Listee is a powerful WordPress theme designed to transform a website into a fully functional directory or classifieds marketplace. While Renter focuses specifically on real estate, Listee is a "multi-purpose" directory—meaning you can use it for anything from a local "Yellow Pages" and a restaurant finder to a job board or a car "buy and sell" site.
It is built for utility, focusing on how users find and interact with listings rather than just visual storytelling.
Front-End Submission: Users can register and submit their own listings (ads) without ever seeing the WordPress backend.
Search & Filter System: A robust "faceted" search that allows users to drill down by category, location, price range, or custom features (e.g., "Pet Friendly" or "Open Now").
Listing Packages: You can monetize the site by charging users to post an ad, or by offering "Premium/Featured" spots that stay at the top of search results.
User Dashboards: Separate areas for "Submitters" to manage their listings and for "Visitors" to save their favorite searches or bookmarked items.
Feature
Functionality
Google Maps / Mapbox
Interactive maps that display all listings with custom markers and "Directions" integration.
Claim Listing
Allows business owners to "claim" a listing you've already created, verifying their identity and paying you for management rights.
Reviews & Ratings
A built-in system for users to leave feedback and star ratings on listings, building community trust.
WooCommerce Integration
Handles all payments, subscriptions, and recurring billing securely.
Flexibility: It isn't locked into one niche. You can easily pivot from a "Local Business Directory" to a "Used Gear Marketplace."
SEO Optimized: Listing pages are structured so that search engines can easily index individual ads, helping your site appear when people search for specific services in their city.
Speed-Focused: Directory sites can become sluggish with thousands of entries; Listee is optimized to handle large databases while maintaining quick search response times.
Local City Guide: Helping residents find the best gyms, cafes, and plumbers.
Classifieds Site: A "Craigslist" style platform for people to sell used items.
Niche Directory: A specialized site for something specific, like "Vegan Restaurants in London" or "Wedding Venues in California."
Would you like me to explain how the "Claim Listing" monetization works, or do you need help comparing this to other directory themes like "Listable" or "ListingPro"?
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Published:
Jan 14, 2026 17:14 PM
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v1.0.2
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ThemeforestLicense:
GPL v2 or Later