DirectoryBloom
Build a business directory on WordPress — no recurring fees
DirectoryBloom lets you create a fully searchable business directory with listing submissions, category and location filtering, Google Maps integration, and a moderation queue. GeoDirectory charges $149/yr and Business Directory Plugin $199/yr for comparable features. DirectoryBloom is a one-time purchase that handles everything from local business listings to staff directories and real estate catalogs.
See It in Action
Real screenshots from the WordPress admin dashboard
Published, pending, and draft listing counts with category breakdown
A single listing with image, contact info, address, and category badge
Interactive Google Maps view with listing pins and popup cards
Choose Your License
One-time payment, lifetime access. No subscriptions.
- Single site license
- Core features
- 1 year of updates
- Email support
- Up to 5 sites
- All features unlocked
- Lifetime updates
- Priority email support
- Advanced integrations
- Unlimited sites
- All Pro features
- Lifetime updates
- Priority support
- White label option
- API access
DirectoryBloom - Pro License
One-time payment • Lifetime updates • 30-day money-back guarantee
Listing Custom Post Type
Each listing is a full WordPress post with title, description, featured image, excerpt, and custom fields for address, phone, and website.
Category & Location Taxonomies
Organise listings with hierarchical categories (Restaurants > Italian) and locations (New York > Manhattan). Both show in the REST API and admin columns.
Google Maps Integration
Display listings on an interactive map with pins. Visitors can click markers to see a card with the listing name, address, and link.
Frontend Listing Submission
Let business owners submit their own listings via a front-end form. Submissions enter a moderation queue for admin review before publishing.
Moderation Queue
New submissions land in "Pending" status. Approve, edit, or reject listings from the WordPress admin before they go live.
Listing Card Layout
Each listing renders as a clean card with featured image, category badge, excerpt, address, phone, and a "Visit Website" link.
Archive & Single Templates
DirectoryBloom registers its own archive and single-post templates with clean URLs (/directory/ and /directory/listing-name/).
REST API Enabled
Listings, categories, and locations are fully available through the WordPress REST API, enabling headless front-ends and mobile apps.
Custom Icon Per Listing
Assign an emoji or icon to each listing that displays when no featured image is set. Adds visual variety to your directory grid.
Admin Statistics
View published, pending, and draft counts alongside total categories — all from the admin dashboard without needing a separate analytics plugin.
Easy Installation
Get up and running in minutes
Purchase & Download
Complete your purchase and download the plugin ZIP file from your dashboard.
Upload to WordPress
Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin in your WordPress admin and select the ZIP file.
Activate Plugin
Click "Activate" after installation completes.
Enter License Key
Go to the plugin settings and enter your license key to activate updates and support.