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Directorist - Live Chat
This WordPress plugin adds live chat to directory websites built on the Directorist plugin. It lets directory owners talk with visitors in real time, answer questions as they come up and handle several conversations from a single dashboard.
- Version
- 2.5.0
- Released
- Jun 29, 2026
- Developer
- Directorist
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Directorist
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Directorist - Live Chat 2.5
Version 2.5 · Jun 29, 2026
Latest
- NewCompatibility with Directorist v8.8
What it does
Directory sites often get questions from visitors about listings, services or how the site works. Without a direct way to reply, those visitors may leave before they get an answer. This add-on gives you a chat channel inside your directory, so a visitor can type a question and you can respond while they are still on the page. It is built specifically for Directorist and requires that plugin to run.
Once set up, conversations come into one dashboard where you can follow and reply to multiple chat sessions at the same time. Notification alerts tell you when a new message arrives. The chat window can be styled to match your site's branding, and it adapts to mobile screens for both you and your visitors. Setup does not call for any coding, which makes it a practical fit for directory owners who manage their own sites.
Best for
- Directory websites built with Directorist
- Directory owners who answer visitor questions personally
- Local business and service listing sites
Features
Real-time messaging
Visitors can start a live chat on your directory and get replies right away, giving them a direct line to ask about listings or services.
Built for Directorist
Designed to work with the Directorist plugin, adding chat features to your directory without changing its existing design.
Multiple conversation management
Handle several chat sessions at once from a single dashboard, so you can keep up with more than one visitor at a time.
Customizable chat windows
Adjust the look of the chat window so it matches your website's branding and fits in with the rest of your directory.
New message notifications
Get alerts when new messages arrive, which helps you notice visitor questions quickly and respond before they leave.
Mobile responsive chat
The chat adapts to phones and tablets, so both you and your visitors can keep conversations going from mobile devices.
Visitor tracking
See information about visitor behavior through chat engagement, which can help you shape how you offer support on your directory.
No-code setup
Get live chat running on your directory without writing any code, using a straightforward interface for admins and users.
Directorist - Live Chat older versions
- 2.4.1Jan 6
- 2.3Aug 24, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Directorist - Live Chat
Does this work without the Directorist plugin?
No. Directorist - Live Chat is an add-on made for the Directorist directory plugin, and it requires Directorist to be active on your WordPress site. It adds chat features on top of your existing directory setup.
Can I reply to more than one visitor at the same time?
Yes. The plugin supports multi-conversation management, so you can handle several chat sessions at once. All conversations are managed from a single dashboard, and notification alerts let you know when new messages come in.
Can I change how the chat window looks?
Yes. The chat windows are customizable, so you can match their appearance to your website's branding. This helps the chat look like a natural part of your directory rather than something added on separately.
Will the chat work for visitors on phones?
Yes. The chat is mobile responsive and adapts to mobile devices. Both you and your visitors can send and read messages from a phone, so conversations can continue when someone is away from a desktop.
Is Directorist - Live Chat free?
The code of Directorist - Live Chat 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 - Live Chat is this?
Version 2.5.0, released Jun 29, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Directorist - Live Chat?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Directorist - Live Chat automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Directorist - Live Chat need?
Directorist - Live Chat needs Directorist installed and active.
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