Web Directory Free is a WordPress app, with a 4.1 average rating from 20 reviews, as of July 9, 2026.
Web Directory Free is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Shamalli. With a rating of 4.1★ from 20 reviews.
AppRanks data: Web Directory Free ranks #0 in Classifieds on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Web Directory Free is a well-rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Google Maps category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 20 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by Shamalli — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (20) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Web Directory Free works
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Build Directory or Classifieds site in some minutes. The plugin combines flexibility of WordPress and functionality of Directory and Classifieds.
Demo | Documentation | Full version
The easiest way to build an online directory website on WordPress is to install Web Directory plugin. As well it is really easy to convert any existing site into a fully featured directory business website with the directory plugin. WordPress directory plugin for any purposes, and examples would be classifieds, events directory, cars, bikes, boats and other vehicles dealers site, restaurants, pets, real estate portal, wedding site, yellow pages, local directories, map store locator.
Moreover, it also features location based directory. Maps & map markers functionality gives users fast and easy ability to find nearby places by powerful search system.
Easy setup Just create 2 pages with following shortcodes:
[webdirectory]
Example
Example custom home page 1
Example custom home page 2
Example custom home page 3
Example custom home page 4
Example custom home page 5
Example custom home page 6
and optional page:
[webdirectory-listing-page]
Following shortcode will place header with title, breadcrumbs and featured image for listings, categories, locations pages:
[webdirectory-page-header]
This shortcode is used to build additional pages with listings:
[webdirectory-listings]
Connected Sticky Shortcodes
4 Columns
Only Sticky & Featured
Geolocation with Listings
Listings Carousel
This shortcode is used to build google maps with listings locations as map markers.
[webdirectory-map]
Search + AJAX Map + Listings
Radius circle
AJAX Map
Geolocation
All Listings of Location
With the Search Form
Categories search on map
Draw Panel
Build categories tables, lists and grids:
[webdirectory-categories]
Example
Build locations tables, lists and grids:
[webdirectory-locations]
Example
This shortcode builds directory search form:
[webdirectory-search]
Example
Checkboxes Search
Categories Search
Locations search & the Map
Search in radius
Prices search
Dependent search
Datepicker
Ratings search
More filters
Opened & Closed
Renders frontend buttons: submit new listing, my favourites button and these buttons on single listing page: edit listing, print listing, put in/out favourites list, save listing in PDF:
[webdirectory-buttons]
Example
Directory listings in slider view:
[webdirectory-slider]
Example
Displays breadcrumbs in the place of this shortcode. This shortcode need when you build custom home page:
[webdirectory-breadcrumbs]
Displays category, location or tag title in the place of this shortcode. This shortcode need when you build custom home page.
[webdirectory-term-title]
Displays category, location or tag description in the place of this shortcode. This shortcode need when you build custom home page:
[webdirectory-term-description]
More information you can find at the detailed shortcodes guide
The plugin offers tons of features. Print listing, save in bookmarks, download in PDF, SEO friendly pages, images, YouTube and Vimeo videos attachments, custom fields, custom icons, customize colors and much more customization options.
Features of wordpress directory plugin
Directory shortcodes, including: listings, maps, categories, locations, search box, slider and their widgets
Compatibility with page builders, like WP Bakery Visual Composer and SiteOrigin
Ability to build Custom Home pages
Demo data import tool
Restrict ads by listings levels
Sticky and featured listings options
Raise up directory listings
Renew expired listings
Upgrade/downgrade listings levels
5-star ratings for listings
Customizable content fields of different types
Font Awesome icons for custom content fields
Category-based content fields
Order directory listings by date, title, distance, content fields
Powerful search by content fields
Adapted for the Relevanssi search plugin
Icons for categories
Search by categories and locations
SEO friendly – fully compatible with Yoast WordPress SEO plugin
Locations search in radius – results displaying on map
Multiple locations for one listing
Google Maps and MapBox (OpenStreetMap) integrated
Search form on a map
Custom map markers
Draw search area on a map
YouTube and Vimeo videos attachments for listings
Images AJAX uploading
Contact listing owner form + integration with Contact Form 7 plugin
Bookmarks functionality
‘Print listing’ option
‘Get listing in PDF’ option
Adapted for reCaptcha
Fully customizable and easy in configuration
The plugin uses custom post types and taxonomies
Responsive design based on Twitter Bootstrap
Custom Google Map styles
Supports RTL (Right To Left) – layout, functionality, UI widgets
CSV import/export/bulk update with ability to import images files
Features of full version
PayPal payment gateway including PayPal subscriptions
Stripe payments service
WooCommerce payments system compatible
Frontend submission and dashboard
Visitors can claim existing listings
Multi-Directory support
6 months free support
Lifetime updates
Category rankings
As of Jul 9, 2026- Classifieds#0of 10Top 1%
- Directory plugin#0of 11Top 1%
- Google Maps#0of 25Top 1%
- Listings#0of 22Top 1%
- Search forms#0of 1Top 1%
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Track daily rank changes, category shifts, and position volatility.
Keyword rankings
Web Directory Free ranks for 3 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #616
- Rank #620
- Rank #637
Competitors & alternatives
Web Directory Freedoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked google maps apps on WordPress:
Where Web Directory Free stands in the Google Maps category
Web Directory Free ranks #0 of 25 apps in the Google Maps category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Web Directory Free?
Web Directory Free is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.1-star rating from 20 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Google Maps category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Shamalli.
Who uses Web Directory Free?
Currently around 400 active stores have installed Web Directory Free. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Google Maps category on WordPress.