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HivePress
What it is
HivePress is a WordPress plugin for creating directory and listing websites, including classifieds, marketplaces, and job boards. It supports custom listing fields, search filters, unlimited categories, custom user profile fields, and translation of static text. The WordPress block editor integration lets users create layouts without shortcodes. Site owners can accept public submissions and charge for listings, featured placement, and listing claims, with WooCommerce available for payment options. Free extensions cover claiming listings, favorites, private messages, location search, and reviews. HivePress also integrates with the MC4WP plugin to add a Mailchimp signup checkbox to registration. Support options include documentation, video tutorials, a community forum, email support, and a 24/7 AI Assistant trained on its documentation and common support topics. The free license covers the ListingHive theme and free extensions, with community forum support. The Bundle License is $99 a year and includes all themes and extensions, future products, unlimited sites, ongoing premium support, and automatic updates. The Multi-site Bundle License is $199 a year. The All Extensions bundle requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher.
For and against
For
- Works with the WordPress block editor.
- Supports custom fields, filters, and unlimited categories.
- Can charge for listings and featured placement.
- Free extensions include favorites and location search.
- Bundle License covers unlimited sites.
Against
- The free license includes only ListingHive and free extensions.
- Bundle License costs $99 a year.
- Multi-site Bundle License costs $199 a year.
- All Extensions requires WordPress 5.0 and PHP 7.4.
The verdict
HivePress provides listing, customization, and monetization tools for WordPress sites, with free extensions and paid bundles. Check the license scope and stated WordPress and PHP requirements before choosing a bundle.
Who it suits
HivePress suits people building WordPress directory, listing, classified, service, or marketplace websites. It offers tools for configuring listings and collecting payments for selected listing activities.
Plans and prices
Free License
ListingHive theme only · Free extensions only · Community forum support · WP.org repository updates
Read 2 Oct 2026 · hivepress.io
Bundle License
All themes and extensions · Future products · Unlimited sites · Ongoing premium support and automatic updates
Read 2 Oct 2026 · hivepress.io
Multi-site Bundle License
Multi-site license · Access to all extensions, themes, and future products · Ongoing premium support and automatic updates
Read 2 Oct 2026 · hivepress.io
On the record
- Customization
- The plugin supports custom listing fields, search filters, unlimited categories, custom user profile fields, and translation of static text.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Editor
- HivePress integrates with the WordPress block editor so users can create layouts without shortcodes.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The extensions page lists free add-ons for claiming listings, favorites, private messages, location search, and reviews.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Mailchimp integration
- HivePress integrates with the MC4WP plugin to add a Mailchimp signup checkbox to user registration.help.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Monetization
- The maker says users can charge for listings, featured placement, and listing claims, and use WooCommerce for payment options.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Payment security
- The All Extensions page says payments are secured by Paddle and that prices exclude tax.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- HivePress is a free multipurpose WordPress plugin for creating directory and listing websites.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Refunds and cancellation
- The Bundle License page offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and says subscriptions can be canceled at any time.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Spam protection
- The integrations help page lists Google reCAPTCHA and CleanTalk spam protection guides.help.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers documentation, video tutorials, a community forum, email support, and a 24/7 AI Assistant trained on its documentation and common support topics.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Technical requirements
- The All Extensions bundle lists WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher as requirements.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker lists directories, classifieds, marketplaces, and job boards as use cases.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The maker describes the bundle as suited to directory, listing, classified, service, or marketplace websites.hivepress.io · read 2 Oct 2026
