Plugin Updated Apr 15, 2023

GeoDirectory Framework

by GeoDirectory wpgeodirectory.com v2.0.0.6 Unlimited sites

GeoDirectory Framework is a theme framework from the GeoDirectory team, built to style and structure directory websites that run on the GeoDirectory plugin. It gives you a responsive base with Customizer controls for layout, colors, fonts, headers and footers, plus a clean starting point for your own child themes.

Version: 2.0.0.6
Developer: GeoDirectory
Type: WordPress plugin
Requires: GeoDirectory
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
Topics: Directory and Listing Plugins

What’s new in GeoDirectory Framework 2.0.0.6

Version 2.0.0.6 Latest

ImprovedUse UsersWP for mobile login

What it does

Running a directory on WordPress means your listing pages, category pages, signup forms and add listing pages all need to look consistent with the rest of the site. This framework is designed to work with the GeoDirectory plugin, which it requires, so those directory pages are styled from the start. It suits local business listings, event directories, global directories and niche directory projects where you want a dependable visual base instead of patching styles together.

Most design changes happen in the WordPress Customizer with a live preview, so you can adjust colors, fonts, layouts, widget areas, headers and footers without writing code. You can pick a fluid or fixed-width layout and turn widget sections on or off. Developers can build child themes on top of it and override GeoDirectory plugin templates inside the child theme, which keeps custom page designs separate from the core plugin files.

Best for

Local business listing sites built with GeoDirectory
Event and niche directory websites
Developers creating custom GeoDirectory child themes

Features

Built for GeoDirectory pages

Styles GeoDirectory plugin pages such as listing categories, listing details, signup forms and add listing pages so they match the rest of your directory site.

Responsive mobile-first design

Adapts to desktops, tablets and phones, and menus automatically switch to mobile-friendly versions on smaller screens so visitors can browse listings on any device.

Customizer settings with live preview

Change colors, fonts, layouts and widget areas through the WordPress Customizer and watch the result update in real time, with no coding needed for these adjustments.

Fluid or fixed-width layouts

Choose between a fluid layout that stretches across the screen or a fixed-width layout, depending on how you want your directory content to sit on the page.

Header and footer styling

Customize logos, menu fonts, colors, backgrounds, borders and gradients in the header and footer areas to give your directory a consistent, branded look.

Child theme foundation

Works as a parent framework for your own child themes, giving developers and designers a structured starting point for building custom directory designs.

Template overrides in child themes

Modify GeoDirectory plugin templates safely inside a child theme, so you can tailor page designs without editing the core plugin files themselves.

Widget area controls

Enable or disable widget sections to decide which sidebar and footer content areas appear on your site, keeping layouts as simple or detailed as you like.

Questions about GeoDirectory Framework

Do I need the GeoDirectory plugin to use this?

Yes. The framework is built to work with the GeoDirectory plugin and requires it. The plugin handles the directory functions, while this framework provides the theme styling and layout for pages like listings, categories, signup forms and add listing pages.

Can I customize the design without coding?

Yes. Colors, fonts, layouts, widget areas, and header and footer elements can all be adjusted in the WordPress Customizer with a live preview. You can also switch between fluid and fixed-width layouts and turn widget sections on or off from the settings.

Can I change how GeoDirectory listing pages look?

You can. Beyond the Customizer options, the framework lets you override GeoDirectory plugin templates inside a child theme. That way you can tailor page designs for your directory without altering the core plugin files.

Will my directory work well on phones?

The framework uses a responsive, mobile-first design that adapts to different screen sizes. Menus automatically switch to mobile-friendly versions on smaller screens, and mobile login can use UsersWP.

Is GeoDirectory Framework free?

The code of GeoDirectory Framework 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 GeoDirectory Framework is this?

Version 2.0.0.6. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update GeoDirectory Framework?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of GeoDirectory Framework automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.

What does GeoDirectory Framework need?

GeoDirectory Framework needs GeoDirectory installed and active.