Directory Pro WordPress Plugin

Directory Pro - a versatile directory and classifieds plugin

Directory Pro is a powerful WordPress plugin designed for building advanced business directories, local listings, service catalogs, and product listing portals. The plugin combines an intuitive user interface with the features needed to manage a large database of listings, filter by multiple criteria, and integrate with maps and payments. Thanks to its flexible field system and responsive templates, Directory Pro is suitable for both small local websites and large industry portals.

Key functionalities

• Advanced directory system with categories and subcategories, tags, and a hierarchy of entries
• Frontend forms for adding and editing ads with the ability to define your own fields (text, selection, multiple selection, files)
• Integration with Google Maps and geolocation - distance search, marker clustering, automatic coordinate setting
• AJAX filters and search engine to quickly narrow down results by parameters, price, location, or rating
• A system of reviews and ratings, comments and the possibility of content moderation before publication
• Payment options for ad promotion: paid packages, featured auctions, integration with payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, WooCommerce)
• CSV import/export for bulk data migration and integration with external databases
• Responsive templates and a set of shortcodes to quickly build catalog pages in any theme
• Possibility to create special lists: featured entries, promotional offers, editorial recommendations

Advantages for website owners and administrators

Directory Pro simplifies the process of posting and managing content. Administrators gain a tool that reduces moderation time, enables monetization of the portal through paid packages and advertising, and improves the user experience with quick filters and maps. A flexible field system allows the directory structure to be tailored to specific industries—from restaurants and automotive services to real estate and medical specialist directories.

• Scalability - works well with several hundred and tens of thousands of entries
• SEO Optimization - Friendly URLs, editable meta tags and sitemaps for faster indexing
• Personalization – creating view templates, hiding fields in forms depending on user role
• Monetization - easy launch of a paid advertising, subscription and post promotion model

Example applications

• Local Business Directory - showcases local services with ratings, photos, and a map
• Classifieds portal - category structure, quick filtering and paid ad highlights
• Real estate catalog - customized fields for property parameters, price filters and map location
• Industry-specific specialist directory - expert profiles, galleries, reviews and service bookings

The Directory Pro plugin is designed to improve website usability and visibility. Clear entry paths, extensive filtering options, and integration with payment tools allow you to transform your directory into a valuable, revenue-generating service. Thanks to its responsive design and SEO compatibility, Directory Pro supports the creation of attractive, quickly indexed directory pages.