Directorist vs GeoDirectory (September 2026)
Updated September 7, 2026 · Data from WordPress.org, refreshed daily · How this works
Both rank in the WordPress.org Directory Plugins top 10: Directorist at #1 and GeoDirectory at #2. GeoDirectory leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
Directorist
Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads
Build any type of directory website such as a business directory, job directory, classifieds directory, and more with this WordPress directory plugin.
GeoDirectory
GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory
A superb WordPress Business Directory plugin to create a local business directory, classified ads directory, or job listings board.
Who leads on what
GeoDirectory leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track.
Directorist ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #2 in Directory Plugins.
Directorist has more users: 20,000+ active installs against 10,000+.
GeoDirectory is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 715 reviews, against 4.6 from 697 reviews.
GeoDirectory has more reviews behind its score: 715 against 697.
GeoDirectory was updated more recently, on September 2, 2026; Directorist on September 2, 2026.
Which one to pick
Each plugin is the better answer for the measure it actually leads on. Nothing here is a recommendation we invented.
Directorist
Pick Directorist if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them or you want the plugin more sites already run.
GeoDirectory
Pick GeoDirectory if the review score matters most to you, you want the score backed by more reviews or you want the one shipping releases most recently.
Directorist vs GeoDirectory side by side
| Directorist | GeoDirectory | |
|---|---|---|
| Directory Plugins ranking | #1 | #2 |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 697 | 715 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ | 10,000+ |
| Total downloads | 1,277,828 | 2,514,163 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | – | – |
| Last updated | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| First published | Aug 27, 2017 | Apr 21, 2014 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.0.4 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
30-day download figures appear after both plugins have 30 days of tracking.
Directorist ratings
GeoDirectory ratings
How we compare these two
Every figure here is pulled from the WordPress.org plugin API every day at 03:00 UTC, for both plugins in the same run, so the two are always read on the same day. We compare only what the directory reports: active installs, the rating and how many reviews stand behind it, the last release date and, once we have a month of history, downloads over the last 30 days. Ratings are only called a win above 50 reviews each, because a handful of five-star reviews is not evidence. Nothing is weighted into an overall score, no measure is worth more than another, and neither Directorist nor GeoDirectory can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Directory Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
Directorist vs GeoDirectory: common questions
Is Directorist better than GeoDirectory?
GeoDirectory leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. Directorist ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #2 in Directory Plugins.
Which has more users, Directorist or GeoDirectory?
Directorist ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #2 in Directory Plugins.
Which is rated higher, Directorist or GeoDirectory?
Directorist has more users: 20,000+ active installs against 10,000+.
Are Directorist and GeoDirectory free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. Directorist may also sell a paid version or add-ons. GeoDirectory may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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