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Directorist Announcement
Directorist Announcement is an add-on plugin for the Directorist directory plugin. It lets you post custom messages to your visitors as banners, modal pop-ups or sticky notifications, so updates, offers and alerts reach people while they browse your directory.
- Version
- 2.3
- Released
- Aug 24, 2025
- Developer
- Directorist
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Directorist
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Directorist Announcement 2.3
Version 2.3 · Aug 24, 2025
Latest
What it does
Directory sites often need a quick way to tell visitors something: a new listing category, a maintenance window, a promotion or a policy change. Without a dedicated tool, that usually means editing page content or adding a separate notice plugin that doesn't fit the directory layout. This add-on works inside your existing Directorist setup, placing announcement banners or pop-ups within the directory so the messages sit alongside your listings and pages.
You create and edit announcements from a management dashboard without writing code. Each message can have its own text, styling and visuals to match your site design. Display rules let you limit who sees an announcement by user role, location or specific page, and scheduling lets you set the dates and times a message appears. Announcements are built to be mobile responsive, so they display properly on phones and tablets as well as desktops.
Best for
- Directory websites built with the Directorist plugin
- Site owners who post regular updates, offers or alerts
- Agencies managing listing sites for local business clients
Features
Several announcement formats
Choose between banners, modal pop-ups or sticky notifications depending on how prominent you want a message to be and where it should appear.
Custom text and styling
Adjust the wording, styles and visuals of each announcement so it matches your brand and the look of your directory website.
Targeted display rules
Decide who sees each announcement by setting rules based on user roles, locations or specific pages of your directory.
Scheduled announcements
Set specific dates and times for messages to appear, which is useful for planned promotions, events or maintenance notices.
Built into Directorist layouts
Embed announcement banners or pop-ups within your existing Directorist directory layout so notices feel consistent with the rest of the site.
No-code management dashboard
Create, edit and manage all your announcements from one interface, with no coding knowledge needed to keep messages current.
Mobile responsive display
Announcements are designed to work across devices, so visitors on phones and tablets see your notices as clearly as desktop users.
Questions about Directorist Announcement
Does this work without Directorist?
No. Directorist Announcement is an add-on for the Directorist plugin, so you need Directorist running on your site. It places announcements within your existing Directorist directory layout rather than working as a standalone notice plugin.
Can I show an announcement only to certain users or on certain pages?
Yes. Targeted display options let you set rules based on user roles, locations or specific pages. That way, for example, a notice for listing owners or a message about one section of the directory only appears where it is relevant.
Can I set announcements to appear at a later date?
Yes. You can schedule announcements for specific dates and times, so a promotion or maintenance notice shows up when you planned it without you having to switch it on manually.
What kinds of announcements can I create?
You can create banners, modal pop-ups or sticky notifications. Each one can be customized with its own text, styles and visuals, and all of them are managed from the same dashboard without coding.
Is Directorist Announcement free?
The code of Directorist Announcement is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Directorist Announcement is this?
Version 2.3, released Aug 24, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Directorist Announcement?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Directorist Announcement automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Directorist Announcement need?
Directorist Announcement needs Directorist installed and active.
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