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Simple Business Directory - Pro
This WordPress plugin lets you build a business directory with interactive maps and a store locator. Visitors can search for listings near them and browse by category or location, and you can run it as a store finder, staff list, vendor directory or local guide.
- Version
- 16.0.1
- Released
- Aug 28, 2026
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Simple Business Directory - Pro 16.0.1
Version 16.0.1 · Aug 28, 2026
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What it does
Many sites need a way to list places or people and help visitors find the ones closest to them. Simple Business Directory - Pro handles this with a directory that sits on top of a map. You can use Google Maps through its API, or choose OpenStreetMap, which works without API keys. Geolocation and distance search let visitors find nearby listings, and map clustering groups markers so busy areas stay readable.
The plugin works with WordPress themes and with page builders such as Gutenberg, Elementor and Beaver Builder. You can set the directory up as a single page or as a multi-page layout, or show a map-only view. If you want the directory to earn money, paid listings and claim listings can take payments through PayPal and Stripe. The layouts are responsive, so they adapt to phones and tablets. WooCommerce is listed as a requirement.
Best for
- Retail chains that need a store locator
- Local business, restaurant or vendor directory sites
- Companies building staff directories or intranet contact lists
Features
Google Maps or OpenStreetMap
Pick the Google Maps API, or use OpenStreetMap instead, which runs without needing any API keys to display your directory maps.
Geolocation and distance search
Visitors can search by their location and distance to find businesses, stores or contacts within a radius of where they are.
Map clustering
Nearby markers are grouped into clusters so maps for dense directories stay clear instead of crowded with overlapping pins.
Map only mode
Show your listings as a map-only view when you want visitors to browse locations visually without a separate list layout.
Single or multi-page layouts
Build the directory as one page or as a full multi-page structure, depending on how many listings you have and how people navigate.
Paid and claim listings
Charge for listing submissions or let business owners claim their listings, with payments handled through PayPal and Stripe.
Page builder compatibility
Place and adjust the directory using Gutenberg, Elementor or Beaver Builder, alongside the WordPress theme you already use.
Responsive display
Directory pages and maps adjust to desktops, tablets and smartphones so listings stay readable on smaller screens.
Simple Business Directory - Pro older versions
- 15.9.5Jul 28
- 15.8.2Dec 29, 2025
- 15.1.2Apr 18, 2024
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Simple Business Directory - Pro
Do I need a Google Maps API key to use it?
No. You can use Google Maps with its API if you prefer it, or switch to OpenStreetMap, which the plugin supports without API keys. That gives you a mapping option even if you do not want to set up a Google account.
Can I charge businesses to be listed?
Yes. The plugin supports paid listing submissions and claim listings, so owners can pay to add or take over a listing. Payments go through the PayPal and Stripe gateways built into the plugin.
Will it work with my page builder?
It is described as compatible with WordPress themes and with page builders including Gutenberg, Elementor and Beaver Builder, so you can place the directory inside pages you build with those editors.
Is it only for store locators?
No. Beyond store finders, it can run a local business directory, restaurant listings, vendor lists, an employee database, a contact manager or a radius search tool on public or intranet sites.
Is Simple Business Directory - Pro free?
The code of Simple Business Directory - Pro 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 Simple Business Directory - Pro is this?
Version 16.0.1, released Aug 28, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Simple Business Directory - Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Simple Business Directory - Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Simple Business Directory - Pro need?
Simple Business Directory - Pro needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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