Web Directory plugin Free – AI powered
by Shamalli · Uncategorized
A WordPress directory plugin for business listings: categories, locations, fields, maps, and AI that writes the listing fields for you.
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
300+
≈390 estimated
Momentum
+21%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “google maps”, “listings” and “classifieds” for “staff directory”, “web to print” and “maplibre”. “google maps” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “staff directory” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “listings” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “web to print” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “classifieds” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #21. “maplibre” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
89 health vs 58 average across 25,735 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.5%
of downloads still active
At least 300 of 59.4K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,765 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized 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 22 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
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
Updated 10 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.1★ over 20 reviews, smoothed to 4.10★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
8 of 8 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →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.
37
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
15%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| web directory | #1 | #3 | 0 |
| directory plugin your tag | #5 | #14 | up 8 |
| company directory | #3 | #7 | 0 |
| directory | #6 | #16 | up 3 |
| web to print | #4 | #8 | 0 |
| business directory your tag | #7 | #16 | up 1 |
| staff directory | #4 | #9 | 0 |
| wordpress directory | #7 | #17 | down 1 |
| web maps | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| maplibre | #5 | #4 | 0 |
| active directory | #6 | #13 | 0 |
| plugin directory | #6 | #17 | 0 |
| free ai | #11 | #20 | down 1 |
| web services | #8 | #15 | 0 |
| member directory | #7 | #12 | up 5 |
| locations directory | #5 | #12 | 0 |
| link directory | #9 | #19 | 0 |
| directory listing | #9 | #17 | down 1 |
| free quick view | #10 | #16 | down 2 |
| google web fonts | #10 | #22 | up 1 |
| google maps your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| listings your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
170 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 134 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “google maps”, “listings” and “classifieds” for “staff directory”, “web to print” and “maplibre”. “google maps” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “staff directory” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “listings” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “web to print” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “classifieds” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #21. “maplibre” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,487 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 3.3K · peaks are release surges
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
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
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.
22
releases in the last 12 months
10d ago
latest release · v2.3.6 · 21 Oct 2026
69
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare 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.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “300+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 42 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 400.
Install history since 1 Jan 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ charlesluck591.9y ago
Whenever I’m faced with a paid version of a free plugin, my expectations usually circle the drain. And when I’m dealing with free plugins, knowing that this is an ecosystem of people that includes needy users who don’t really know what they’re doing, it can spawn very frustrated and “rude” support, especially when corners were cut on the documentation.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Daniel2.5y ago
The plugin works well and does what it’s supposed to. The support from the author is very good, with a quick response.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shemakeswebsites2.7y ago
The plugin itself isn’t bad. Dated compared to the competition but robust. Rated low for the developers conduct. He is very rude, arrogant, unprofessional and impatient. This is the first time I’ve encountered a developer who gets “annoyed” when you reach out for support. What a shame – thanks a lot Mihail! EDIT: Because this author did not like my review they contacted my client publicly on Facebook with half-truths and also left me a bad review on my Google business profile. This has been a truly disappointing experience – do not deal with unethical people, it’s not worth your time! This topic was modified 2 years, 5 months ago by shemakeswebsites. Reason: follow-up
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ anybooking3.1y ago
Plugins is very good for directories, but there is responsive issue, please solve the issue asap.When I see in mobile or in Tablet view the Map placed below the search form which I can not reverse.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jayrtfm3.1y ago
I am using the free version to make a database of social VR platforms (metaverse). I am also using it as a database for places in the metaverse, and for various software. There’s over a hundred aspects that need to be searchable. The categories are allowing me to easily separate out the types of databases, and the search forms are allowing me to make clear searches. With a few tiny tweaks this could easily be marketed as a general database plugin. So far I have not run into any show-stopping bugs or lack of features.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ vitos3133.9y ago
The plugin is good and not difficult to set up. But I can’t figure out how to make the photo upload field required. Can someone help me?
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ alexandercorfiant4.2y ago
Unfortunately, I bought that plugin like 2 years ago. I have had a hard time setting it up, and there were lots of bugs and constant updates to the plugin. Finally, the plugin lost its support from Envato Market, and we lost any reliable support. In the last version, the WooCoomerce feature does not work and the key which I bought was deactivated – it is a kind of robbery. Well, the support team is the most arrogant and unhelpful which I have ever encountered in the WordPress world and in the real world as well. Sad story, a waste of time, money, and lots of frustration.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ashiiii4.4y ago
we are using paid version of plugin and want to know some tip on how to load the map on lisring page on demand only? Say on a click of an image we want google to be called for map any help
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 11 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.3.6). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2026-08-12 CVE-2026-28142 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 1.7.13 Patched in 2.0
- 2026-07-27 CVE-2026-14785 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 1.7.13 Patched in 2.0
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Web Directory Free <= 1.7.12 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-12-28 CVE-2025-69018 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.12 Patched in 1.7.13
- 2025-04-17 CVE-2025-39567 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.8 Patched in 1.7.9
- 2025-03-24 CVE-2025-28904 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 1.7.6 Patched in 1.7.7
- 2024-09-30 CVE-2024-47379 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.3 Patched in 1.7.4
- 2024-08-09 CVE-2024-3673 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 1.7.2 Patched in 1.7.3
- 2024-07-09 CVE-2024-3669 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.1 Patched in 1.7.2
- 2024-05-23 CVE-2024-3552 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 1.6.9 Patched in 1.7.0
- Patched High · 8.8 Web Directory Free <= 1.6.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection via post_id ↗2023-06-01 CVE-2023-2201 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 1.6.8 Patched in 1.6.9
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 7.0.1
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
6 of 8 pass · checked 30 Oct 2026Can 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 5 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 5 of 5 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Block editor, Google Maps and 4 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 15 headings and 10 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 9,287 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
- 2026-09-19 400+ → 300+ down after 103 days in tier
- 2026-06-08 500+ → 400+ down after 15 days in tier
- 2026-05-24 400+ → 500+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-05-23 500+ → 400+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2026-05-20 400+ → 500+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-05-19 500+ → 400+ down after 61 days in tier
- 2026-03-19 400+ → 500+ up after 107 days in tier
- 2025-12-02 500+ → 400+ down after 22 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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Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads 20K+ installs · 4.6★ · 4 shared tags A -
GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 4 shared tags A -
HivePress – Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads Plugin 10K+ installs · 4.8★ · 4 shared tags A -
Classified Listing – AI-Powered Classified ads & Business Directory 9K+ installs · 4.8★ · 4 shared tags A -
Listdom: AI-powered Business Directory with Classifieds Ads Listings 1K+ installs · 4.7★ · 4 shared tags A -
AWP Classifieds 3K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A
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