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Business Directory Plugin
What it is
Business Directory Plugin is a self-hosted WordPress plugin for creating business, member, staff, and other directory listing sites. Its free core includes customizable fields, image uploads, search, payments, recurring payments, CSV import and export, and unlimited listings. Stripe and Authorize.net are available in the free plugin; Stripe adds a 3% transaction fee on top of Stripe processing fees until the license is upgraded. Premium features include Google Maps, ZIP code search, ratings and reviews, claim listings, discount codes, and paid-listing restrictions. Listings are stored as WordPress posts in the site’s database and remain after deactivation or deletion; removal requires the separate Uninstall tool. The plugin includes reCAPTCHA and lists compatibility with several SEO, language, and navigation plugins. It is described as responsive and mobile-friendly with compatible WordPress themes. Paid plans are listed at $99 a year, $149 a year, and $249 a year.
For and against
For
- Unlimited listings in free core
- Supports CSV import and export
- Includes Stripe and Authorize.net
- Listings remain in WordPress database
- Premium plans add Google Maps
Against
- Requires self-hosted WordPress
- No free trial
- Stripe adds a 3% transaction fee
- Customization support is customer responsibility
The verdict
Business Directory Plugin provides a broad free directory foundation for self-hosted WordPress sites, with paid upgrades for mapping, reviews, claims, and other controls. Its platform requirement and Stripe fee should be considered before choosing a plan.
Who it suits
It suits business owners, bloggers, designers, developers, photographers, freelancers, and agencies building custom WordPress directories. A self-hosted WordPress website is required.
Plans and prices
Free
Unlimited listings · core directory features · Stripe and Authorize.net payments
Read 9 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Basic
1 site · unlimited listings · Authorize.net · PayPal
Read 9 Oct 2026 · businessdirectoryplugin.com
Pro
3 sites · priority support · all Basic features · Stripe
Read 9 Oct 2026 · businessdirectoryplugin.com
Elite
25 sites · priority support · all Pro features · Payfast
Read 9 Oct 2026 · businessdirectoryplugin.com
On the record
- Company
- The pricing page identifies S11 Directories, LLC in its copyright notice.businessdirectoryplugin.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limit
- The vendor says the plugin requires a self-hosted WordPress website and does not work on non-WordPress sites.businessdirectoryplugin.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Data ownership
- Listings are stored as WordPress posts in the site's own database and remain if the plugin is deactivated or deleted; removal requires the separate Uninstall tool.wordpress.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Free core features
- The free plugin includes customizable fields, image uploads, search, payments, recurring payments, CSV import and export, and has no listing limit.wordpress.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The plugin lists compatibility with Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO, WPML, NavXT Breadcrumbs, and WP-PageNavi.wordpress.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The vendor describes the product as suitable for business owners, bloggers, designers, developers, photographers, freelancers, and agencies building custom WordPress directories.businessdirectoryplugin.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Paid listing features
- Premium features include Google Maps, ZIP code search, ratings and reviews, claim listings, discount codes, and paid listing restrictions.wordpress.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Payments
- Stripe and Authorize.net are available in the free plugin; Stripe charges a 3% transaction fee on top of Stripe processing fees until the license is upgraded.wordpress.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- Business Directory Plugin is a WordPress plugin for creating business, member, staff, and other directory listing sites.wordpress.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Responsive design
- The plugin says it is mobile-friendly and responsive with well-built WordPress themes.wordpress.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Spam prevention
- The feature list includes reCAPTCHA to block spam listings.wordpress.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing page says support covers built-in features and custom code writing, customization, and troubleshooting are the customer's responsibility or their developer's.businessdirectoryplugin.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support response
- The about page says weekday support requests receive a response within 24 hours and weekend responses are slower.businessdirectoryplugin.com · read 9 Oct 2026
