Title: Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings &amp; Classified Ads
Author: wpWax
Published: <strong>August 27, 2017</strong>
Last modified: March 30, 2026

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# Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads

 By [wpWax](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpwax/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/directorist.8.6.6.zip)

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 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/directorist/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/directorist/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/directorist/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/directorist/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/directorist/)

## Description

> 👉 **[See what users are saying about Directorist](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/directorist-is-the-best-directory-plugin-out-there/)**
> 
> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _I’ve been using Directorist for my directory website for over a year
> now, and I can honestly say it’s one of the most reliable and feature-rich directory
> plugins I’ve worked with._
> _I currently manage over 19,000 listings, and the plugin has handled them efficiently
> without major performance issues._
> _The interface is clean, user-friendly, and easy to customize, even for large-
> scale directories like mine._
> 👤 sammybabz (@sammybabz)

[Try Demo](https://directorist.com/demos/) | [Extensions](https://directorist.com/extensions/)
| [Themes](https://directorist.com/themes/) | [Documentation](https://directorist.com/documentation/directorist/)
| [Roadmap](https://directorist.com/roadmap/)

Create and grow your business directory, classified listings, job directory, event
directory, membership directory, service marketplace, or real estate directory with
ease using Directorist – Business Directory Plugin.

Directorist is built for people who want control, freedom, and real income from 
their directory website. You are not just creating listings. You are building a 
platform where businesses get discovered, services are found, and communities connect.
From submissions to payments and search to monetization, everything works together
so you can launch your directory faster, manage less, and grow with confidence.

### Discover how Directorist has evolved in 2025 with smarter AI capabilities

Discover how Directorist has evolved in 2025, bringing smarter AI, faster workflows,
and future-ready innovations to help your directory business thrive today and scale
tomorrow. Plus, get an exclusive look at what’s coming.

### Turn your ideas into a profitable directory effortlessly.

Powered by AI, Directorist is the ultimate directory plugin that helps you create,
manage, and monetize listings with ease. Built-in SEO optimization ensures your 
directories rank higher and attract organic traffic, while seamless payment integrations
let you monetize effortlessly through paid listings, subscriptions, and premium 
features.

With over 590+ five-star reviews and 20,000+ active directory owners. Plus, our 
outstanding support team and extensive documentation are always ready to guide you
through every step.

You’re not just building a directory—you’re creating a thriving community, connecting
businesses with customers, and unlocking a sustainable income stream. Choose your
niche, and let Directorist help your directory succeed!

🎉 Try **[Onelisting](https://demo.directorist.com/theme/onelisting/)**, our free
directory theme, to start your directory business journey.

### Business Directory Plugin Trusted by Over 20,000 Businesses Worldwide

Directorist proudly stands as the business directory plugin to surpass 20,000+ active
users—a milestone that reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence. Trusted
by directory business owners worldwide, it helps generate revenue, build communities,
and seamlessly connect businesses with their audiences.

We’ve carefully listened to the challenges faced by directory business owners and
developed a comprehensive tool that simplifies every aspect of managing a directory
site. From customizable features and seamless integrations to advanced monetization
options, Directorist ensures your directory business runs effortlessly, whether 
you’re launching a local business directory, real estate listings, job board, or
niche-focused platform.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
 [Excellente plugin + themes](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellente-plugin-themes/)
I had previously tried Directorist with the Director theme and was extremely pleased
with what they offered. But when I learned they had specific themes for the businesses
I was trying to address, I didn’t hesitate and contacted them. There’s really a 
lot of work behind these plugins and themes. The support is very good, and I hope
to stay in touch with them for a long time. Regards from Argentina – malborarg

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
 [Great support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-plugin-great-support-7/)
I already knew in advance (after testing a few plugins) that this would be the ****
for listing. But there were country specific and beginner specific problems, so 
I asked them for help. I never dreamed that such a helpful team could exist. They
were patient, always responded quickly and managed to find a solution to everything.
In the end, I learned a lot from them. Thank you very much and I wish the Directorist
team all the ****. – pecaadokveszek

### What Makes Directorist the Go-To Choice for Thousands?

**Your Success, Our Priority**
 We ensure you have everything you need to build 
and manage your directory effortlessly. Access our [Support Center](https://directorist.com/dashboard/?tab=support)
for expert assistance whenever you need it, explore [YouTube tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/@wpwax)
for step-by-step guides and tips, and stay connected through our [Facebook Community](https://www.facebook.com/groups/directorist)
to learn from peers, get the latest updates, and share insights. For advanced configurations
and in-depth learning, our [Comprehensive Documentation](https://directorist.com/documentation/)
is always at your fingertips.

**[Directorist Mobile App for Android & iOS](https://directorist.com/mobile-app/)**

Extend your directory’s reach with the powerful Directorist mobile app. Make your
listings accessible on the go, enhance interactivity, and seamlessly convert visitors
into paying customers.

**AI-Generated Directory Creation**

Effortlessly create niche directories with AI-powered tools. Launch a new directory
within seconds, opening the doors to endless possibilities. Our commitment to continuous
AI development ensures more features and capabilities are on their way.

**Schema Markup Support**

Maximize visibility and organic traffic with built-in Schema Markup support. This
ensures your listings not only rank higher in search engines but also stand out 
with enhanced rich results.

**Designed for Seamless Integration**

Seamless integration with Gutenberg, Elementor, Bricks, Oxygen, BuddyBoss, [Formgent](https://formgent.com/)
and more ensures that you can build the directory of your dreams without compromise.
Plus, we’re constantly improving these and actively working on adding support for
even more popular tools to elevate your directory-building experience.

**[30+ Powerful Extensions](https://directorist.com/extensions/)**

Unlock advanced features and functionalities tailored to your needs. Universal Search,
Booking, Pricing Plans or Paid Listings, Claim listings, Business Hours, Listings
with Map, Live Chat, and more. Whatever your directory demands, Directorist delivers.

