Best directory plugins for WordPress
The most popular directory plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Directorist leads with 20K+ active installs, ahead of GeoDirectory (10K+) and HivePress (10K+). All 17 plugins tagged “directory plugin” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 10 directory plugins
- 1.
DirectoristThe most installed directory plugin, with 20K+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 698 reviews, updated 4 days ago.
- 2.
GeoDirectory10K+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 716 reviews, updated 2 days ago.
- 3.
HivePress10K+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 222 reviews, updated 3 days ago.
- 4.
Business Directory Plugin10K+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 504 reviews, updated 2 weeks ago.
- 5.
Classified Listing9K+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 138 reviews, updated 3 weeks ago.
- 6.
AWP Classifieds3K+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 301 reviews, updated 2 weeks ago.
- 7.
WP Directory Kit2K+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 35 reviews, updated 1 day ago.
- 8.
Listdom1K+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 60 reviews, updated 6 days ago.
- 9.
Web Directory plugin Free300+ active installs. Rated 4.1 from 20 reviews, updated 6 days ago.
- 10.
aDirectory300+ active installs. Rated 4.7 from 15 reviews, updated 7 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
All 17 plugins tagged “directory plugin”
Directorist
#1,300by wpWax4 days ago
Build any type of directory website such as a business directory, job directory, classifieds directory, and more with this WordPress directory plugin.
- Installs
- 20K+
- Rating
- 4.6(698)
- Downloads
- 974/day
GeoDirectory
Up in the last 7 days:3#1,454by Paolo2 days ago
A superb WordPress Business Directory plugin to create a local business directory, classified ads directory, or job listings board.
- Installs
- 10K+
- Rating
- 4.8(716)
- Downloads
- 3.1K/day
HivePress
#1,647by HivePress3 days ago
A simple yet powerful plugin to create a business directory, job board, real estate, classifieds, or basically any type of listing website.
- Installs
- 10K+
- Rating
- 4.9(222)
- Downloads
- 310/day
Business Directory Plugin
Down in the last 7 days:18#2,033by Strategy11 Team19 days ago
Build a business directory or member directory on WordPress, complete with a listing manager and directory website builder. No developer needed.
- Installs
- 10K+
- Rating
- 4.6(504)
- Downloads
- 309/day
Classified Listing
Down in the last 7 days:10#2,297by RadiusTheme21 days ago
AI-powered Classified ads & Business Directory plugin for WordPress to build classifieds, listings, real estate & local business directory sites.
- Installs
- 9K+
- Rating
- 4.8(138)
- Downloads
- 161/day
AWP Classifieds
Down in the last 7 days:7#3,913by Strategy11 Team19 days ago
Create a classified listings directory, from auto listings to yard sales with AWP Classifieds plugin.
- Installs
- 3K+
- Rating
- 4.6(301)
- Downloads
- 91/day
WP Directory Kit
Down in the last 7 days:17#4,521by WPDirectoryKit1 day ago
Build your Directory portal, demos for Real Estate Agency and Car Dealership included
- Installs
- 2K+
- Rating
- 4.9(35)
- Downloads
- 103/day
Listdom
Up in the last 7 days:16#5,635by Webilia Inc.6 days ago
Build any WordPress directory or classifieds site with AI. 80+ skins, search builder, user profile, frontend dashboard, Google Maps & reCAPTCHA.
- Installs
- 1K+
- Rating
- 4.9(60)
- Downloads
- 101/day
Web Directory plugin Free
Down in the last 7 days:90#10,487by Shamalli6 days ago
A WordPress directory plugin for business listings: categories, locations, fields, maps, and AI that writes the listing fields for you.
- Installs
- 300+
- Rating
- 4.1(20)
- Downloads
- 77/day
aDirectory
Down in the last 7 days:11#10,594by aDirectory7 months ago
aDirectory is a lightweight, scalable, fast WordPress directory plugin for building any type of directories, classifieds, and job boards websites.
- Installs
- 300+
- Rating
- 4.7(15)
- Downloads
- 12/day
Bikit Business Directory
Down in the last 7 days:254#14,813by WPDirectoryKit10 months ago
Bikit Business Directory WordPress Plugin with innovative features, easy customization, and full compatibility with WP Directory Kit premium tools.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 11/day
CM Business Directory
Up in the last 7 days:368#22,898by CreativeMindsSolutions26 days ago
Create and manage a business directory with this business listings plugin. List businesses, add details, and help users find services.
- Installs
- 40+
- Rating
- 3.9(11)
- Downloads
- 11/day
wpapps Press
#26,544by alexrollin5 months ago
Effortlessly install and manage enhancements (aka “Press”) for your favorite WordPress plugins.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Employee Directory
Down in the last 7 days:491#27,162by miniOrange2 months ago
WordPress Employee Directory plugin builds Employee directory, Member/Staff directory, Employee listings & displays the Staff list [24/7 SUPPORT]
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 5/day
GeoBuddy
Up in the last 7 days:747#27,471by BuddyDevelopers19 days ago
The AI-ready foundation plugin for GeoDirectory — manage, style, and grow your directory site with AI.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 6/day
Cleanup
#68,086by themeglow1 year ago
Manage directory listings from both the front-end and the WordPress admin panel. Fully responsive design with an intuitive AJAX-powered interface.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Vieww Directory
Up in the last 7 days:3,169#68,961by Vieww25 days ago
Build a business directory with member profiles, categories, search and maps that work on install — no API keys. Member, staff & local directories.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day