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Walkerton
Walkerton is a WordPress theme built for directory and listing websites. It suits travel agencies, local businesses and service providers who want visitors to search, filter and explore listings on a map. Customizable layouts and a user submission system round out the main job of running a directory.
- Version
- 1.3
- Released
- Feb 11, 2025
- Developer
- modeltheme
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Walkerton 1.3
Version 1.3 · Feb 11, 2025
Latest
What it does
Running a directory means organizing many listings so visitors can find the right one quickly. This theme handles that with search and filtering by keyword, category, location or tags, plus built-in map support so people can see where each listing sits. You can choose from multiple pre-built templates and adjust colors, fonts and other elements to match your brand, and the responsive design keeps listings readable on phones, tablets and desktops.
Content can come from you or from your community. A user submission system lets visitors or service providers add their own listings through the site, which helps a directory grow over time. On the back end, admin options cover listings, settings and content in one place, and the theme works with popular translation plugins if you need a directory in more than one language. Schema markup is included for your listing pages.
Best for
- Travel agencies presenting destinations and tours
- Local business and community service directories
- Platforms that collect listings from service providers
Features
Search and filtering
Visitors can narrow down listings by keyword, category, location or tags, so they reach relevant results without scrolling through the whole directory.
Integrated interactive maps
Built-in map support shows listings geographically, letting visitors explore destinations or businesses by where they are located.
User listing submissions
Visitors or service providers can submit their own listings directly through your site, helping your directory expand with community participation.
Customizable pre-built layouts
Pick from multiple pre-built templates, then change colors, fonts and page elements so the directory matches your brand identity.
Responsive design
Listings and directory pages adapt to different screen sizes, so the site stays usable on phones, tablets and desktop computers.
Admin panel options
Backend options let you manage listings, settings and content from one place, with controls designed to be approachable for beginners.
Translation plugin compatibility
The theme works with popular translation plugins, so you can offer your directory to visitors in multiple languages.
Schema markup
Clean code and schema markup are included to give search engines structured information about your listings.
Questions about Walkerton
Can visitors add their own listings to my directory?
Yes. Walkerton includes a user submission system that lets visitors or service providers submit listings directly through your site. This is useful for community directories or service platforms where providers want to list themselves.
How do people find listings on the site?
Visitors can search and filter by keyword, category, location or tags. Built-in map support also lets them browse listings geographically, which works well for travel destinations and local businesses.
Can I make the design match my brand?
You can choose from multiple pre-built templates and customize colors, fonts and other elements. That gives you room to fit the directory to your brand without starting the design from scratch.
Does the theme work for a multilingual directory?
The theme is compatible with popular translation plugins, so you can translate your directory and reach visitors who speak different languages.
Is Walkerton free?
The code of Walkerton 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 Walkerton is this?
Version 1.3, released Feb 11, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Walkerton?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Walkerton automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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