**[14+ Professionally Designed Directory Themes](https://directorist.com/themes/)**

Launch your business directory, classifieds, or listings website faster than ever
with over 14 professionally designed themes. Simply select a theme, make your customizations,
and your site is ready to go—no need to build everything from scratch.

### Features That Empower Directory and Listings Creation

👉 Multi-Directory Support: Create multiple directory types within one site to maximize
your business potential.
 👉 Custom Form and Layout Builder: Use the intuitive drag-
and-drop builder to design custom add listing and search forms effortlessly. 👉 
Listing CSV Import/Export: Import and export listings with custom fields via CSV
files—completely free with Directorist. 👉 Beginner-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a 
thoughtfully designed interface that requires no coding skills, making directory
creation easy for everyone. 👉 Monetization Features: Generate unlimited revenue
with paid listing options, subscription plans, and premium features. 👉 Extensibility&
Page Builder Support: Customize your directory with powerful extensions and integrations
with Elementor, Bricks, and Oxygen. 👉 Booking System Support: Build service or 
event-oriented directories with advanced scheduling and booking functionality. 👉
Live Chat Integration: Enable real-time conversations between users and business
owners directly within your directory. 👉 Gutenberg Blocks & Widgets: Take advantage
of 16 custom blocks to build and design stunning listing pages with WordPress’s 
default editor. 👉 Sleek Checkout & Payment System: Ensure seamless transactions
with a modern and user-friendly payment process.

### Beyond Basics: More Features, Designed for Directory Business Success

 * Compatible with all themes including popular ones such as Avada, Divi, Astra,
   and OceanWP.
 * Highly optimized and rocket-fast performance to ensure scalability.
 * 25+ Elementor Page Builder widgets.
 * Gutenberg support and 16 Gutenberg blocks.
 * Advanced search filters with custom filters.
 * Front-end and Back-end listing submission.
 * Front-end user dashboard to manage listings.
 * Open Street Map and Google Map Integration.
 * Unlimited custom fields on the listing form.
 * 100% responsive and modern-day design.
 * WooCommerce multi-vendor plugin compatible.
 * Built-in SEO optimization system as well as Yoast SEO compatibility.
 * Personalize the directory using a wide range of shortcodes.
 * Ajax-powered listing and review submission.
 * Listing owner contact form.
 * Listing image slider.
 * Listing and Review submission without login (Guest Submission).
 * Listing reviews and ratings.
 * Google reCAPTCHA
 * New, Popular, Featured, and Open/Close badges.
 * Create an Unlimited listing based on location and category.
 * List and grid view for categories, locations, and listings pages.
 * Translate to any language effortlessly using the Loco Translate plugin.
 * Sustainable for long-term use.
 * Updated regularly for flawless operation.
 * Multiple directory templates within a single theme
 * Brand-new sidebar filter layout
 * Modern and improved form for Add listings

**Beautiful Design, Fully Responsive**

Enjoy sleek, modern layouts with responsive grid, list, and map views. Compatible
with popular themes like Astra, Divi, and Avada, Directorist helps you launch a 
stunning directory effortlessly.

**Translation-Friendly, SEO-Ready & RTL Support**

Easily translate your directory into any language with tools like Loco Translate.
Boost SEO with custom meta titles, descriptions, and Yoast SEO integration. It fully
supports RTL languages like Arabic.

👉 **Multilingual Support:** Translate your directory into multiple languages.
 
👉 **Built-in SEO:** Optimize every page for search engines. 👉 **RTL Ready:** Great
for right-to-left languages.

**Powerful Search & Filters**

Find what you need instantly with advanced search and filtering options.

👉 **Ajax-Powered Search:** Results load instantly.
 👉 **Custom Filters:** Filter
by category, location, price, and custom fields. 👉 **Geolocation:** Discover listings
nearby with a radius search.

**Effortless Data Migration with CSV**

Easily import/export thousands of listings via CSV.

 * Complete directory migration in just a few clicks.
 * Map your data fields effortlessly.

**Unlimited Custom Fields**

Tailor your directory with custom fields for any requirement.

 * Add unlimited fields (checkboxes, URLs, files, etc.).
 * Use custom fields to refine search results.

**Monetization Made Simple**

Turn your directory into a revenue-generating platform.

👉 **Featured Listings:** Highlight top listings for extra revenue.
 👉 **Paid Listings:**
Charge users for submitting listings. 👉 **Claim Listings:** Let business owners
claim and pay for their listings. 👉 **Pay Per Submit:** Charge users to create 
listings.

**Frontend Listing & Management**

Users can easily submit and manage listings without accessing the admin panel.

 * Add listings via a user-friendly form.
 * Manage and renew plans directly from the frontend.
 * User dashboards for seamless management.

**Flexible Mapping Options**
 Help users find businesses with Google Maps or OpenStreetMap
integration.

**Robust Payment Gateways**
 Get paid effortlessly with built-in offline payments
or expand with online gateways like [PayPal](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-paypal/),
[Stripe](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-stripe/) or [Authorize.Net](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-authorize-net/).
Taxes and recurring payments are supported.

**Developer-Friendly for Unlimited Customization**
 Directorist is a great choice
for developers who want to customize or extend functionality.

 * Override templates without touching plugin code.
 * Use hooks and filters for endless possibilities.

### Unlock the Full Potential of Your Directory with Premium Extensions

**[Universal Search](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-universal-search/)**–
Simplify the user experience with a powerful search feature that works across multiple
directory types such as Places, Real Estate, Jobs, and Services. Organize search
results intuitively, with listings grouped by directory and displayed in their native
layouts for easy navigation.

**[Search Alert](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-search-alert/)** – 
Keep users engaged by allowing them to create and manage alerts based on their search
criteria. Users receive notifications whenever new listings match their interests,
ensuring they never miss out on relevant opportunities.

**[Pricing Plan](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-pricing-plans/)** –
Grow your directory business by offering unlimited pricing packages with tailored
features designed to meet diverse user demands and generate extra revenue.

**[WooCommerce Integration for Payment Flexibility](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-woocommerce-pricing-plans/)**–
Use WooCommerce gateways to accept payments seamlessly across multiple methods.

