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Simple Business Directory – AI Powered

by QuantumCloud · eCommerce

Also makes 28 other plugins · 23.1K+ installs across the portfolio →

Business Directory plugin powered by AI. MULTIPURPOSE with Google Maps or OSM - STAFF Directory, Store LOCATOR, Employee Directory, Company Directory

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Health

A 91/100

no flags

Active installs

300+

≈300 estimated

Momentum

-4%

downloads vs prior 30d

Biggest opportunity: Swap “store locator” and “directory” for “dealer locator” and “phone number”. “store locator” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “dealer locator” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “directory” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “phone number” sits at #24 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.

How scoring works →
91 Health · A
Maintenance 100/100
Rating quality 95/100
Support 70/100

91 health vs 71 average across 9,746 eCommerce plugins

Install conversion

How it's measured →

0.3%

of downloads still active

At least 300 of 95.2K lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median eCommerce plugin keeps 1.4%, across 5,141 plugins.

Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other eCommerce plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.

This plugin shipped 25 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.

Details

Version
7.2.0
Last updated
12d ago
Added
2017-06-08 · 9 yrs old
Requires WP
5.3
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4

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.

98 / 100

Excellent listing optimization

Well tuned across the board

Update recency 100/100

Updated 12 days ago

WP compatibility 100/100

Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer

Rating quality 91/100

4.9★ over 62 reviews, smoothed to 4.54★

Listing tuning 100/100

5 of 5 tags set · short description in place

Daily downloads

Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive

-4% vs prior 30d
5131 Oct 2026

30-day downloads

Rolling 30-day volume · peak 2.7K · peaks are release surges

1.6K31 Oct 2026

Directory rank

Ranked about #10,100 to #11,100, alongside the other plugins at 300+ installs. Plugins with the same install count swap places between wp.org requests, so this is where most of them sit. Checked monthly, last on 21 Oct 2026.

Rating trend

Star average over time · dips mark rough releases

4.931 Oct 2026

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.

5.3K31 Oct 2026

Release cadence

Actively maintained
from wp.org release tags

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

25

releases in the last 12 months

12d ago

latest release · v7.2.0 · 19 Oct 2026

185

tagged releases on record

Recent releases

7.2.0 · 19 Oct 20267.1.9 · 11 Sep 20267.1.6 · 25 Aug 20267.1.5 · 19 Aug 20267.1.4 · 10 Aug 20267.1.3 · 29 Jul 20267.0.9 · 10 Jul 20267.1.2 · 10 Jul 20267.1.1 · 24 Jun 20267.1.0 · 18 Jun 20267.0.8 · 5 Jun 20267.0.7 · 4 Jun 20267.0.6 · 2 Jun 20267.0.4 · 6 May 2026

What its installed base runs

via wordpress.org

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.

v7.1 74%
v7.0 14%
v6.9 12%

Estimated active installs

The public count shows “300+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.

tracked estimate
300–400 ≈300

Crossed into this band yesterday and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just over 300.

Install history since 5 Sep 2019

30031 Oct 2026

Recent reviews

All reviews on wp.org ↗
  1. ★★★★★ Rafael Feitosa
    1.8y ago

    very good plugin for those who needs to work with maps. if you need any help, contact the support team, they are very good helpers!!

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  2. ★★★★★ mxgolfcpu
    2.3y ago

    After purchasing the Pro version I spent months working with their development teams trying to work out bugs. The latest version of the directory either randomly replicates directory entries or, if you enable the setting to delete duplicates, it deletes not only duplicates but every list item in several of the lists. While it will probably take me hundreds of hours to switch to something else and get all of the listings re-entered I cant justify wasting any more time trying to get Simple Business Directory with Maps working.

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  3. ★★★★★ Lunzo
    2.5y ago

    I have been receiving great support from Jamil at QuantumCloud. General response time is about a day. They’ve assisted me on several issues concerning my WordPress theme template and the plugin UI. I’d recommend this plugin!

