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Directory plugins allow you to build user-friendly listing websites that display large amounts of information, compare listings, and sort through lists using search and filtering features. Learn more about our recommended plugins for this category in the table below and compare their features – some of which may only be available in pro or premium versions.

Recommended Directory plugins

Business Directory Recommended

By Strategy11 · Last tested March 19, 2026
Business Directory Plugin offers a simple way to build directory websites of any size without a developer.

GeoDirectory Recommended

By AyeCode Ltd · Last tested February 4, 2026
With the GeoDirectory plugin, you can create fully customizable business directory sites.

Directorist – Business Directory Plugin Recommended

By wpWax · Last tested January 15, 2026
Directorist is a complete and advanced WordPress plugin that allows you to build any kind of business directories or classifieds websites with a few simple steps.

Toolset Recommended

By OnTheGoSystems · Last tested April 6, 2026
Toolset is a suite of plugins that helps WordPress professionals build advanced sites without programming.

Compare the recommended plugins

Business DirectoryToolsetGeoDirectoryDirectorist – Business Directory Plugin
About

Business Directory Plugin offers a simple way to build directory websites of any size without a developer. You can add custom fields, Google maps, ratings, and reviews, change your directory layout instantly using templates, filter listing results by location, and more.

Toolset is a suite of plugins that helps WordPress professionals build advanced sites without programming. It's great for real estate sites, directory sites, membership sites and anything else that otherwise requires a lot of programming.

With the GeoDirectory plugin, you can create fully customizable business directory sites with ease. Some features marked in the comparison table below are only available by purchasing official GeoDirectory addons.

Directorist allows you to build any kind of business directories or classifieds websites. The free version comes with around 30 extensions and includes features like custom directory builder, multi-directory, ranked featured list, advanced search filter, booking, custom fields and multiple monetization options.

Pricing modelFreemiumPaidFreemiumFreemium
Plugin price$0-349€69-299$0-1145$0-199
Date testedMarch 19, 2026April 6, 2026February 4, 2026January 15, 2026
Customizable form fields to submit listingsYesYesYesYes
Pre-built directory layoutsYesYesYesYes
Fully customizable layoutsNoYesYesYes
Show listings on a mapYesYesYesYes
Ratings and reviewsYesYesYesYes
Add custom post types, fields and taxonomiesNoYesNoNo
Advanced search options and filtersNoYesNoNo
Listing carouselsNoYesYesYes
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We only recommend plugins that show an ongoing commitment to WPML compatibility. The authors of the plugins featured in the table above work closely with the WPML team on a regular basis to ensure you can build a reliable, multilingual site.

All WPML-compatible Directory plugins

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