**[Streamline Online Appointments with Booking](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-booking/)**–
Add comprehensive booking capabilities for events, appointments, or services directly
within your directory.

**[PayPal Payment Gateway](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-paypal/)**–
Securely accept payments on your directory website with PayPal, the world’s most
trusted payment solution, enabling seamless transactions for users globally.

**[Stripe Payment Gateway](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-stripe/)**–
Accept payments through a wide variety of methods, including Credit Cards, Debit
Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and AliPay.

**[Authorize.Net Payment Gateway](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-authorize-net/)**–
Accept secure payments for your directory with Authorize.Net, supporting major payment
methods

**[Claim Listings for Verified Business Ownership](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-claim-listing/)**–
Allow businesses to own and manage their listing through a secure claiming process.

**[Showcase Listings with Maps](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-listings-with-map/)**–
Combine listing views with side-by-side maps for a dynamic user experience.

**[Live Chat](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-live-chat/)** – Integrate
private messaging system on your directory listing website and make your business
more credible by ensuring customer satisfaction.

**[Create Visual Appeal with Image Gallery](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-gallery/)**–
Highlight listings using eye-catching image galleries, sliders, or carousels.

**[Mark as Sold](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-mark-as-sold/)** – 
Enable listing authors to mark items as sold, giving visitors real-time status updates
on availability.

**[Google reCAPTCHA](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-google-recaptcha/)**–
Safeguard your directory from spam with bot detection during user sign-up, ensuring
a secure platform.

**[Listing Slider & Carousel](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-slider-carousel/)**–
Showcase your listings beautifully with customizable sliders and carousels, using
18 slider and 28 carousel shortcode options.

**[Business Hours](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-business-hours/)**–
Display business opening and closing times with timezone settings and customizable
live status badges.

**[Listing FAQs](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-faqs/)** – Add a user-
friendly FAQ section to boost visitor engagement and turn them into loyal customers.

**[Social Login](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-social-login/)** – 
Simplify the sign-up process with quick registration and login options using popular
social media platforms.

**Rank Featured Listings** – Prioritize premium listings effortlessly to give them
more visibility and generate additional revenue.

**[Compare Listings](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-compare-listing/)**–
Let users compare multiple listings side-by-side in an easy-to-read table for better
decision-making.

**[Oxygen Builder Integration](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-oxygen-integration/)**–
Seamlessly combine all necessary directory functionalities using the Oxygen Builder
for an advanced, intuitive design.

**[BuddyBoss Integration](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-buddyboss-integration/)**–
Create a dynamic community-driven directory by integrating Directorist with BuddyBoss.

**[BuddyPress Integration](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-buddypress-integration/)**–
Combine Directorist and BuddyPress to build hybrid directories enriched with social
networking features.

**[Multi-Directory Linking](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-directory-linking/)**–
Allow users to connect multiple directories on your site, creating a seamless experience
across niches.

**[Mailchimp Integration](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-mailchimp/)**–
Grow your email list and leads faster by integrating Mailchimp with your directory
platform.

**[GamiPress Integration](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-gamipress-integration/)**–
Boost user engagement through gamification with points-based rewards for interactions
on your site.

**[WPML Integration](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-wpml-integration/)**–
Build multilingual directories effortlessly and expand your reach to a global audience.

**[Digital Marketplace](https://directorist.com/product/directorist-digital-marketplace/)**–
Create a marketplace for digital downloads or fixed-price services and diversify
your revenue streams.

### Privacy Policy

We use WordPress REST API to confirm the authenticity of a user attempting to gain
access to directorist account to manage and install themes and extensions.

Directorist – Business Directory Plugin uses Appsero SDK to collect some telemetry
data upon user’s confirmation. This helps us to troubleshoot problems faster & make
product improvements.

Integrating Appsero SDK **DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY** start gathering data, **without
confirmation from users in any case.**

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## Blocks

This plugin provides 19 blocks.

 *   Search Result Create directory search result grid view, list view or map view.
 *   Search Form Create directory listing search form.
 *   Checkout Create checkout page and this block only works on checkout page set
   from settings.
 *   Dashboard Create user frontend dashboard.
 *   Single Location Create directory listing locations grid view, list view or 
   map view.
 *   Search Modal Display Directorist search modal.
 *   Categories Create directory category listing grid view and list view.
 *   Single Tag Create directory listing tags grid view, list view or map view.
 *   Single Category Create directory listing categories grid view, list view or
   map view.
 *   Add Listing Form Create a listing entry form.
 *   Payment Receipt Create a payment receipt page and this block only works on 
   payment receipt page set from settings.
 *   Authors Create authors grid.
 *   Locations Create directory location listing grid view and list view.
 *   Account Button Directorist login-registration popup with account management
   dropdown menu.
 *   Transaction Failure Create a transaction failure page and this block only works
   on transaction failure page set from settings.
 *   Listings Create directory listing grid view, list view or map view.
 *   Single Listing Create listing single view
 *   Author Profile Create author profile page.
 *   Sign In & Sign Up Create user sign in and sign up form.

## Installation

 1. Unzip the downloaded zip file and upload the plugin folder into the `wp-content/
    plugins/` directory. Alternatively, upload from Plugins >> Add New >> Upload Plugin.
 2. Activate the plugin from the Plugins page.

#### Usage

[Click here](https://directorist.com/documentation/directorist/) for the Documentation.

## FAQ

### Does Directorist work with Elementor and other popular page builders?

Yes! Directorist works seamlessly with **Elementor**, **Gutenberg** and other major
page builders. You can easily design custom layouts for listing pages, and even 
use Directorist widgets inside your favorite builder.

### Is Directorist compatible with any WordPress theme?

Directorist is compatible with any WordPress theme. It also provides layout flexibility
and design settings to help you blend the directory with your theme style. You can
also use Directorist themes to build your niche-based directory without any coding.

