Classified Listing

Overview

Classified Listing is a WordPress plugin for building classified-ad sites, business directories, marketplaces, and service or real-estate listings. It suits site owners who want flexible listing forms, location search, and ways to charge for ads; its strongest case is breadth within WordPress, while its paid plans require choosing between annual updates and higher-cost lifetime options.

Key features

Listing creation and discovery

A no-code form builder combines 20 default and 14 custom field types, conditional logic, and category-specific forms. That flexibility is useful when different listing categories need different information, though it also makes this a more involved choice than a hosted directory builder. Public submissions, custom fields, import and export, AJAX filters, radius search, and map-based search with Google Maps or OpenStreetMap cover the core directory workflow.

Monetization and communication

Paid listings, featured and top placements, bump-ups, memberships, subscriptions, and listing claims give operators several ways to earn from listings. Payments can run through PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.Net, offline methods, WooCommerce gateways, and add-ons for Razorpay, Payfast, and Paystack. Built-in buyer-seller chat supports moderation and profanity filtering while keeping phone numbers and email addresses private in conversations.

Extensions and scale

Compatibility with Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi, WPML, TranslatePress, Yoast SEO, and Rank Math makes it easier to fit the plugin into varied WordPress setups. RadiusBooking adds appointments and reservations, booking payments, and Google Calendar sync. Optional branded iOS and Android apps sync with the WordPress site and include push notifications and in-app chat. RadiusTheme says the plugin was tested with more than 50,000 listings and that some customers run more than 100,000 ads; those claims suggest a substantial scale target, not a guarantee for every setup.

AI connections to ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek use the customer's own API key for form creation, listing copy, semantic search, and image enhancement. This may help streamline listing operations, but requires bringing an API key rather than relying on a bundled AI service.

Pricing

A free version is available through the WordPress.org plugin directory. Pro installs separately as a ZIP file. The free plan gives a way to start without a license purchase; the paid options add premium add-ons, themes, site licenses, and support.

• Core Plugin — 1 Site: 39.00 USD per year, billed $39 / Year. Includes a one-site license, core plugin, 20 premium addons, 18 themes, and one year of updates and support. It is the lowest-cost paid option, but does not include all 24 add-ons or priority support.
• Bundle — 1 Site: 99.00 USD per year, billed $99 / Yearly. Includes one site, all 24 premium add-ons, 18 themes, and one year of updates and priority support. This suits a single-site operator who needs the full add-on set.
• Bundle — Unlimited Sites: 279.00 USD per year, billed $279 / Yearly. Includes unlimited site licenses, all 24 add-ons, 18 themes, and one year of updates and priority support. It is aimed at multi-site operators, with recurring annual cost rather than lifetime updates.
• Bundle — 5 Sites: 489.00 USD per once, billed $489 / one-time. Includes five site licenses, core plugin, all add-ons and themes, lifetime updates, and priority support. This costs more upfront than the annual one-site bundle but avoids annual renewals for the included five sites.
• Bundle — 50 Sites: 629.00 USD per once, billed $629 / one-time. Includes 50 site licenses, core plugin, all add-ons and themes, lifetime updates, and priority support. It fits agencies or operators with many sites, though its upfront price is substantially higher than the entry plan.

Annual plans include one year of updates and support. The plugin remains usable after a subscription ends, but no longer receives updates, so ongoing maintenance matters when weighing annual against one-time plans.

Platforms

Classified Listing is self-hosted and web-based, with Android and iOS apps offered by RadiusTheme and API support. The native mobile apps sync with a WordPress site; they are a separate branded-app offering, not evidence that the plugin itself runs as a standalone mobile app.

Who it's for

Choose it for a WordPress directory or marketplace that needs category-specific forms, location-aware discovery, paid placement options, or direct buyer-seller messaging. It is less compelling for someone seeking a hosted, non-WordPress directory builder or a simple listing page without the overhead of a plugin and separate Pro ZIP installation.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Flexible forms and category-specific fields support varied listing types.
• Pros: Multiple listing revenue models and payment routes suit operators who want to monetize in different ways.
• Pros: Location search, mapping, chat privacy controls, and booking integration cover useful directory workflows beyond basic listings.
• Cons: The $39 annual entry plan includes only 20 of 24 premium add-ons and standard support, while full bundles cost more.
• Cons: Annual plans stop receiving updates when the subscription ends, so the low initial annual price is not a lifetime maintenance option.
• Cons: Pro is installed separately as a ZIP, and AI functions depend on the user's own API key.

Alternatives

For more options, browse Directory Software.

• Directorist is another freemium option for WordPress and mobile-related platforms; consider it if its Starter or Pro site-license plans better fit your budget or site count.
• Directify suits someone who wants a hosted web directory builder: its free plan allows one directory and 10 listings on a Directify subdomain, and it also offers a free trial.
• GeoDirectory is a freemium, self-hosted and web alternative with a free core plugin; consider it if that starting point better matches your needs.
• HivePress offers a free ListingHive theme and free extensions, with a paid bundle at 99.00 USD per year; it may suit a project whose needs align with that theme-and-extension approach.
• Listdom is a freemium self-hosted option with a yearly subscription described at 12.00 USD per year and unlimited site licenses; consider it if broad site licensing is your priority.
• Appy Pie AI Directory Website Builder is a freemium web alternative.
• BePro Listings is a freemium web alternative.
• NexDirectory is a freemium web alternative.

Verdict

Classified Listing is a strong fit for WordPress operators who need more than a searchable list: its forms, location tools, monetization choices, and buyer-seller chat make it adaptable to classifieds and marketplaces. Look elsewhere if you want a hosted service or want to avoid annual update costs; for a single WordPress site needing the full add-on set, the 99.00 USD annual bundle is the clearest fit.