community-driven directory website on WordPress.

👉 BuddyPress Integration – Directorist – BuddyPress Integration is a premium extension that seamlessly combines Directorist and BuddyPress, enabling you to create a hybrid directory and social network.

👉 Multi Directory Linking – If you are running multi-directories on your directory website, Multi-directory Linking will be an awesome extension that will allow your users to connect to other types of directories.

👉 Mailchimp Integration – Directorist Mailchimp Integration Connects Directorist with Mailchimp. It helps you to make your directory business grow faster and smarter with more leads.

👉 GamiPress Integration – Directorist GamiPress Integration combines GamiPress with Directorist activity events, enhancing your directory website’s interactivity and appeal through a points-based rewards system.

👉 WPML Integration – Directorist WPML Integration allows you to create multilingual directory with few steps.

👉 Digital Marketplace – If you want to create a marketplace of fixed-price services or digital downloads, then the Digital Marketplace Extension will be a worth-investment to kickstart.

👉 Connections to Directorist Migrator – Directorist offers a user-friendly tool to simplify the migration process by letting you import thousands of Connections listings data to Directorist without the need to import/export CSV.

👉 Helpgent Integration – Connect your audience through video & audio messaging, screen recording, and text messaging asynchronously. Which helps to connect listing owners to their visitors.

Privacy Policy

We use WordPress REST API to confirm the authenticity of a user attempting to gain access to directorist account to manage and install themes and extensions.

Directorist – Business Directory Plugin uses Appsero SDK to collect some telemetry data upon user’s confirmation. This helps us to troubleshoot problems faster & make product improvements.

Integrating Appsero SDK DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY start gathering data, without confirmation from users in any case.

Screenshots

Blocks

This plugin provides 20 blocks.

  • Search Form Create directory listing search form.
  • Categories Create directory category listing grid view and list view.
  • Payment Receipt Create a payment receipt page and this block only works on payment receipt page set from settings.
  • Listings Create directory listing grid view, list view or map view.
  • Account Button Directorist login-registration popup with account management dropdown menu.
  • Search Result Create directory search result grid view, list view or map view.
  • Single Tag Create directory listing tags grid view, list view or map view.
  • Transaction Failure Create a transaction failure page and this block only works on transaction failure page set from settings.
  • Dashboard Create user frontend dashboard.
  • Single Listing Create listing single view
  • Add Listing Form Create a listing entry form.
  • Authors Create authors grid.
  • Author Profile Create author profile page.
  • Single Category Create directory listing categories grid view, list view or map view.
  • Single Location Create directory listing locations grid view, list view or map view.
  • Locations Create directory location listing grid view and list view.
  • Search Modal Display Directorist search modal.
  • Checkout Create checkout page and this block only works on checkout page set from settings.
  • Sign In & Sign Up Create user sign in and sign up form.
  • Registration Create a custom registration page and this block only works on registration page set from settings.

Installation

  1. Unzip the downloaded zip file and upload the plugin folder into the wp-content/plugins/ directory. Alternatively, upload from Plugins >> Add New >> Upload Plugin.
  2. Activate the plugin from the Plugins page.

Usage

Click here for the Documentation.

FAQ

Is Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings freemium in type?

Directorist is a free business directory plugin that offers a number of paid extensions to extend the functionalities of your directory listing website.

How to make a listing featured?

You can make a listing featured according to the respective pricing plans.

Is there any widget facility with Directorist Business Directory plugin?

Absolutely, you will get 35+ custom widgets using this awesome plugin.

Is Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings compatible with any themes out there in the market?

Yes, Directorist is built in such a way that it works smoothly with all the major themes in the market.

Can I translate the Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings to my language and make it multi-lingual?

Yes, you can use the Loco Translate plugin or Poedit tool to translate your directory into your language. You can also make it multi-lingual using the gTranslate or Polylang plugin. For more information and guidelines refer to the blog post here.

What types of directories can I build?

Directorist is a complete directory solution and in combination with its advanced extensions, you can build directories of any kind. For example:

  • Booking directory
  • Classifieds directory
  • Service-based directory
  • Hotel directory
  • Local directory
  • Restaurant directory
  • Professional directory
  • Car directory
  • Member directory
  • Real-estate directory
  • AI tools directory
  • Therapists directory
    • and many more