### Can I use Directorist to build any type of directory?

Yes! Directorist is a highly flexible directory plugin. Whether you’re building 
a business directory, classified ads site, real estate portal, service directory,
or even a job board, Directorist provides all the features you need.

### Is there a limit to how many listings I can add?

Nope! There’s no limit to the number of listings you can add. Directorist is built
to handle thousands of entries efficiently

### Does it support adding listings in bulk?

Yes you can import bulk listings in CSV format using the import/export feature under
tools. To utilize the feature, download the CSV template first and format your list
accordingly.

### Does it allow users to manage listings from the front end?

Yes you can enable listing owners to add, manage their listings and content from
the front end without accessing the WordPress admin panel.

### Is Directorist translatable and multilingual-capable?

Yes. Directorist is translatable and multilingual-capable. Supports RTL (Right-to-
Left) languages, and is compatible with popular multilingual plugins like WPML, 
Polylang, and Loco Translate.

### Can I extend the plugin with custom features?

Directorist is developer-friendly with plenty of hooks and filters. You can extend
it easily with custom development, or choose from a list of premium extensions.

### What kind of AI features does it provide?

Directorist comes with an AI-powered directory builder. Use the Create with AI option,
provide directory name, location and AI will build the directory for you.

## Reviews

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### 󠀁[Clickbait: absolutely no AI features](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/clickbait-absolutely-no-ai-features/)󠁿

 [andybroangel](https://profiles.wordpress.org/andybroangel/) April 3, 2026

The “AI-Powered Business Directory” title is clickbait. There are no real AI features.
The AI builder is not connected to any model, and there is no MCP. It is basically
a setup wizard that does not add anything to your workflow. Beyond that, the first
impression is that the plugin is very buggy.

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Great plug in even better service](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plug-in-even-better-service/)󠁿

 [sheff57](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sheff57/) April 3, 2026 1 reply

i used this plugin with minimal technical experience and required assistance. Many
times. The software was far more comprehensive than my experience levelAnd I would
have missed a lot of value. Each time I contacted support.I was responded to in 
a timely manner with solid advice. If the issue was over my head, they went directly
to my site. And did it for me.As a kind gesture. I have nothing but praise further
work. They’ve done for me and I can’t recommend them. And their plug in enough. 
Thank you to you guys. I greatly appreciate all the effort and the great work

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### 󠀁[Great Support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-support-6580/)󠁿

 [kimama70](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kimama70/) March 31, 2026 1 reply

The support team was very helpful and did an excellent job of resolving my specific
issue with the BuddyBoss integration.

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/81d031eee6bd507632a8cb273a432edb10e3357e5045b3ee3466b57c6fce34da?
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### 󠀁[Directorist Functionality is Subpar and Has Minimal Support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/directorist-functionality-is-subpar-and-has-minimal-support/)󠁿

 [pizzalife](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pizzalife/) March 26, 2026 1 reply

Customer support is virtually nonexistent, and the directory requires a lot of tinkering
to get working properly, especially if you’re not comfortable coding certain parts
yourself.

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/68555f9b0fe21362b37806ed67e0d9febae3893aafd5e048e20b99e1f80b2689?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Great and fast Support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-and-fast-support-110/)󠁿

 [Olga Cuevas i Melis](https://profiles.wordpress.org/olgacuevas/) March 11, 2026
2 replies

I had a problem with a video link and the support service responded quickly and 
satisfactorily.

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### 󠀁[Our Experience](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fake-14-day-guarantee-money-back/)󠁿

 [ebenstar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ebenstar/) February 7, 2026

The plugin worked well with the selected themes they include, however, it required
additional tweaking to work with FSE custom block themes, which we prefer for the
flexibility and ease of use. We can honestly say that after what they claimed was
a “misunderstanding,” proceeded to honor their “money back guarantee.” It would 
have been nice to not go through such extensive back and forth to simply process
our refund. In summary, If this functionality is what you seek and you like their
theme library, give it a try.

 [ Read all 682 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/directorist/reviews/)

## Contributors & Developers

“Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads” is open 
source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ wpWax ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpwax/)

“Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads” has been
translated into 4 locales. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/directorist/contributors)
for their contributions.

[Translate “Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/directorist)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/directorist/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/directorist/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/directorist/) by
[RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/directorist/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 8.6.6 – Mar 30, 2026

**Security**
 – Fixed Broken Access Control (CVE-2025-68069) – Added missing capability
checks on AJAX handlers accessible by low-privilege users – Fixed Open Redirection(
CVE-2025-64250) – Registration redirect URL now validated to prevent external host
redirection

**Fixed**
 – PHP Warning for null array offset in single listing slider template

#### 8.6.5 – Mar 15, 2026

**Fixed**
 – Subscriber image upload issue in add listing form. – “Remember Me” 
label not showing for new users. Added default value.

#### 8.6.4 – Mar 11, 2026

**Fixed**
 – Formgent enquiry modal in the user dashboard was not loading content
properly when opened. – Extension notice display

#### 8.6.3 – Mar 10, 2026

**Improved**
 – Excluded `.wordpress-org` folder from distribution package to prevent
WordPress.org repository assets from appearing in user installations.

#### 8.6.1 – Mar 10, 2026

**Improved**
 – Nonce verification restructured to fail early and prevent CSRF bypasses
across multiple files. – Added capability checks for admin AJAX handlers (user type
approve, deny, become author). – All nonce inputs sanitized with sanitize_text_field()
and wp_unslash() per WordPress coding standards. – All dynamic output properly escaped
in templates and style files. – Replaced json_encode() with wp_json_encode() across
the plugin. – Updated filter_input() calls with proper FILTER parameter.

**Fixed**
 – Deprecated get_terms() and wp_count_terms() calls updated to modern
single-argument syntax. – Text domain mismatches and typos corrected across all 
translation functions. – Variables and expressions used in gettext functions replaced
with string literals. – Missing singular placeholders in _n() for pricing plan validity
periods. – Empty translation string in settings panel. – Interpolated variable in
review email translation string. – Ternary operator in _n() plural parameter for
review counts. – Incorrect esc_html() replaced with esc_html__() where translation
was intended.

