The best WordPress directory plugins in 2026.
A WordPress directory plugin or theme turns a WordPress site you run into a business directory. Here are the ones worth a look in 2026, what a working directory costs with each in its first year, and who each one suits. We make Yclas, a hosted directory platform rather than a plugin, so it comes first as the option without WordPress; every other row says when that plugin is the better choice.
Last checked: 24 October 2026. Facts about other products come from their own websites; the sources are listed at the end of this page.
7 options, and who each one suits.
Year one means what a working site costs in its first year, from each product's own prices. Hosting for self-hosted software depends on the host you choose, so it is left out.
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Yclas
A hosted directory and classifieds platform: business data to fill it, paid listing levels, claims, reviews with replies, deals, leads and AI, in 44 languages.
See pricing →Year one $678 on Starter ($19 a month for 3 months, then $69 a month) Good for Owners who want the directory tools built in, with no WordPress to run: business data, claims, reviews, deals and leads in one monthly price. -
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Directorist
A WordPress directory plugin with a yearly membership for its extensions, on hosting you run, against a hosted directory platform.
Yclas vs Directorist →Year one $129 + hosting Good for Your site already runs on WordPress and you want the directory inside it. -
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GeoDirectory
A free WordPress directory plugin with a yearly membership for its add-ons, on hosting you run, against a hosted directory platform.
Yclas vs GeoDirectory →Year one $139 + hosting Good for Your directory is part of a WordPress site you want to keep in one place. -
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Business Directory Plugin
A free WordPress directory plugin by Strategy11; reviews and featured listings start on Basic, Stripe and Google Maps on Pro, claims on Elite. The free plugin takes Stripe payments with an extra 3% fee. [1]
Business Directory Plugin alternative →Year one $99 to $249 (Basic to Elite, first year) + hosting Good for A WordPress site that wants a simple directory and is happy to pay for the parts it needs. -
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HivePress
A free WordPress listing plugin with $29 and $39 extensions, on hosting you run, against a hosted classifieds platform.
Yclas vs HivePress →Year one $99 + hosting Good for A WordPress listing site that starts free, with free claims, reviews and maps, and adds opening hours ($29) or bookings ($39) later. -
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ListingPro
A WordPress directory theme on ThemeForest with claims, reviews and its own checkout built in; 6 months of support, and no native app. [2]
ListingPro alternative →Year one $69 + hosting Good for A WordPress directory that wants the paid features in one theme purchase. -
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MyListing
A WordPress directory theme on ThemeForest with paid submissions, claims, reviews, maps and messages built in; 6 months of support. You run the WordPress hosting. [3]
Year one $119 + hosting Good for A WordPress directory that wants the paid features in one theme purchase.
How to choose a WordPress directory plugin
- Count the add-ons: paid listings, claims and several locations are separate add-ons in GeoDirectory, all in its $139 membership; Directorist puts every extension in one $129 membership. [4]
- Check the renewal: Business Directory Plugin's first-year prices are introductory and renew at full price; GeoDirectory and Directorist add-ons keep working after the membership ends, without updates. [1]
- Plugin or theme: a plugin works with many themes; ListingPro and MyListing put the directory inside the theme, so changing the design means moving the directory.
- Filling it: none of these includes business data to start with; you import CSV files or use Google Places with your own key.
When a WordPress plugin is the better choice
- The directory is part of a WordPress site you want to keep in one place, such as a chamber of commerce or a city magazine.
- You run many directories: GeoDirectory's $229 membership and Directorist's Agency plan cover unlimited sites. [4]
- You want page builders such as Elementor, or your own hosting and code.
When a hosted directory fits better
- You want open business data to fill the directory on day one, with listings owners can claim.
- You want review invitations, deals with vouchers, quote requests to the nearest businesses and owner statistics without adding plugins.
- You would rather not run hosting, updates and backups.
Questions people ask
Other guides:
What is the best free WordPress directory plugin?
Directorist, GeoDirectory, Business Directory Plugin and HivePress all have free versions on WordPress.org. Each sells add-ons, plans or a membership for paid listings and claims, and all need WordPress hosting you pay for.
Which WordPress directory plugin has claim listings?
Directorist includes Claim Listing in its membership, GeoDirectory sells Claim Listings as an add-on (in its membership), HivePress Claim Listings is free, and Business Directory Plugin has claims on its Elite plan.
Is a directory theme or a plugin better?
A plugin such as Directorist or GeoDirectory works with many themes. A theme such as ListingPro or MyListing gives a finished directory design with the features inside it, so leaving the theme means moving the directory.
Is there a directory builder that isn't on WordPress?
Yes. Yclas is a hosted directory platform, from $19 a month for 3 months, then $69 a month, with business data, claims, reviews with replies, deals and leads built in. Brilliant Directories and eDirectory are hosted too.
Sources
Checked on 24 October 2026. Prices change: the vendor's own page is always the latest word. If something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.
- Business Directory Plugin pricing: plans, renewals, what each includes
- ThemeForest: ListingPro ($69, 6 months support, 2.9.12)
- ThemeForest: MyListing ($119, 6 months support, 3.1)
- GeoDirectory membership: prices, what is included, what happens when it expires
- Yclas pricing
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