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Simple Directory
Quickly and easily create a powerful directory on your site. Build local directories, address books, Yellow Pages style business listings and more!
The facts
- Rating
- 2.7★ from 12
- Active installs
- 10+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 4 Jul 2017
- Added
- Dec 2014
- Requires WP
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- WP 4.8.30
- Downloads
- 20,874
Our analysis
AI-assistedSimple Directory is a WordPress plugin designed to create custom directories on your site. It allows you to set up listings with various fields such as address, telephone numbers, website URLs, and social links. The plugin is suited for local directories, address books, and business listings.
You can customise the appearance of your directory using three provided templates and enhance search functionality with a widget or shortcode. This plugin is aimed at users looking to organise and display listings effectively on their WordPress sites.
Best for: This plugin is best for users needing a basic directory for local businesses or contact information.
What it does well
- ✓Creates a custom post type for listings
- ✓Includes multiple fields for detailed entries
- ✓Offers three templates for display
- ✓Provides a search widget and shortcode
Where it falls short
- •Limited features in the free version
- •Last updated in July 2017
- •Low rating and few active installs
Verdict
Simple Directory offers essential directory features but has limitations in terms of updates and user feedback. It may suit those with straightforward listing needs.
From the developer
michaellautman's own description of Simple Directory, lightly tidied.
Get more features with Simple Directory Pro.
Simple Directory is the hottest new directory plugin for WordPress.
Quickly and easily create a powerful directory on your site. Great for local directories, address books, Yellow Pages style business listings – and much more.
What’s New?
New in version 2.1:
– New customizations for search results pages
– Improved loading of custom CSS
– Create and use your own templates
About The Plugin
Simple Directory creates a custom post type (Listings) with the following fields:
- Address
- Telephone numbers
- Website URL
- Fax number
- Email address
- Social links (G+, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram)
Custom Templates
Simple Directory comes with three templates: single-listing.php, archive-listing.php and search-listing.php.
Single-listing.php displays a complete version of the listing including:
- Name
- Address
- Contact info (with click-to-call phone number)
- Social profiles
- “Get Directions” link
- Embedded Google Map
The archive-listing.php template displays the listings in a given category showing the address and phone number, with a click to call link on small screens.
Want more features?
Simple Directory Pro includes a growing list of additional features including:
- Show Payment Methods
- Show Business Hours
- “Add to Contacts” link
- More customization options
Powerful Search Features
Use the included search widget or ‘[listing_search’] shortcode to add a search box that will only search listings.
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