# Directorist

Full-featured WordPress directory and listing plugin with built-in monetization

https://topboilerplates.com/directorist

Framework: WordPress | Pricing: freemium | GitHub stars: 55

## Verdict

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.

## Description

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 and cons

+ 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)

- 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-included
- subscriptions
- search
- i18n
- free-tier

## Stack

- PHP

## Links

- Website: https://topboilerplates.com/go/directorist
- GitHub: https://github.com/sovware/directorist

## Alternatives

- [Listeo](https://topboilerplates.com/listeo)