aDirectory
aDirectory is a WordPress plugin for creating and managing directory and classified-listing websites.
What aDirectory is
aDirectory is a WordPress plugin for creating and managing directory and classified-listing websites. It is presented for business, restaurant, service, hotel, doctor, real estate, and general classified directories. Site owners can define unlimited custom listing fields, including text, numbers, dates, images, and toggles. Visitors can submit and manage listings through the website frontend, including guest submissions without backend access; listings are reviewed by an administrator by default. Features include comparison, favorites, badges, business hours, listing claims, and email alerts. Location tools include OpenStreetMap, nearby listings, location-based filters, and smart listing filters. Operators can charge for standard or featured listings through recurring subscriptions or one-time payments. Named integrations include Elementor, WooCommerce, Mailchimp, Stripe, PayPal, local payment gateways, and social login. CSV bulk import and directory import/export tools support moving or backing up listing data. A free edition offers basic directory features.
Good
- Supports unlimited custom listing fields.
- Visitors can submit listings from the frontend.
- Includes location search and OpenStreetMap.
- Supports recurring and one-time listing payments.
- Free edition provides basic directory features.
Watch out
- Listings are not auto-approved by default.
- The free edition is limited to basic features.
- The listed starter plan covers one site.
- No free trial is listed.
Who it suits
aDirectory suits WordPress site owners building directories or classified-listing services. It is relevant to operators who need custom fields, frontend submissions, location search, or paid listings.
Verdict
aDirectory combines listing management, location search, and monetization tools for WordPress directories. Its free edition provides a starting point, while the paid plans add premium add-ons and themes.
Plans and prices
From aDirectory's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Plan - 1 Site | $52 a year | 1 site · all premium addons and themes · 1 year updates · priority support · $52 / 1 Year (regularly $65) |
| Professional Plan - 20 Sites | $88 a year | 20 sites · all premium addons and themes · 1 year updates · priority support · $88 / 1 Year (regularly $118) |
| Starter Plan - 1 Site | $132, paid once | 1 site · all premium addons and themes · lifetime updates and support · $132 / Lifetime (regularly $165) |
| Business Plan - Unlimited | $155 a year | Unlimited sites · all premium addons and themes · 1 year updates · priority support · $155 / 1 Year (regularly $222) |
| Agency Plan - 20 Sites | $298, paid once | 20 sites · all premium addons and themes · lifetime updates and support · $298 / Lifetime (regularly $398) |
| Unlimited Plan - Unlimited | $610, paid once | Unlimited sites · all premium addons and themes · lifetime updates and support · $610 / Lifetime (regularly $872) |
The facts
Each one read from aDirectory's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Approval control
- According to the documentation, listings are not auto-approved by default and are reviewed by an admin.checked 8 Oct 2026
What it does
- Custom fields
- It supports unlimited custom listing fields with types including text, numbers, dates, images, and toggles.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Data tools
- A CSV bulk importer and directory import/export tools are available for moving or backing up listing data.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Directory types
- The product is presented for classified, business, restaurant, service, hotel, doctor, and real estate directories.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The features page names Elementor, WooCommerce, Mailchimp, Stripe, PayPal, local payment gateways, and social login integrations.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Listing management
- Features include listing comparison, favorites, badges, business hours, claim listing, and email alerts.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Maps and search
- It supports OpenStreetMap, nearby listings, location based search filters, and smart listing filters.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Monetization
- The plugin supports paid and featured listings, recurring subscriptions, and one-time payments.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- aDirectory is a WordPress plugin for creating and managing directory and classified listing websites.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Refund policy
- The pricing page says customers can request a full refund within 14 days of purchase if the plugin does not meet their requirements.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Submission
- Users can submit and manage listings from the site frontend, including guest submissions without backend access.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker advertises priority support with yearly plans and lifetime support with lifetime plans, and provides documentation and a support ticket route.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Free edition
- The maker offers a free version with basic directory features; its comparison page lists advanced search filters, custom fields, featured listings, pricing packages, claims, CSV tools, badges, geolocation, reviews, Stripe integration, and agent verification among the comparison features.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker background
- The maker says its team has worked in the WordPress space since 2018 and links to QuomodoSoft.checked 8 Oct 2026
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