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HivePress
What HivePress is
HivePress is a free multipurpose WordPress plugin for building directory and listing websites, including classifieds, marketplaces, and job boards. Site owners can set custom listing fields, search filters, unlimited categories, and custom user profile fields, and translate static text. Its integration with the WordPress block editor lets users create layouts without shortcodes. The plugin supports public submissions, location features, paid listings, and import and export. Owners can charge for listings, featured placement, and listing claims, with WooCommerce available for payment options. Free add-ons cover listing claims, favorites, private messages, location search, and reviews. Support options include documentation, video tutorials, a community forum, email support, and a 24/7 AI Assistant trained on its documentation and common support topics. The Free License covers the ListingHive theme and free extensions. The Bundle License costs $99 a year and includes all themes and extensions, future products, unlimited sites, ongoing premium support and automatic updates. The Multi-site Bundle License costs $199 a year. The All Extensions bundle lists WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher as requirements.
Who it suits
HivePress suits people building directory, classified, service, listing, marketplace, or job-board websites on WordPress. Its listing fields, filters, and payment options are relevant to site owners who want user submissions and paid placements.
What it does well
- Supports unlimited categories and custom listing fields.
- Block editor layouts can be made without shortcodes.
- Can charge for listings, featured placement, and claims.
- Free add-ons include reviews and location search.
- Bundle License covers unlimited sites.
What to know first
- Free License covers the ListingHive theme and free extensions only.
- All Extensions bundle requires WordPress 5.0 or higher.
- All Extensions bundle requires PHP 7.4 or higher.
- Prices exclude tax.
Limits
The Free License includes the ListingHive theme, free extensions, community forum support, and WP.org repository updates. The Bundle License costs $99 a year; the Multi-site Bundle License costs $199 a year.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free License | ListingHive theme only · Free extensions only · Community forum support · WP.org repository updates | Free |
| Multi-site Bundle License | $199 / year · Multi-site license · Access to all extensions, themes, and future products · Ongoing premium support and automatic updates | $199 a year |
| Bundle License | $99 / year · All themes and extensions · Future products · Unlimited sites · Ongoing premium support and automatic updates · 30-day money-back guarantee | $99 a year |
As hivepress.io lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://hivepress.io/
- Use a self-hosted WordPress site or the web platform
- Choose the Free License or a paid bundle
- For the All Extensions bundle, use WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher
- Build layouts with the WordPress block editor
Verdict
HivePress offers directory-building tools alongside listing monetization and several free add-ons. Compare the free license with the paid bundles, and check the stated technical requirements before installation.
Questions
Is HivePress free?
Yes. Its Free License costs nothing and includes the ListingHive theme and free extensions.
How much do the paid plans cost?
The Bundle License is $99 a year. The Multi-site Bundle License is $199 a year.
What can I build with HivePress?
The maker lists directories, classifieds, marketplaces, and job boards as use cases. It also describes the bundle as suited to listing and service websites.
Can I charge users through a HivePress site?
HivePress supports charges for listings, featured placement, and listing claims. WooCommerce can provide payment options.
What support does HivePress offer?
Support includes documentation, video tutorials, a community forum, email support, and a 24/7 AI Assistant trained on its documentation and common support topics.
What are the All Extensions bundle requirements?
It lists WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher as requirements.
Facts from HivePress's own pages
- Customization
- The plugin supports custom listing fields, search filters, unlimited categories, custom user profile fields, and translation of static text. · hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Editor
- HivePress integrates with the WordPress block editor so users can create layouts without shortcodes. · hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The extensions page lists free add-ons for claiming listings, favorites, private messages, location search, and reviews. · hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Mailchimp integration
- HivePress integrates with the MC4WP plugin to add a Mailchimp signup checkbox to user registration. · help.hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Monetization
- The maker says users can charge for listings, featured placement, and listing claims, and use WooCommerce for payment options. · hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Payment security
- The All Extensions page says payments are secured by Paddle and that prices exclude tax. · hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- HivePress is a free multipurpose WordPress plugin for creating directory and listing websites. · hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Refunds and cancellation
- The Bundle License page offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and says subscriptions can be canceled at any time. · hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Spam protection
- The integrations help page lists Google reCAPTCHA and CleanTalk spam protection guides. · help.hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers documentation, video tutorials, a community forum, email support, and a 24/7 AI Assistant trained on its documentation and common support topics. · hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Technical requirements
- The All Extensions bundle lists WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher as requirements. · hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker lists directories, classifieds, marketplaces, and job boards as use cases. · hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The maker describes the bundle as suited to directory, listing, classified, service, or marketplace websites. · hivepress.io, 2 Oct 2026
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