Directorist
Full-featured WordPress directory and listing plugin with built-in monetization
- Best for
- WordPress site owners who want to launch a monetized directory or listings site without custom development.
- Skip if
- You're not building on WordPress, or want a code-first framework rather than a plugin-driven builder.
Directorist is a WordPress plugin by WPWax for building directory and listing sites, with a free core version on WordPress.org plus paid pro plans for advanced features. It includes a drag-and-drop directory builder, universal search with 14 configurable filters, map integration, a review system, business hours, unlimited multi-directory types on one site, native mobile apps, booking/reservations, and multiple monetization options (listing fees, featured placements, subscriptions) through Stripe, PayPal, and Authorize.net.
Pros
- Extremely feature-rich for a directory plugin - booking, native mobile apps, and multiple monetization models included
- Free core version on WordPress.org with a clear upgrade path to pro features
- Actively maintained with same-day commits and compatibility with major page builders (Elementor, Divi, Bricks)
Cons
- WordPress-only, so it inherits WordPress's typical performance/security maintenance overhead
- Full monetization and advanced features require the paid pro tiers
- Relatively modest GitHub star count (55) for the free plugin, though it's more widely used via WordPress.org than GitHub reflects
Features
Payments and billing
- Payments included
- Subscriptions
What's in the box
- Search
Growth and ops
- i18n
Licensing and commercial
- Free tier
