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Simple Business Directory – AI Powered

by QuantumCloud · eCommerce

Also makes 25 other plugins · 23.2K+ installs across the portfolio →

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

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

91 health vs 68 average across 5,562 eCommerce 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.

98 / 100

Excellent listing optimization

Well tuned across the board

Update recency 100/100
WP compatibility 100/100
Rating quality 91/100
Listing tuning 100/100

Daily downloads

Since 2022-10-05 · 1,426 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive

+66% vs prior 30d
22Downloads · Aug 26

30-day downloads

Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges

2.0K

now · peak 2.7K

2K30d downloads · Aug 26

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

Simple Business Dire · #11330 you Web Directory Free · #9991 Directorist: AI-Powe · #1304 GeoDirectory · #1473

Rating trend

Star average over time · dips mark rough releases

4.9Stars · Aug 26

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.

6.7Kper 1k installs · Aug 26

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.

26

releases in the last 12 months

2mo ago

latest release · v7.0.9

179

tagged releases on record

Recent releases

7.0.9 · 2mo ago7.1.2 · 2mo ago7.1.1 · 2mo ago7.1.0 · 2mo ago7.0.8 · 3mo ago7.0.7 · 3mo ago7.0.6 · 3mo ago7.0.4 · 4mo ago7.0.3 · 4mo ago7.0.2 · 4mo ago7.0.1 · 4mo ago6.9.9 · 5mo ago6.9.8 · 5mo ago6.9.7 · 5mo ago

What its installed base runs

via wordpress.org

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 74% run the current release. 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.

modeled estimate
300–400 ≈370

Modeled within the band wp.org reports; tightens as we track daily.

Install history · since 2019-09-05 · 1,388 observations

300Installs · Aug 26

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

N/A

Est. acquisition value

N/A

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. A small install base leaves thin data to model from.

Details

Version
7.1.6
Last updated
6d ago
Added
2017-06-08 · 9 yrs old
Requires WP
5.3
Tested up to
7.1
Requires PHP
7.4

Recent reviews

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  1. Rafael Feitosa
    1.6y 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
    2.2y 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
    2.3y 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
    2.7y 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
    2.8y ago

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

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  6. reflexi
    3.0y ago

    The support was really helpful, perfect !

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  7. dley
    3.0y 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
    3.2y 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 35%
Spanish (Spain) 12%
Dutch 9%
Spanish (Mexico) 1%

Growth timeline

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

  1. 2026-08-31 200+ → 300+ up after 50 days in tier
  2. 2026-07-12 300+ → 200+ down after 2 days in tier
  3. 2026-07-10 200+ → 300+ up after 11 days in tier
  4. 2026-06-29 300+ → 200+ down after 5 days in tier
  5. 2026-06-24 200+ → 300+ up after 2 days in tier
  6. 2026-06-22 300+ → 200+ down after 1 days in tier
  7. 2026-06-21 200+ → 300+ up after 1 days in tier
  8. 2026-06-20 300+ → 200+ down after 1 days in tier

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