WPAdverts is a WordPress plugin for creating a classifieds site or adding classifieds to a niche, industry or local-area website. Its free core lets people submit ads, upload images, preview listings and manage their own ads, while site owners can moderate submissions and flag spam. Visitors can search and browse listings in grid or list views, and category- or location-filtered pages can display ads. The Payments Module supports charges for submissions and renewals, different plans and featured listings. The extension catalog includes Elementor, WooCommerce, Stripe, Better Messages, BuddyPress and PayPal; Elementor, WooCommerce and Stripe are listed in Pro and Pro Plus packages. A contact form module can hide posters’ contact details behind a form. The core is described as GPL v3 compatible open-source software, and developers can extend it through WordPress actions and filters, with documented code examples. Paid packages include email support and updates for the subscription period; the maker says support usually replies within one working day. Start-Up costs $59.00 per year for up to three websites. A free trial license can be arranged by contacting support, and the maker offers a 30-day refund period.
Who it is for
WPAdverts suits people building a classifieds site for themselves or a client, including a site focused on a niche or local area. Developers can extend the plugin through WordPress actions and filters.
What is good
- Free core supports ad submissions and moderation.
- Visitors can search listings in grid or list views.
- Payments Module supports renewals and featured listings.
- Developer extensions use documented WordPress actions and filters.
- Paid packages include email support and plugin updates.
What to know first
- Elementor, WooCommerce and Stripe are in Pro and Pro Plus.
- Start-Up is limited to three websites.
- Paid package updates last for the subscription period.
Verdict
WPAdverts provides classifieds features through a free WordPress plugin, with paid extensions and support packages for additional needs. Start-Up costs $59.00 per year and covers up to three websites.
WPAdverts plans and pricing
All plansCompared on classifieds software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Listing approval
- Yes
- Seller messaging
- Yes
- Featured listings
- Yes
- Payment collection
- Yes
- Mobile apps
- web
- API access
- Yes
