Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro

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Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.

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117 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 96 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Crossed into this band 24 months ago; the previous band took 24 months to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.

1. ★★★★★ manni65929

   2.0y ago

   Initially, I was quite pleased with this plugin. It offers a map with the ability to automatically map the user to their current location. It’s also fast which is another major point for my site. Still, there are issues that make using the plugin on my site difficult. First, when OSM is used as a map, the displayed map cannot be moved by the user without the page automatically triggering the display of one of the classifieds one entered previously. Second, the location options are tied to the address field. If I don’t want to use the location drop-down, I also use the option to enter any location at all. I would appreciate it, if these issues are worked on for future releases.

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2. ★★★★★ nigel_man

   2.8y ago

   You have included new custom designed location and category dropdowns with no means of backward compatibility with previous versions.The search box in these dropdowns is not required if you only have say 4 entries. Whats more they don’t even automatically close once the user has selected an entry. What made you think that every site wanted to transition to these dropdowns? How can you get rid of the search box and get the dropdown to automatically close once you have made a selection? Why are radio buttons forced on everyone, what if I don’t want radio buttons to keep the controls consistent with my existing custom fields dropdowns? seems poorly thought through. This topic was modified 2 years, 6 months ago by nigel_man. This topic was modified 2 years, 6 months ago by nigel_man. This topic was modified 2 years, 6 months ago by nigel_man. This topic was modified 2 years, 6 months ago by nigel_man.

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3. ★★★★★ yotxeseht

   2.9y ago

   Impossible to customize the appearance, not even the color and size of the texts. Really a shame for a WordPress plugin, in 2024! And the pro version (which I bought) does not offer more possibilities.

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4. ★★★★★ djcampanelli

   2.9y ago

   I am extremely pleased with this software and the support received. Although there is a time difference of when we are working, I submit a ticket during the day and see an answer the next morning. Sanjiv has been incredible during our implementation process. I highly recommend this company and their software.

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5. ★★★★★ wailtail

   3.0y ago

   I recently integrated Advanced Classified & Directory Pro into my WordPress website, and I am beyond impressed with its performance and features. This plugin is a game-changer for anyone looking to create a powerful and user-friendly classifieds or directory website. The setup was a breeze, thanks to the intuitive interface and well-documented instructions. The customization options are extensive, allowing me to tailor the plugin to fit my specific needs effortlessly. One of the standout features is the robust search functionality. It provides users with a seamless experience, making it easy to find the information they’re looking for. The sleek and responsive design ensures that my website looks great on any device. I appreciate the attention to detail in the user management system. It’s straightforward to manage listings, and the ability to monetize through various payment gateways is a fantastic bonus for those looking to turn their website into a revenue stream. The customer support is exceptional. I had a question about a specific feature, and the response was prompt ( With time delay due to location), helpful, and friendly. It’s evident that the developers are dedicated to providing an excellent user experience. This topic was modified 2 years, 8 months ago by wailtail. Reason: spelling mistake

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6. ★★★★★ fohteh

   3.7y ago

   Works right out of the box…incredible easy..I tried like 10 plugins and this is the most easy and versatile one…definetely will go for pro. Only, I was not able to get the contact form working. I hope admins check this out.

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7. ★★★★★ mrcopywriting

   3.7y ago

   ACDP is a brilliant plugin. It allowed us to set up a professional directory quickly and easily. It had all the essential features we needed and communication with the team was fast and efficient. Highly recommended!

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8. ★★★★★ Anonymous

   4.6y ago

   Very well implemented plugin, I will use it to list restaurants/cafes etc in my county. Excellent and friendly support, no question left unanswered – highly recommended.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 3.4.3 Security Fix: Missing Authorization / Sensitive Information Exposure via the custom fields AJAX action. Thanks to the security researcher “Shikhali Jamalzade” from WPScan . Fix: PHP warning (“Undefined array key 0”) on t 3.4.3
2. — Version 3.4.2 New: Added support for the Rank Math SEO plugin. Tweak: Updated Freemius SDK to version 2.13.2. Fix: Selected category/location names containing special characters (e.g. &) were not displayed correctly in the terms dropd 3.4.2
3. — Version 3.4.1 Tweak: Updated Freemius SDK to version 2.13.1. Fix: WordPress 7.0 compatibility issues. 3.4.1
4. — Version 3.3.0 Security Fix: Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Thanks to the security researcher “Nabil Irawan” from Patchstack . 3.3.0
5. — Version 3.2.9 Tweak: Updated Freemius SDK to version 2.13.0. Fix: WordPress 6.9 compatibility issues. 3.2.9
6. — Version 3.2.8 Tweak: Updated Freemius SDK to version 2.12.2. Fix: Resolved an issue causing duplicate order creation on certain WordPress environments. Fix: Fixed the YouTube “Error 153 – Video player configuration error” by adding a 3.2.8

All 9 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.5.1). Sites still on an older version should update.

1. Patched Medium · 6.4 Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro <= 3.4.4 - Authenticated (Custom+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'phone' Parameter ↗
   2026-10-09 CVE-2026-93883 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.4.4 Patched in 3.5.0
2. Patched Medium · 5.3 Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro <= 3.4.2 - Unauthenticated Non-Public Listing Custom Field Disclosure ↗
   2026-08-07 CVE-2026-19074 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 3.4.2 Patched in 3.4.3
3. Patched Medium · 6.1 Freemius <= 2.10.1 - Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via url Parameter ↗
   2026-04-30 CVE-2024-13362 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.2.4 Patched in 3.2.5
4. Patched Medium · 4.3 Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro <= 3.2.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery ↗
   2025-12-24 CVE-2025-68580 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 3.2.9 Patched in 3.3.0
5. Patched High · 8.8 Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro <= 3.1.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion ↗
   2024-07-04 CVE-2024-37501 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 3.1.3 Patched in 3.2.1
6. Patched Medium · 4.3 Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro <= 3.0.0 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Attachment Deletion ↗
   2024-03-19 CVE-2024-2222 Missing Authorization Affects <= 3.0.0 Patched in 3.1.2
7. Patched Medium · 6.1 Freemius SDK <= 2.5.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via fs_request_get ↗
   2023-07-18 CVE-2023-33999 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.1.1 Patched in 2.1.2
8. Patched Medium · 6.3 Freemius SDK <= 2.4.2 - Missing Authorization Checks ↗
   2022-03-04 CVE-2022-4974 Missing Authorization Affects < 1.8.8 Patched in 1.8.8
9. Patched High · 8.8 Freemius SDK <= 2.2.3 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Options Update ↗
   2019-02-25 Missing Authorization Affects < 1.6.3 Patched in 1.6.3

Translated into 19 languages, 2 at 90% or more

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Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2024-11-26 3K+ → 2K+ down after 722 days in tier
2. 2022-12-05 4K+ → 3K+ down after 767 days in tier
3. 2020-10-29 5K+ → 4K+ down after 187 days in tier
4. 2020-04-25 4K+ → 5K+ up after 397 days in tier
5. 2019-03-25 1K+ → 4K+ up

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Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro: 2K+ active installs, 4.7★ (96 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-11-03. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/advanced-classifieds-and-directory-pro