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  4. ★★★★★ p-rposters
    2.9y ago

    I've been using QuantumCloud plugins since July 2022. I'd like to take this opportunity to share my opinions of their product and service with those of you who might be considering their plugins (or themes). I started with their "Simple Link Directory" (SLD) plugin for a client website that wanted to have a local business directory. The plugin was just what I was looking for. It provided a clean, attractive layout that showcased the many businesses. It included all the basics - name, address, phone, website, email, social media links, and their hours of operation. The layout I chose (they actually offer more than a dozen different, unique layouts to choose from) featured a place to show the thumbnail of the website (or Facebook profile). Another thing that is really helpful and saves time is that you can enter the website address and click a button to auto-generate a thumbnail and fill in the basic information. Even though I chose to do each entry manually for my client, the ability for the auto-generate feature is greatly appreciated. What I particularly enjoy is the option to enter a detailed business description and add pictures or videos of the individual business. This is something the local businesses really enjoyed because it allowed them to customize their presentation. It's one more way for business owners to promote their business in the vastness of the Internet. I want to mention that you could also set up your directory using a "subscription-based" protocol, where a potential business can pay for a listing. I don't utilize this option, but I can see where it could be a good choice for some websites. So, if you've read all the way down to this point, I think you understand that I really like the plugin and its performance. Here's where it takes a different turn. I was developing another website and was introduced to another QuantumCloud plugin. This one is called "Simple Business Directory" (SBD). Even though this plugin is very similar in operation to their SLD plugin, it is even more robust and powerful. For my current project, this plugin offers a very powerful map system. You can provide a large interactive map that shows lots of different businesses. And, you can also offer a map on each individual business description section. This is a wonderful way to help people visually locate the business. You can even provide the specific latitude and longitude numbers to show the exact location of the business. Also, regarding the maps - you can utilize the Google Map platform or a simpler option called "OpenStreetMap". You just toggle your choice within the powerful Settings section of the plugin. This was the perfect addition for my latest directory. I love the map system. I also see from the QuantumCloud website that they offer an amazing list of helpful plugins and WordPress themes. I will certainly be using more of them in the future. All the good things I've said about the QuantumCloud plugins pales in comparison to my high regard and appreciation for the customer/tech service provided. The developer's name is Jamil Nawshad. I have worked with many developers and support people, but I have never worked with anyone with more knowledge and understanding of their product. What also sets Jamil at the top of my list is that he is truly helpful and genuinely interested in helping me accomplish my "dream" for the integration of his plugins. He never made me feel like a pest… he never treated me with disrespect… and he was always available to help. This is a good man! These are excellent plugins. And, the cost of these premium plugins is so affordable and fair. For one small fee, I was able to purchase the Pro Master License that allows me to use the plugin on up to 100 websites, with lifetime auto-updates, lifetime priority support, lifetime usage. No yearly renewal fees! This is such an excellent way of purchasing plugins. Thank you Jamil, for your plugin and your support.

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  5. ★★★★★ skiman1
    3.0y ago

    Fantastic, fast and patient support, they know their stuff, I would not hesitate to use their products!

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  6. ★★★★★ reflexi
    3.2y ago

    The support was really helpful, perfect !

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  7. ★★★★★ dley
    3.2y ago

    Had a few requests with their Simple Business Listing Plugin (which is amazing by the way) and they were fast to respond and simply added the features / options I asked for. Great work! Impressed. Thank you.

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  8. ★★★★★ rolento
    3.4y ago

    excellent plugin and supportthank you!

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Behavioral tests

via WP Hive

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

✓ Low memory footprint
✓ Low page-speed impact
✓ Runs on latest PHP + WP
✓ No PHP errors
✓ No JS errors
✓ Activates cleanly
✓ No resource errors
✓ No external HTTP errors
✓ Optimized database use
✕ Frequently updated

Languages

via translate.wordpress.org

Translated into 4 languages, 0 at 90% or more

Russian 37%
Spanish (Spain) 12%
Dutch 9%
Spanish (Mexico) 1%

AI assistants

How it's measured →

Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.

Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.

Readme readiness

7 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026

Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.

  • ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
  • ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
  • ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
  • ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("suitable for", "use cases", "use this").
  • ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder, Stripe and 6 more.
  • ✓ Headings and lists 9 headings and 12 lists.
  • ✓ Enough to quote 14,678 characters of description.
  • ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.

Growth timeline

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

  1. 2026-10-30 200+ → 300+ up after 3 days in tier
  2. 2026-10-27 300+ → 200+ down after 1 days in tier
  3. 2026-10-26 200+ → 300+ up after 27 days in tier
  4. 2026-09-29 300+ → 200+ down after 29 days in tier
  5. 2026-08-31 200+ → 300+ up after 50 days in tier
  6. 2026-07-12 300+ → 200+ down after 2 days in tier
  7. 2026-07-10 200+ → 300+ up after 11 days in tier
  8. 2026-06-29 300+ → 200+ down after 5 days in tier

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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