Beast Directory pro
Build. Discover. Monetize.
Build powerful business, local service, classified, vehicle, property and event directories inside WordPress — with a complete free foundation and advanced Pro tools for search, bookings, monetization and automation.
Core
Complete directory platform
Pro
Advanced business workflows
4.9/5
Support rating
Everything a directory business needs, without the bloat
Free gives you a complete directory foundation. Pro adds the advanced tools that help you discover, monetize, automate and scale.
Listing Management
Create, edit, moderate and publish structured listings with media, authors, status and frontend submission.
Categories, Locations & Tags
Organize listings with hierarchical categories, location structures and flexible tags.
Custom Form Builder
Build listing forms with text, number, price, email, URL, date, time, select, checkbox, radio and upload fields.
Directory Builder
Configure directory types, archives, single listings, search and reusable blocks.
Search & Discovery
Keyword, taxonomy and custom-field discovery in Free; AJAX, radius, near-me and advanced filters in Pro.
Maps & Geocoding
Address, coordinates, maps, autocomplete and OpenStreetMap-based workflows with provider fallbacks.
Reviews & Claims
Moderated ratings and listing claims in Free, with verified reviews and advanced claim verification in Pro.
Leads & Owner Tools
Capture inquiries in Free; Pro adds pipelines, follow-ups, analytics and professional owner workflows.
Analytics & Notifications
Track directory activity and extend it with Pro conversion analytics, reminders and workflow notifications.
Grow Beast Directory with purpose-built Pro modules
Advanced capabilities are grouped around the workflows directory owners actually need — install and use Pro when your project is ready to grow.
Advanced Search & Filters
Turn directory discovery into a fast, flexible search experience.
- AJAX and instant results
- Radius / near-me search
- Custom-field, range and multi-select filters
- AND / OR logic and relevance sorting
Advanced Directory Builder
Build custom archive, card, single-listing and search layouts visually.
- Drag & drop layouts
- Header, sidebar and footer blocks
- Responsive visibility controls
- Saved templates and presets
Booking & Reservations
Let listings accept appointments, services, events and reservations.
- Availability and time slots
- Capacity and buffer rules
- Calendar, cancellation and rescheduling
- Guest and owner booking workflows
Pricing Plans & Monetization
Turn listings into a revenue stream with controlled plans and checkout.
- Pay-per-listing and packages
- Subscriptions and renewals
- Featured listing upgrades
- Listing expiry and grace periods
Advanced Reviews & Claims
Build trust and verify business ownership.
- Criteria-based ratings
- Verified reviews and review voting
- Paid and verified claims
- Owner verification badges
Analytics & Owner Dashboard
Give directory owners the data and workspace they need.
- Views and search impressions
- Phone, website and map clicks
- Lead and booking conversion
- Listings, payments and renewals
Automation Engine
Connect triggers, conditions and actions across the directory.
- Listing and review triggers
- Booking and payment events
- Lead and claim workflows
- Notifications, status changes and tags
Advanced Maps & Geo
Make location a core part of directory discovery.
- Marker clustering
- Custom markers and map styles
- Directions and near-me
- Geo-fencing and map/list sync
Integrations & Developer Tools
Connect Beast Directory to the rest of your WordPress stack.
- WooCommerce and payment framework
- Advanced Elementor widgets
- REST API and webhooks
- CRM and automation integrations
Built around the people who manage and use directories
Free provides the core directory workflow. Pro extends the experience for owners, customers and administrators.
Administrator
Manage listings, categories, locations, forms, moderation, settings, analytics and directory-wide workflows.
Directory Owner
Manage listings, leads, bookings, claims, payments, analytics, renewals and business profile data.
Listing Manager
Submit and maintain listings, respond to leads and reviews, and manage listing information.
Visitor
Search, filter, view listings, contact businesses, submit reviews and use booking or claim flows where enabled.
Launch a real directory without paying
Beast Directory Free is designed as a complete directory foundation — not a crippled demo.
Core directory engine
Listings, statuses, media, authors, moderation, categories, locations and tags.
Forms & fields
Form Builder with core fields, validation, ordering, visibility and frontend/admin controls.
Search & maps
Keyword, category, location and tag discovery plus maps, geocoding and autocomplete workflows.
Reviews, claims & leads
Basic engagement workflows for reviews, listing claims and contact inquiries.
Analytics & notifications
Essential activity tracking and notifications for core directory events.
Import, export & integrations
CSV import/export, Gutenberg and basic Elementor-oriented widgets.
Simple, transparent Free & Pro
Start with the free directory platform. Upgrade when you need advanced discovery, monetization and automation.
Beast Directory Lite
$0/Forever
For life time
- Listings & taxonomy management
- Custom fields & Form Builder
- Directory Builder foundation
- Basic search & filters
- Maps & geocoding
- Reviews & basic claims
- Leads & contact forms
- Basic analytics & notifications
- CSV import/export
- Gutenberg & basic Elementor
Beast Directory Pro
$59/y
Personal License — use on 1 domain only
- Everything in Free
- Advanced AJAX search & filters
- Radius / Near Me / advanced geo
- Advanced Directory Builder
- Bookings & reservations
- Pricing plans & paid listings
- Subscriptions, expiry & renewals
- Featured listings & paid claims
- Advanced reviews & verification
- Owner dashboard & analytics
- Messaging & favorites
- Automation engine
- WooCommerce & payment framework
- Advanced Elementor & developer tools
- Priority updates
- Priority support
- Agency-oriented workflows
- Advanced integrations
- Developer-friendly API access
- Future Pro modules
Beast Directory Pro
$99/y
Business License — use on 5 domains only
- Everything in Free
- Advanced AJAX search & filters
- Radius / Near Me / advanced geo
- Advanced Directory Builder
- Bookings & reservations
- Pricing plans & paid listings
- Subscriptions, expiry & renewals
- Featured listings & paid claims
- Advanced reviews & verification
- Owner dashboard & analytics
- Messaging & favorites
- Automation engine
- WooCommerce & payment framework
- Advanced Elementor & developer tools
- Priority updates
- Priority support
- Agency-oriented workflows
- Advanced integrations
- Developer-friendly API access
- Future Pro modules
What you get with your Beast Directory licence
Clear product, compatibility and support information for directory owners and agencies.
Pro License
- Premium Pro features and future updates
- Priority support during the support term
- Advanced monetization and directory workflows
- Professional owner dashboard capabilities
- Developer-friendly integration tools
Last update
17 Sept 2026
Published
17 Sept 2026
Version
1.0.0
Licence
GPL-compatible WordPress plugin model
Layout
Responsive
Integrations
Elementor, Gutenberg, WooCommerce & REST-oriented workflows
Built for
WordPress directories & listing portals
Files included
JavaScript JS, JavaScript JSON, HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL
Support
Documentation, updates and Pro support
Use cases
Business, services, classifieds, vehicles, property, events
Every Pro licence includes the tools to grow
Pro is designed to extend the Free directory core rather than replace it.
- Advanced search & discovery
- Pricing plans & monetization
- Advanced reviews & claims
- Advanced analytics
- WooCommerce & payments
- Advanced Elementor widgets
- Bookings & reservations
- Listing expiry & renewals
- Owner dashboard
- Automation engine
- REST API & developer hooks
- Future Pro modules
Build your directory. Grow it into a business.
Start with Beast Directory Free and upgrade to Pro when your directory needs advanced discovery, monetization, booking and automation.