Sabai Directory plugin for WP 1.4.17

The Sabai Directory plugin is a premium, established, all-in-one business directory plugin for WordPress. It is designed to help users create community-driven, native business directories similar to popular sites like Yelp.com or Google+ Places.

It is a comprehensive solution, meaning it includes almost all major features needed for a directory in its single package, rather than relying on many separate add-ons.

🌟 Key Features of Sabai Directory

Feature Category

Description

Monetization

Supports paid listings with customizable pricing plans. Integrates with major payment gateways: PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.net, and 2Checkout. It also supports recurring payments (weekly, monthly, annual) via PayPal and Stripe.

Search & Filtering

Provides an instant, AJAX-based search that filters listings by keywords, category, distance, and location, featuring user-friendly auto-suggestion fields.

Mapping & Location

Fully interactive maps (Google Maps & OpenStreetMap support). Shows listing details on hover/click and refreshes search results upon map drag. Includes geolocation and directions functionality.

Listing Presentation

Listings can be displayed in List, Grid, or interactive Map view. Supports multi-location listings and featured listings.

User-Generated Content

Allows users to post reviews with a 1-5 star multi-criteria rating system and rating charts. Users can upload images to listings, comment on reviews/photos, and vote on helpfulness.

Forms & Fields

Includes a Visual Form Editor to create and manage unlimited Custom Fields for listings (e.g., Date, HTML, Number, File Upload, Video, Email, Phone Number).

Frontend Management

Offers a frontend user dashboard where business owners can submit new listings, claim existing ones, manage their listings, and view payment orders and bookmarks.

Data Tools

Features include a CSV Importer/Exporter for bulk data management and a flexible role-based permission system.

💡 Important Note: Directories Pro

It is important to know that the original developer of Sabai Directory has released a newer, more modern plugin called Directories Pro. The developer often recommends Directories Pro over Sabai Directory for new projects, as it is based on custom post types, has a re-designed user interface, and includes even more features.

Sabai Directory Price: Typically sold as a premium, one-time payment plugin (often around $29 with six months of support).

Directories Pro Price: Starts slightly higher (around $39) and is the actively developed successor.

If you are starting a new directory site, you may want to research Directories Pro as well, as it represents the developer's current focus.

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