Directory Pro

A directory site needs more than a list of entries. Visitors must be able to submit and edit their own listings, create accounts and pay for placement. Directory Pro covers these jobs inside WordPress. Users add and manage listings from the frontend, which keeps routine work off the admin's desk, while admins set custom fields, listing statuses and role-based access.

The plugin connects to PayPal Express Checkout and Stripe, and it supports free, one-time, recurring, trial and variable payment plans. It works with Visual Composer for drag-and-drop layout changes and includes 13 language files that are compatible with WPML. The design is responsive, so listings display on desktops, tablets and phones. It fits local business directories, classifieds and niche marketplaces.

Features

• Frontend add and edit listings: Users submit and manage their own listings directly from the frontend of the site, which reduces the amount of listing work that falls on administrators.
• PayPal and Stripe payments: Payment options include PayPal Express Checkout and Stripe, with free, one-time, recurring, trial and variable payment plans available for charging for listings.
• Membership types and upgrades: Offer free, paid and trial memberships, and let users upgrade or downgrade their subscriptions. Up to 7 pricing tables and multiple signup styles help shape the plans.
• My Account dashboards: Each user gets an account area for managing favorites, listings, payment history, subscription status, privacy settings and password changes.
• Admin directory management: Admins can add custom fields, mark listings as published or pending approval, configure category maps and markers, and assign read and write access by user role.
• Coupons and deals: Listing owners can sell coupons or deals through their listings, giving visitors a reason to interact with a business beyond reading its details.
• Events and booking shortcode: Event management features and a booking shortcode let you promote upcoming events or set up an appointment system within the directory.
• Multi-language and Visual Composer: Thirteen language files work with WPML for multilingual directories, and Visual Composer compatibility allows drag-and-drop customization without writing code.

Best for

• Local business directory owners
• Classified ad and deal listing sites
• Service marketplaces with paid memberships