**Removed**
 – EDD Software Licensing update checker removed per WordPress.org guidelines.–
Disallowed compressed files and development artifacts removed from distribution.

#### 8.6 – Mar 3, 2026

**Added**
 – Conditional Logic support across all form fields in both Listing Form
and Search Form. Fields can now dynamically show or hide based on other field values,
allowing more advanced and flexible form configurations. (#2711) – Expiration date
and “Never Expires” option added to listings bulk edit for improved listing lifecycle
management. (#2705)

**Changed**
 – Listings deleted from the user dashboard are now moved to Trash instead
of being permanently removed. (#2703)

**Improved**
 – Search Form layout and responsiveness enhanced for mobile devices.(#
2574)

**Fixed**
 – Broken access issue affecting user permissions. (#2710) – Unlimited
expiration email trigger issue. (#2700) – Missing Font Awesome Regular SVG icons
not rendering on the frontend. (#2708) – Builder issue where the Section Name input
lost focus on every keystroke. (#2698) – Text alignment inconsistencies on the Single
Listing page. (#2683) – Formgent incorrect enquiry submission date & time (#2701)

#### 8.5.10 – Feb 9, 2026

**Improved**
 – Formgent integration enhanced with a new Formgent Enquiry table 
in the frontend user dashboard. (#2610) – Builder-compatible components now use 
container-fluid for better responsiveness. (#2641) – Select2 package updated to 
version 4.1.0-rc.0. (#2609)

**Fixed**
 – Instant search not working when an extra required input field is added.(#
2652) – Custom input labels now properly override default labels. (#2628) – Back
navigation issue on the single category page. (#2627)

#### 8.5.9 – Feb 5, 2026

**Fixed**
 – Broken Access Control vulnerability in password reset endpoints. (#
2678)

#### 8.5.8 – Jan 26, 2026

**Improved**
 – Dynamic field delete confirmation messages now adapt based on the
current page context. (#2638) – File upload field UI improved with dynamic icons,
accurate file size display, and better accessibility support. (#2634) – Default 
label and placeholder support for the review form. (#2586)

**Fixed**
 – OpenStreet location autocomplete issue on directory type change. (#
2632) – Custom input labels now properly override default labels. (#2628) – Back
navigation issue on the single category page. (#2627)

#### 8.5.7 – Jan 1, 2026

Added
 – Filter hook directorist_single_slider_template. (#2623) – Filter hook for
review avatar customization. (#2618) – Filter hook on registration success email
body. (#2617) – Filter hook directorist_rest_listing_data for REST listing responses.(#
2603)

Improved
 – Listing type handling and related logic. (#2626) – Custom single listing
page copy and toggle alignment. (#2619) – Builder user experience improvements. (#
2600)

Changed
 – Twitter label text updated to X. (#2585) – Updated Directorist admin 
menu icon. (#2643) – Adjusted admin menu position for better organization. (#2643)

**Fixed**
 – Widget field definitions not being preserved in the listing header 
builder. (#2614) – Map view initialization and default zoom level issues. (#2613)–
Media playback issues in listing descriptions. (#2594) – Radius search field visibility
when the location selector is unavailable. (#2584) – Featured option visibility 
when the Directorist Pricing Plans plugin is active. (#2583) – Range slider triggering
instant search while dragging. (#2582) – Search pagination not working correctly.(#
2580) – Category icon not displaying correctly on the map. (#2554) – Open redirect
vulnerability by implementing proper URL validation for redirect parameters. (#2631)

Refactored
 – Removed duplicate CSS classes from `create-directory.scss` to reduce
duplication and improve maintainability. Fixed broken icons in the settings panel
after the refactor. (#2629)

#### 8.5.6 – Nov 30, 2025

**Fixed**
 – Gutenberg block rendering issue.

#### 8.5.5 – Nov 27, 2025

**Fixed**
 – Email body issue when editing a listing. (#2599) – WordPress 6.9 beta
compatibility issue with block template functions. (#2602)

#### 8.5.4 – Nov 18, 2025

**Fixed**
 – PHP 8 deprecated issue. (#2595) – Duplicate social share icon issue.(#
2593) – Responsiveness of the single listing action button. (#2593) – Tab spacing
issue in the user dashboard. (#2593)

#### 8.5.3 – Nov 13, 2025

**Changed**
 – Moved view count settings from Badges to General tab. (#2590)

**Fixed**
 – Security issue. (#2589)

#### 8.5.2 – Nov 6, 2025

**Changed**
 – Added an action hook after completing the instant search. (#2573)

**Fixed**
 – Location hierarchical issue. (#2576) – licensing checking issue. (#
2575)

#### 8.5.1 – Oct 30, 2025

 * Added hooks to control dashboard and login page redirects. (#2521)

**Fixed**
 – Invalid directory issue with the Add Listing image field when using
a single directory. (#2563) – Section icon display issue in the Add Listing Form.(#
2564)

#### 8.5 – Oct 28, 2025

**New**
 – Migrated category, location, and tag pages to use default WordPress taxonomy
archive pages, ensuring better SEO compatibility, cleaner URLs, and improved hierarchy
handling. (#2514) – Added comprehensive REST API improvements: new v2 endpoints 
for listings (create/edit/delete), upgraded plan and order read endpoints, builder
tab endpoint support and a temporary media upload endpoint. (#2529)

**Changed**
 – Builder Enhancement: Improved Search Form, Add Listing Form, Single
Listing Header, and Card Widget System for better customization and flexibility.(#
2522)

**Fixed**
 – Taxonomy hierarchy issue. (#2548) – Issue where the directory type 
was not applied correctly when performing a search without using the advanced search
field. (#2544) – About/Bio field required issue on the sign up page. (#2543) – Undefined
value issue in icon picker input field. (#2545) – Dashboard single item position
placement issue. (#2541) – Viewport-aware dropdown system that auto-positions dropdowns
up or down based on available space, preventing clipping. (#2537) – Ensured directory_type
parameter consistency in pagination across all screen sizes. (#2530) – The instant
search custom URL field didn’t work after reloading the page. (#2553)

