Directorist Plugin + All Addons

The Directorist Plugin is a popular, feature-rich, and extensible WordPress plugin used to create and manage any type of business directory, listing website, or classifieds portal.

It is known for being highly flexible, allowing users to build niche directories such as:

Local business directories (like Yelp or Yellow Pages).

Real estate listings.

Job boards.

Service provider directories (e.g., doctors, mechanics).

Restaurant guides.

The "All Addons" part of your request refers to the suite of premium extensions that enhance the core functionality of the Directorist plugin, turning it into a complete, professional directory solution.

Here is a breakdown of the core plugin features and the types of functionality the full set of addons typically provides:

🌟 Core Directorist Plugin Features

The base, free plugin provides the essential framework:

Customizable Listing Forms: Easy front-end forms for users to submit new listings.

Unlimited Custom Fields: Ability to add any kind of data field (text, number, checkboxes, radio buttons, dates) to your listings.

Advanced Search & Filtering: Powerful search functionality allowing visitors to filter listings by category, location, tags, and custom fields.

Front-End Submission, Editing, & Management: Users can manage their listings and profiles directly from the front end.

Monetization Ready: Basic options to create paid packages for listing submissions.

Maps Integration: Display listings on a map (usually Google Maps or OpenStreetMap).

Review & Rating System: Built-in functionality for users to rate and review listings.

🧩 Key Functionality Added by "All Addons"

The premium addons transform the core plugin into a comprehensive platform. While the exact list changes, the full suite typically includes addons for the following critical areas:

Area of Functionality

Typical Addon Features

💰 Monetization

Pricing Plans, Paid Listings, Featured Listings: Allows for creating complex subscription packages, time-based listings, and charging extra to highlight listings.

🗺️ Advanced Search/Maps

Location & Proximity Search: Enables searching within a specific radius (e.g., "restaurants within 5 miles").

📈 Analytics & SEO

Listing Statistics: Provides dashboard views for listing owners (e.g., views, clicks, leads). Ranked Featured Listings.

💬 Engagement & Communication

Private Messaging: Allows registered users (buyers and sellers/listers) to communicate securely through the site.

📅 Booking & Events

Booking/Appointment Scheduling: Adds the ability for users to book services or appointments directly through a listing (crucial for service directories).

📌 Business Utility

Claim Listings: Allows business owners to "claim" existing listings (often for verification/paid upgrade). Business Hours.

🖼️ Visual & Media

Image Gallery/Video Embed: Enhances media uploads for listings beyond the basic photo fields.

💡 Why Use Directorist + All Addons?

The primary reason to purchase the full addon bundle is to create a professional, self-sustaining, and monetization-ready directory site with all the features users expect from major directory platforms, without needing to code custom functionality.

Are you planning to build a general business directory or a niche directory (like real estate or service providers)?