Reviews

11 de diciembre, 2024
Don’t buy! Nothing actually works in the program and you won’t get your money back. The program has a lot of features, but most of them don’t work! You can read the users comments on the program’s official Facebook page facebook.com/groups/359941271794302
9 de diciembre, 2024
Not only does the plugin do the job very well (and elegantly and simply), but the support is excellent, even for the basic version.
24 de noviembre, 2024 1 reply
The directorist plugin is the best I have found for directories. Extremely powerful, good UI and they have brilliant support. It is especially good if you would like to set up multiple directories on one site.I would highly recommend it!
18 de noviembre, 2024 1 reply
Works well as a simple directory, but reviews cannot be left because the wp_atbdp_review: Table does not exist If you have no idea how to solve this yourself, you cannot permit reviews. Also not synching with buddypress / wordpress login and sign up pages. These pages need a seperate shortcode. So either you have no other member directory or you must generate a separate page to permit people to list their items. Finally, the page where you would fix these errors (… /aazztech_settings#_pages) shows error «Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page.» and that as an admin. This is not a plugin that would be easy to setup if you’re not familiar with coding.
18 de noviembre, 2024 1 reply
If you’re looking for a powerful, versatile, and easy-to-use plugin for building business directories, job portals, or managing client databases, the Directorist plugin is undoubtedly the best choice. My experience with it has been exceptional, and it has proven to be beneficial for all types of websites, whether for individuals or businesses. Directorist offers a range of features that make it highly effective for multiple use cases, and its commitment to quality and optimization make it ideal for anyone serious about growing and maintaining a professional directory or database. Ideal for Business Directories, Job Portals, and Client Database Management Directorist is uniquely designed to serve multiple purposes. For those who want to create a business directory, it offers the perfect tools to display listings, manage categories, and make it easy for users to find businesses that suit their needs. The plugin’s features allow for seamless customization, making it easy to set up detailed listings with contact information, maps, ratings, and reviews. The plugin’s flexibility <span style=»box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;»>also extends to job portals</span>, which has been immensely useful in my experience. Directorist enables job listings, application tracking, and filtering options, providing a smooth experience for both job seekers and recruiters. An example of its implementation can be seen on Naukri Mitra, a professional job portal powered by the Directorist plugin. It also excels at user database management by allowing admins to securely store and organize client or user information, making it a valuable tool for customer relationship management (CRM).A Universal Solution for Individual and Business Use Whether you’re an individual looking to create a simple directory or a business aiming to manage an extensive database, Directorist provides an all-in-one solution. It offers customization options that suit both small-scale and large-scale needs. Directorist is an efficient tool for freelancers or entrepreneurs that helps you organize and showcase your services or those of others, facilitating connections and new opportunities. For businesses, it’s equally valuable, as it can support large amounts of data, multiple categories, and user interactions, helping you to manage information and present it in a user-friendly way effectively.SEO-Friendly and Well-Optimized Free Theme One of the highlights of Directorist is the free theme that it offers, which is optimized for SEO and performance. With SEO as a crucial factor for the success of any online business, Directorist has ensured that their themes and plugin structure follow best practices for search engine optimization. This results in better search engine visibility, making your directory or portal more likely to attract organic traffic. Moreover, the free theme is lightweight and fast, ensuring your website’s performance is not compromised. With its clean, modern design and customizable layout, the free theme from Directorist looks professional and works seamlessly with the plugin to enhance user experience.One Listing Pro Theme – Lightweight and Packed with Features The One Listing Pro Theme offered by Directorist deserves special mention. It’s specifically built to work harmoniously with the plugin, offering a premium experience with an emphasis on speed and functionality. This theme is not only lightweight, making it ideal for faster loading times, but it also includes a variety of elements and layouts to suit different directory types. Whether you need a listing page, grid view, or detailed single listing layout, One Listing Pro Theme has you covered. The versatility of this theme, combined with the power of the Directorist plugin, allows you to create a directory that is attractive, functional, and easy to navigate.Friendly and Highly Supportive Customer Service Team One of the standout features of Directorist is the friendly and responsive support team. In my experience, they have been incredibly helpful in solving issues, providing guidance, and answering questions promptly. For anyone new to creating directories or for those who may face technical difficulties, the support team is always ready to help, making the whole process of using Directorist smooth and enjoyable. This high level of support is not only comforting but also increases confidence in the plugin’s reliability and longevity.Key Benefits and Features of Directorist Plugin: Easy to Use and Set Up: Directorist offers an intuitive user interface that makes it easy to set up and manage directories, job listings, or databases. Even for those without extensive technical knowledge, it’s easy to get started and create professional-looking listings. Flexible Customization Options: You can customize the appearance and structure of your directories to fit your brand’s look and feel. With plenty of options for custom fields, icons, and layout structures, Directorist provides the flexibility needed for any industry or niche. Excellent SEO Integration: SEO is a key focus of Directorist, with well-optimized themes and in-built SEO options that make it easier to get your directory noticed by search engines. Mobile-Friendly and Responsive Design: The plugin and its associated themes are fully responsive, ensuring that your directories look great and function well on mobile devices, which is essential in today’s mobile-first world. Integrated Payment System: If you want to monetize your directory, Directorist makes it easy to do so by providing payment integration options. You can charge for listings, offer premium placements, or even run a subscription-based model. Multi-Language Support: For businesses and individuals working in different regions, Directorist supports multiple languages, making it easy to cater to a diverse audience. Conclusion In conclusion, Directorist is one of the best plugins available for anyone looking to create a business directory, job portal, or client database. Its versatility, ease of use, and customization options make it suitable for both individual users and large businesses. The free theme is a high-quality option optimized for SEO and performance, while the One Listing Pro theme adds even more features and customization options. With Directorist, you can build a highly professional and functional directory that suits your specific needs. Whether you’re managing a large directory, a job portal, or simply organizing client information, Directorist has proven to be an invaluable tool. The plugin’s incredible features, combined with its excellent support team, make it a must-have for anyone serious about building and maintaining a successful directory or portal.
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Contributors & Developers