#### 8.4.9 – Oct 13, 2025

**Security**
 – Fixed: Enhanced file upload security with improved filename sanitization
to prevent potential file manipulation

#### 8.4.8 – Oct 8, 2025

**Changed**
 – Added hooks to control dashboard and login page redirects. (#2521)–
Added hooks to the contact owner form. (#2516) – Added “Recover Password” option
in the guest login modal. (#2532) – Improved mobile experience by keeping the Add
Listing accordion expanded. (#2517) – Improved thumbnail responsiveness for small
screens. (#2526)

**Fixed**
 – Improved highlight for the select input list. (#2485) – Fixed listing
slider and carousel settings overlay issue. (#2482) – Implemented intelligent Plus
Code removal for Google Maps addresses. (#2478) – Ensured independent functionality
for multiple .bdas-category-search instances without conflicts. (#2473) – Fixed 
carousel disappearing after scrolling past 20 photos. (#2472) – Adjusted relevant
listings transition speed from 1s to 3s. (#2468) – Bricks Builder integration for
custom single listing pages. (#2484) – Fixed price range issue. (#2509) – Fixed 
multiple JavaScript issues in the contact owner form, including form reset, alert
colors, button re-enable, and correct callback response handling. (#2516) – Fixed
select item not clickable issue. (#2531) – Fixed builder settings not working properly
in the review template. (#2528)

#### 8.4.7 – Sep 9, 2025

 * Tweak JS and CSS

#### 8.4.6 – Sep 9, 2025

**Fixed**
 – Map disable issue on single listing. (#2471) – Placeholder not fully
displayed in Add Listing Form (Multi Select). (#2470) – Category field box resizing
issue in Add Listing Form. (#2469) – Category icon not properly showing in map view.(#
2465) – Custom field select value on listing card. (#2462) – Loading more translation
issue. (#2459) – PHP 8 deprecated error issue. (#2458) – Schema error issue. (#2455)–
Enter key press issue on instant search. (#2454) – Spelling issue in filter hooks.(#
2452) – Account block styling issue. (#2467) – Layout issue when taxonomy title 
is too long. (#2442)

**Changed**
 – Global columns optimization for responsive layout with clean CSS.(#
2436) – Wrapped default CSS with `.directorist-content-active` selector. (#2419)–
Added `directorist_is_multiple_review_enabled` hook to manage multiple reviews. (#
2453) – Added filter hook to modify the find & replace contents in email. (#2450)–
Added hooks for email notifications: `directorist_guest_submission_email_notification`
and `directorist_after_user_registration_confirmation_email_sent`. (#2464) – Added
Action hooks in Grid & List loop (before/after header & excerpt). (#2476) – Single
listing slider thumb shows only when there are multiple items. (#2394)

#### 8.4.5 – July 22, 2025

**Changed**
 – Introduced show/hide password toggle on the login form. (#2415) –
Added new filter hooks in the listing form to support better customization. (#2378)–
Prevented the login modal from showing on login, registration, dashboard, and add
listing pages to fix password reset issues. (#2421) – Refactored account-related
code for better performance and stability. (#2391) – Optimized instant search to
improve speed and reduce load. (#2353)

**Fixed**
 – Email notifications were not being sent to listing owners and admins.(#
2398) – Listing expiry date was calculated incorrectly. (#2396) – Issue where shared
media was being deleted unintentionally. (#2392) – PayPal download issue in the 
setup wizard. (#2389) – Resolved problem with user meta data not being deleted correctly.(#
2375) – Reduced unnecessary queries by fixing thumbnail caching. (#2373) – Settings
data restore issue. (#2358) – Formatting and link options issue in TinyMCE editor.(#
2346) – Prevented infinite loop in the builder’s assign-to-category field. (#2418)–
Zipcode radius search. (#2446)

**Security**
 – Applied WordPress coding standards using PHPCS across the entire
codebase. Addressed numerous potential vulnerabilities by improving input validation,
data sanitization, and output escaping to enhance overall plugin security and code
quality. (#2379)

#### 8.4.4 – Jun 26, 2025

**New**
 – 🎉 **Formgent Integration** — You can now add a Formgent form to the 
Single Listing page via the Directorist builder. This allows visitors to submit 
forms (such as inquiries or feedback) directly from the listing page.

#### 8.4.3 – May 22, 2025

**Changed**
 – Refactored beta version detection logic to avoid dependency on `get_plugin_data()`
and improve performance. (#2367)

**Fixed**
 – Nonce validation issue in guest listing submission fixed to improve
security and form handling. (#2354) – `preg_replace()` deprecation notice on the
dashboard fixed for PHP 8.1+ compatibility. (#2351)

#### 8.4.2 – May 20, 2025

 * Tweak JS and CSS

#### 8.4.1 – May 20, 2025

**Changed**
 – Hook to customize the email “From Name” and prevent forced values.(#
2344) – Filter hook to manipulate category term template redirection. (#2340) – 
Polylang integration improved for better multilingual support. (#2328) – Search 
form improved for enhanced usability. (#2335) – Builder widget group drag-and-drop
option updated. (#2342)

**Fixed**
 – Submit button in the “Contact Listing Owner” form disabled in preview
mode. (#2343) – console.error on listing edit with gallery extension fixed. (#2341)–
Deprecated warning from print_emoji_styles() removed in setup wizard. (#2338) – “
Remember me” display issue on the login form. (#2337) – Listings importer issue.(#
2336) – Listing description visibility issue below the map fixed. (#2334) – Builders
and listings not imported from setup widget. (#2333) – Swiper Slider loop issue 
fixed. (#2327) – Schema php error when schema type empty. (#2352)

8.4 – Apr 29, 2025

**New**
 – Schema support for better search engine indexing. (#2298) – New filter
hook to modify the default schema arguments. (#2310)

