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Directorist - Search Alert
This plugin is an extension for the Directorist directory plugin that adds search alerts to your site. Visitors save the search criteria they care about, then get notified when new listings that match are added, so they hear about relevant entries without checking back by hand.
- Version
- 1.0.4
- Released
- Oct 14, 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 - Search Alert 1.0.4
Version 1.0.4 · Oct 14, 2026
Latest
- FixedSave search modal input fields missing on listing pages
- FixedSave search modal visibility with fixed theme headers
What it does
Directory visitors often search, find nothing new, and leave. Search alerts give them a reason to return. With this extension, a user sets up a search with the filters they want, subscribes to it, and receives a notification by email or push when a matching listing appears. Users choose how often alerts arrive, so someone who wants a daily summary and someone who wants to hear right away can both be served.
The extension requires Directorist and works inside its directory system, so alerts follow the same listings and search fields your directory already uses. Users manage their own subscriptions, and saved searches include username links. Administrators get dashboard data on alert activity, user preferences and engagement. Setup happens in an admin panel without coding, the interfaces work on mobile devices, and it is compatible with popular translation plugins. It suits local business directories, job boards and classified listing sites.
Best for
- Local business directories built with Directorist
- Job boards where seekers want alerts for new openings
- Classified listing sites with returning buyers
Features
Alerts for new matching listings
Users are notified when new listings are added that match the search criteria they saved, so they learn about relevant entries without repeating the search.
User-selected alert frequency
Each subscriber picks how often notifications arrive, which helps people stay informed without receiving more messages than they want.
Email and push delivery
Alerts can be sent by email or as push notifications, giving users more than one way to receive updates about new listings.
Detailed search filters
Users define specific search parameters for each alert, so the notifications they receive match the kind of listing they actually want.
Subscription management for users
Visitors can review and manage their own search alerts, and saved searches include username links for easier reference.
Admin dashboard data
Site administrators can view information on alert performance, user preferences and engagement metrics from the dashboard.
Translation plugin compatibility
The extension works with popular translation plugins, and its search alert text has full translation coverage for multilingual directories.
Mobile friendly interfaces
Alert and subscription screens are responsive, so users can set up and manage alerts from phones and tablets.
Directorist - Search Alert older versions
- 1.0.3Aug 251 improvement, 1 fix
- 1.0.2Aug 26, 20251 fix
- 1.0.0Aug 24, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Directorist - Search Alert
Do I need Directorist to use this?
Yes. This is an extension for the Directorist plugin and requires it. It adds search alerts on top of your existing Directorist directory, using its listings and search system.
How do users receive their alerts?
Alerts can be delivered by email or as push notifications. Users also choose how often they receive them, so they can get frequent updates or fewer, depending on their preference.
Can visitors change or remove alerts they have set up?
Yes. Users can manage their own search alert subscriptions, adjusting or removing them as their interests change. Saved searches also include username links.
Will it work on a multilingual directory?
The extension is compatible with popular translation plugins, and its search alert text has complete translation coverage, so it can be used on directories that serve visitors in more than one language.
Is Directorist - Search Alert free?
The code of Directorist - Search Alert 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 - Search Alert is this?
Version 1.0.4, released Oct 14, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Directorist - Search Alert?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Directorist - Search Alert automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Directorist - Search Alert need?
Directorist - Search Alert needs Directorist installed and active.
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