Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing & Member Directories for WordPress
by Strategy11 Team · Uncategorized
Also makes 5 other plugins · 317.3K+ installs across the portfolio →
Build a business directory or member directory on WordPress, complete with a listing manager and directory website builder. No developer needed.
89 health vs 56 average across 16,376 Uncategorized plugins
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Daily downloads
Since 2022-10-05 · 1,425 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges
11.7K
now · peak 28.3K
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
8
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v6.4.25
77
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 86% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Modeled within the band wp.org reports; tightens as we track daily.
Install history · since 2015-03-17 · 1,485 observations
Estimated value
What this plugin might earn a year, and what it might sell for. Modeled from public signals; we don't see anyone's books.
Est. annual revenue
Est. acquisition value
No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price.
Details
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ whisperchill2mo ago
Great little plugin BUT for the goddamn popup asking me to subscribe EVERY time I click anywhere within this plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ LeifQ4mo ago
You get quite a bit packed in for a free version. I also haven’t run into any major conflicts or issues either. It’s installed on a pure block theme (FSE). Overall, I’ve been pleased with how the plugin has provided the needed functionality for the site thus far. I wouldn’t hesitate to upgrade to a paid plan should a project require the additional features and functionality.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dwburdick5mo ago
I think this tool could be so much more. While the information for listings is easy to manage, the payment system for those listings is not. Again, think the systems could be integrated better.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fltdarryl7mo ago
We have used the Business Directory product for 5 or 6 years now. We’ve only contacted support a couple of times. Resolution has been fast and efficient each time.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Big Frank8mo ago
I inherited this plugin from the previous webmaster who had literally done zero customisation or maintenance. I realised something wasn’t working in the “Regions” add-on and sent a support email on New Year’s Eve! My enquiry was replied to the same day and by the 5th of January their tech support had been onto the back end and the problem was resolved. It was an easy fix but only if you know what you’re doing, as is often the case. I’m extremely grateful they responded so quickly and efficiently. Now our users who live in Belgium are visible to the world again!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sjuettn9mo ago
You can use it for a simple membership directory or a very complex resource reference directory. If you are adept in WordPress it is built on the same concepts so easy to understand. Has a decent chat bot for simple questions but Premium support is excellent with very quick response. Well worth it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ preadman10mo ago
Been using this plugin for years. It does all we want and more, and on the odd occasion we have needed support that has always been prompt, courteous and helpful.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mpagoul10mo ago
A great plugin and a great supporting team, willing to quickly help with any problem!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 6.4.25 Fix: Sticky listings not sorting correctly when using plan order sort options Fix: Translated listings showing empty field values instead of falling back to the original listing Fix: WPML translation jobs not saving cust 6.4.25
- — Version 6.4.24 Fix: Issues in admin form field and fee reorder actions Fix: Issues downloading and installing theme updates Fix: Error when attempting to edit a listing that does not exist 6.4.24
- — Version 6.4.23 Fix: PHP Deprecation Notices Fix: Stripe event handling issues Fix: Error when renewing listings as an admin Fix: Remove double HTML encoding in CSV category import 6.4.23
- — Version 6.4.22 Fix: Directory not recognizing successful payments after failed payment Fix: Advanced CPT uses default directory URL instead of listing URL Fix: Expired email template new line issue 6.4.22
- — Version 6.4.21 Enhancement: Added backend validation for the fields Fix: PHP Notices Fix: Bug with HTML tags in email templates Fix: Bug when importing tags into a checkbox field Fix: Security Vulnerabilities 6.4.21
- — Version 6.4.20 Enhancement: Security improvements Fix: Issue with long export URLs 6.4.20
Known vulnerabilities
via Wordfence Intelligence21 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.
- 2026-08-12 CVE-2026-28004 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 6.4.25 Patched in 6.4.26
- 2026-07-28 CVE-2026-61959 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 6.4.24 Patched in 6.4.25
- 2026-06-29 CVE-2026-57328 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 6.4.22 Patched in 6.4.23
- 2026-06-29 CVE-2026-57326 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 6.4.22 Patched in 6.4.23
- High · 7.5 Business Directory Plugin <= 6.4.21 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via payment Parameter ↗2026-02-17 CVE-2026-2576 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Affects <= 6.4.21 Patched in 6.4.22
- 2025-03-12 CVE-2024-13887 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 6.4.14 Patched in 6.4.15
- 2024-06-17 CVE-2023-5527 Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File Affects <= 6.4.3 Patched in 6.4.4
- 2024-05-21 CVE-2024-4443 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Affects <= 6.4.2 Patched in 6.4.3
- 2021-04-12 CVE-2021-24250 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 5.11.1 Patched in 5.11.2
- 2021-04-11 CVE-2021-24248 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 5.11 Patched in 5.11.1
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 12 languages, 1 at 90% or more
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
No tier crossings observed yet.
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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CM Business Directory – Optimise and showcase local business 30+ installs · 3.9★ · 3 shared tags B -
GeoBuddy 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags B -
Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads 20K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
HivePress – Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads Plugin 10K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Classified Listing – AI-Powered Classified ads & Business Directory 9K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
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