**Changed**
 – Replaced outdated Darken color with updated version for improved 
compatibility. (#2296) – Improved styling for custom number field (prefix arrow,
border, gap). (#2286) – Listing default image. (#2314) – Updated Swiper Slider JS
and CSS to the latest version. (#2311)

**Fixed**
 – Add Listing sidebar layout cut-off issue and added scrollbar when necessary.(#
2305) – Registration redirection issue post-signup. (#2303) – Listing view count
logic fixed and refactored for better accuracy. (#2302) – Fatal error when importing
CSV with empty lines resolved. (#2301) – Undefined variable issue in widget resolved.(#
2300) – Removed directorist-overlay-active class after filtering to prevent overlay
lock. (#2299) – Category custom field not appearing in add listing form resolved.(#
2317) – CSV importer application/csv MIME type issue. (#2318) – Selector conflict
between Gallery Extension and core plugin. (#2316) – Responsive style issue for 
the single listing header button. (#2313) – Translation notice issue in the admin
panel. (#2309) – Password recovery issue with WordPress 6.8. (#2322)

**Removed**
 – Removed announcement-related code from the core plugin. (#2283)

8.3.1 – Mar 26, 2025

**Changed**
 – Checkbox field usability in the search form for better user experience.(#
2275)

**Fixed**
 – Listing preview title filter issue with too few arguments. (#2293) –
PHP fatal error caused by the missing ZipArchive extension. (#2292) – Corrected 
missing location field position to ensure the arrow icon functions properly. (#2294)

8.3 – Mar 24, 2025

**Changed**
 – Improved Listings Importer to efficiently handle large datasets. –
Replaced “Location” with “Address” on the All Listings map view. (#2266) – Refactored
default expiration date handling with a utility function. (#2253) – Improved Google
Maps performance and refactored code for better efficiency. (#2251) – Improved the
search modal for enhanced user experience. (#2289)

**Fixed**
 – view count was not updating due to caching. (#2285) – Listing author
and order author mismatch resolved by database migration. (#2276) – Google Map loading
issues resolved. (#2273) – Listing queries issue when the directory navigation is
hidden. (#2270) – Search form responsive border issue corrected. (#2267) – Text 
domain inconsistencies fixed for better translation support. (#2264) – “Add Listing”
map marker issue on Google Maps corrected. (#2263) – Warnings on the Themes & Extensions
page addressed. (#2260) – File upload input type changed from button to file input.(#
2258) – Single listing gallery image now fits properly within the container. (#2257)–
Pagination display issues for version 7 users fixed. (#2256) – Radius search pagination
issue resolved. (#2255) – “More Filter” button issue in the search form fixed. (#
2254) – Listing status issue corrected. (#2252) – Script localization issues in 
certain classes resolved. (#2248) – Field-specific query issue fixed to improve 
search accuracy. (#2184) – Spacing issue when the location field is focused. (#2288)–
Corrected the “Continue to Publish” button link on listings. (#2287)

8.2 – Feb 25, 2025

**New**
 – Category and location bulk edit actions to assign or reset directory (#
2229) – New filter hook directorist_user_profile_updated to modify user profile 
data when updated (#2235) – Added pin code verification request limit (#2245)

**Changed**
 – Refactored and improved the category and location management screen(#
2234) – Improved button styling by adding a button[type=”submit”] dependency with
directorist-btn for better styling and consistency (#2227)

**Fixed**
 – Dashboard Status translation issue (#2215) – Number custom field label
issue in the search form (#2216) – Filter disable issue on mobile view (#2219) –
Depth limitation issue in the taxonomy list view (#2220) – Warning appearing on 
the Add Listing page (#2225) – Responsive issues with the All Listings sidebar (#
2209) – Label alignment issue in the search form, which appeared for 0.5 – 2 seconds
on slow networks (#2200) – “Remember Me” field issue on the login form (#2223) –
Pagination style issue on mobile devices (#2226) – Required field issue in the search
form when changing the “View As” option (#2228) – Description conflict issue with
the single listing map (#2231) – Zipcode Radius search issue (#2239) – Advanced 
filter issue in the All Listings layout (#2240) – Privacy Policy & Terms page issue(#
2236) – Removed Extra Ending Tag in Category Grid Template (#2242) – Error with 
wp_generate_attachment_metadata() in background tasks by loading the required file(#
2232) – Clarified text for the price range to avoid confusion (#2230) – Login and
Registration Redirection Issue (#2218) – Number custom field step issue (#2173)

8.1 – Jan 29, 2025

**Added**
 – Infinite Scroll Pagination for listings archive pages, including all
listings, search results, single category, and single location pages (#2210) – AJAX
Pagination for all taxonomy pages, including categories and locations (#2199) – 
User Query Limit restricted to published listings owners for users accessing the`
users` REST API endpoint (#2198)

**Changed**
 – Disabled the category dropdown search field on the single category
page (#2203) – Disabled the location dropdown search field on the single location
page (#2203)

**Fixed**
 – Number custom field range issue (#2173) – Title markup inconsistency
issue (#2195) – Pagination issue on single taxonomy pages (#2188) – Category conflict
with the number custom field (#2197) – Badge display issue on the all listings page(#
2189) – Category custom field issue in the search form (#2190) – Incorrect Twitter
text in the social info section (#2191) – Listing expired status handling issue (#
2194) – View count reset issue (#2207) – Translation issue (#2192) – Listing directory
update on quick and bulk edit screens (#2201) – Zipcode radius search issue with
OpenStreetMap (#2208) – Checkout Amount Format (#2214)

8.0.12 – Jan 10, 2025

 * Improve: Community guidelines

8.0.11 – Jan 02, 2025

 * Improve: Location Value Change on Filter | Radius Search Value on Search (#2178)
 * Improve: Smooth Scroll Transition on Add Listing Section (#2170)
 * Improve: The search field when the filter button is disabled in the popup layout.(#
   2181)
 * Improve: Developer flexibility adding listing import before after hooks (#2161)
 * Improve: Listing Category Word Break (#2171)
 * Fix: Field Specific Query Fix (#2184)
 * Fix: Inheritance and Initialization of AdvancedMarkerElement in Custom Marker
   Implementation (#2182)
 * Fix: Account Block Alert Issue (#2176)
 * Fix: Made the Add Listing sidebar fully responsive. (#2180)
 * Fix: All Listings Default Map View – Resolved the issue where the listing card
   was being cut off (#2177)
 * Fix: Translate issue (#2174)
 * Fix: Privacy policy & terms condition page linking issue (#2172)
 * Fix: Float value issue of number custom field (#2175)
 * Fix: Taxonomy linking issue (#2186)