“Directorist: AI-Powered WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

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Changelog

8.0.8 – Nov 27, 2024

  • Fixed: Translation notice issue with WP v6.7.1
  • Fixed: Listing layout issue in search result page (#2148)
  • Improved: Listing image getter functions (#2146)

8.0.7 – Nov 24, 2024

  • Fixed: Feature listing border color now dynamically changes (#2141).
  • Fixed: Fatal error issue when updating the plugin from v7 to v8; added all listings and search result layout during migration for no sidebar selection (#2139).
  • Fixed: Single listing slider container width and height issue (#2138).
  • Fixed: Responsive issue with 6-column layout (#2129).
  • Fixed: Missing space in the listing card heading title when the author link is absent (#2130).
  • Fixed: Initial load issue in all listing sliders (#2128).
  • Fixed: Prevented re-declaration of constant variables in DashTab script (#2127).
  • Fixed: Listing list view responsiveness on mobile (#2124).
  • Fixed: «No extension installed» issue on the membership page (#2124).
  • Improved: Single listing header options now align responsively in a single line (#2140).

8.0.6 – Nov 20, 2024

  • Fixed: RTL style issues (#2120)
  • Fixed: Registration confirmation notice when email verification disabled (#2117)
  • Fixed: Improve v8 migration (#2118)
  • Fixed: Empty markup issue in single listing (#2121)
  • Added: Filter hook on System Status warnings (#2114)

8.0.5 – Nov 19, 2024

  • Added: Loader on authentication button while processing (#2109)
  • Fixed: Add listing form nonce validation issue when using quick login (#2110)
  • Fixed: Settings linking issue (#2112)
  • Fixed: Translation issue with WP 6.7 (#2111)
  • Updated: Button icon markup on change directory icon (#2108)

8.0.4 – Nov 16, 2024

  • Added: Backward compatibility for deprecated shortcodes.
  • Fixed: Issue with the phone field being deleted in the builder search form.
  • Fixed: Map listing preview issue in settings.
  • Fixed: Edit listing email confirmation notice
  • Improved: Builder migration process for users of the old theme.

8.0.3 – Nov 14, 2024

  • Fix – Issue with Directorist theme users

8.0.2 – Nov 13, 2024

  • Fix – Ajax search with Radius
  • Fix – Category icon picker width and color issue
  • Fix – Add listing image uploading issue with gallery extension
  • Improve – Migration form v7 to v8
  • Improve – User dashboard
  • Improve – Admin notices

8.0.1 – Nov 10, 2024

  • Fix – Search form removal issue with AI created directory
  • Fix – Search-form fields label migration & removed search-form BG image
  • Fix – All listing sidebar conflict between setting and attribute
  • Fix – Issue in search form icon
  • Fix – Listing import
  • Fix – Builder style issue
  • Improve – Settings panel

8.0 – Nov 5, 2024

Enhancements:
* New: Complete design overhaul for a modern and intuitive interface.
* New: Improved drag-and-drop builder experience and added live previews for smoother customization.
* New: Added section navigation in the add listing form for quick navigation to specific sections.
* New: The “All Listings” page has been redesigned with a modern interface.
* New: New REST API endpoints for easier integration with external platforms.
* New: AI-powered directory creation feature (coming in November).
* New: Redesigned login, and registration, and checkout processes for a better user experience.
* New: Added a Preferences tab in the dashboard with new customization options for listings.
* New: Added min/max values, step control, and text display options in Number custom field.
* New: Pagination added to “All Categories” and “All Locations” pages.
* New: Introduced Bricks Directorist Blocks (Pro version).
* New extension: Listing Search Alerts (Pro version) to notify users based on their search criteria.
* Improved: Optimized performance with reduced database queries for faster page load times.
* Improved: Improved instant search with AJAX search functionality.
* Improved: Improved Gutenberg and Elementor block integrations.
* Improved: Mobile App v2.0 now supports listing submission and payment integration.
Fixes:
* Fixed category custom field issue in search forms.
* Fixed mobile search functionality problems.
* Fixed category filtering issues in author profile listings.
* Fixed conflicts with custom field values in the builder.
* Fixed directory type and listing count issues on “All Categories” and “All Locations” pages.
Other:
* Separated the announcement feature into the Directorist Announcement extension.
* Reorganized and optimized settings for better usability and performance.

7.9.0 – Apr 2, 2024

  • Add – New shortcode to show listing’s meta (#1725)
  • Fix – Phone number plus prefix missing issue (#1720)
  • Fix – Single taxonomy archive page title issue for Yoast SEO plugin (#1721)
  • Fix – Contact listing owner email reply to issue (#1712)
  • Fix – widget checkbox boolean value (#1724)
  • Improve – Add listing price field (#1715)
  • Update – Promo banner nonce validation (#1723)
  • Tweak – Directories query and general config use (#1716)
  • Test – Compatibility with WP 6.5

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