8.0.10 – Dec 17, 2024

 * Improve: Extension updating experience from native plugins page (#2168)
 * Fix: Minor style issues (#2162)

8.0.9 – Dec 17, 2024

 * Improve: Search form search box placeholder visibility based on label (#2152)
 * Improve: Logout button text (#2166)
 * Improve: Box shadow and border radius across the UI (#2151)
 * Fix: Missing active class in view as control (#2154)
 * Fix: Taxonomy permalink (#2165)
 * Fix: Search form responsive styles (#2157)
 * Fix: Listing card category popup alignment (#2155)
 * Fix: Search form more filter button visibility issue in mobile (#2153)
 * Fix: Map zoom in-out controls issue (#2158)

8.0.8 – Nov 27, 2024

 * Fix: Translation notice issue with WP v6.7.1
 * Fix: Listing layout issue in search result page (#2148)
 * Improve: Listing image getter functions (#2146)

8.0.7 – Nov 24, 2024

 * Fix: Feature listing border color now dynamically changes (#2141).
 * Fix: Fatal error issue when updating the plugin from v7 to v8; added all listings
   and search result layout during migration for no sidebar selection (#2139).
 * Fix: Single listing slider container width and height issue (#2138).
 * Fix: Responsive issue with 6-column layout (#2129).
 * Fix: Missing space in the listing card heading title when the author link is 
   absent (#2130).
 * Fix: Initial load issue in all listing sliders (#2128).
 * Fix: Prevented re-declaration of constant variables in DashTab script (#2127).
 * Fix: Listing list view responsiveness on mobile (#2124).
 * Fix: “No extension installed” issue on the membership page (#2124).
 * Improve: Single listing header options now align responsively in a single line(#
   2140).

8.0.6 – Nov 20, 2024

 * Fix: RTL style issues (#2120)
 * Fix: Registration confirmation notice when email verification disabled (#2117)
 * Fix: Improve v8 migration (#2118)
 * Fix: Empty markup issue in single listing (#2121)
 * New: Filter hook on System Status warnings (#2114)

8.0.5 – Nov 19, 2024

 * New: Loader on authentication button while processing (#2109)
 * Fix: Add listing form nonce validation issue when using quick login (#2110)
 * Fix: Settings linking issue (#2112)
 * Fix: Translation issue with WP 6.7 (#2111)
 * Updated: Button icon markup on change directory icon (#2108)

8.0.4 – Nov 16, 2024

 * New: Backward compatibility for deprecated shortcodes.
 * Fix: Issue with the phone field being deleted in the builder search form.
 * Fix: Map listing preview issue in settings.
 * Fix: Edit listing email confirmation notice
 * Improve: Builder migration process for users of the old theme.

8.0.3 – Nov 14, 2024

 * Fix – Issue with Directorist theme users

8.0.2 – Nov 13, 2024

 * Fix – Ajax search with Radius
 * Fix – Category icon picker width and color issue
 * Fix – Add listing image uploading issue with gallery extension
 * Improve – Migration form v7 to v8
 * Improve – User dashboard
 * Improve – Admin notices

8.0.1 – Nov 10, 2024

 * Fix – Search form removal issue with AI created directory
 * Fix – Search-form fields label migration & removed search-form BG image
 * Fix – All listing sidebar conflict between setting and attribute
 * Fix – Issue in search form icon
 * Fix – Listing import
 * Fix – Builder style issue
 * Improve – Settings panel

8.0 – Nov 5, 2024

Enhancements:
 * New: Complete design overhaul for a modern and intuitive interface.*
New: Improve drag-and-drop builder experience and added live previews for smoother
customization. * New: New section navigation in the add listing form for quick navigation
to specific sections. * New: The “All Listings” page has been redesigned with a 
modern interface. * New: New REST API endpoints for easier integration with external
platforms. * New: AI-powered directory creation feature (coming in November). * 
New: Redesigned login, and registration, and checkout processes for a better user
experience. * New: New a Preferences tab in the dashboard with new customization
options for listings. * New: New min/max values, step control, and text display 
options in Number custom field. * New: Pagination added to “All Categories” and “
All Locations” pages. * New: Introduced Bricks Directorist Blocks (Pro version).*
New extension: Listing Search Alerts (Pro version) to notify users based on their
search criteria. * Improve: Optimized performance with reduced database queries 
for faster page load times. * Improve: Improve instant search with AJAX search functionality.*
Improve: Improve Gutenberg and Elementor block integrations. * Improve: Mobile App
v2.0 now supports listing submission and payment integration. Fixes: * Fix category
custom field issue in search forms. * Fix mobile search functionality problems. *
Fix category filtering issues in author profile listings. * Fix conflicts with custom
field values in the builder. * Fix directory type and listing count issues on “All
Categories” and “All Locations” pages. Other: * Separated the announcement feature
into the Directorist Announcement extension. * Reorganized and optimized settings
for better usability and performance.

7.9.0 – Apr 2, 2024

 * Add – New shortcode to show listing’s meta (#1725)
 * Fix – Phone number plus prefix missing issue (#1720)
 * Fix – Single taxonomy archive page title issue for Yoast SEO plugin (#1721)
 * Fix – Contact listing owner email reply to issue (#1712)
 * Fix – widget checkbox boolean value (#1724)
 * Improve – Add listing price field (#1715)
 * Update – Promo banner nonce validation (#1723)
 * Tweak – Directories query and general config use (#1716)
 * Test – Compatibility with WP 6.5

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