=== Classified Listing – AI-Powered Classified ads & Business Directory ===
Contributors: techlabpro1, mamunnu
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Tags: business directory, classifieds, directory plugin, listings, directory
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 5.5.0
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

AI-powered Classified ads & Business Directory plugin for WordPress to build classifieds, listings, real estate & local business directory sites.

== Description ==

Classified Listing is an AI-powered classifieds and business directory plugin for WordPress. Use this all-in-one directory plugin to build classified ads, real estate, car listing, job board, service listing, and local business directory websites — no coding required.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
**Great support from RadiusTheme**
As a newbie to this classified directory plugin, the support team has been very helpful throughout the setup process. The support team also patiently guided me not only through words’ explanation but also through graphic description and “show how” video guidance along the way. Great plugin with a great support team.
— ***kpwong***

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
**Best classified ads add-on**
This extension is truly one of the best classified ads extensions, and they have a support team that helps you solve any problem, no matter what it is. So I recommend everyone use it, and my review is based on real experience.
— ***abdohosen***

👉 **[Read all reviews on WordPress.org »](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/classified-listing/reviews/)**

👉 [Demo](https://www.radiustheme.com/demo/wordpress/themes/cl-classified/) | [Documentation](https://www.radiustheme.com/docs/classified-listing/) | [Addons](https://www.radiustheme.com/classified-listing-addons/) | [Themes](https://www.radiustheme.com/classified-listing-themes/) | [RoadMaps](https://radiustheme.com/classified-listing-roadmaps/) | [Get Pro](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/classified-listing-pro-wordpress/?utm_source=WordPress&utm_medium=Listing&utm_campaign=pro_click') 👈

= Classified ads & Business Directory Plugin for WordPress  =

All-in-one classified ads & business directory WordPress plugin can use to create a classified ads, business directory, and members directory website easily. This plugin included Elementor addon, Gutenberg blocks, and DIVI modules so you can build the classified site easily with the default Gutenberg block editor, most popular Elementor page builder, and DIVI Builder.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg9ADZr5XTY]

= Built for Any Niche (With AI Assistance) =

With unlimited custom fields, conditional logic, and AI-assisted form building, you can build virtually any classifieds or directory website:

* **Classified Listings:** Easily build any type of classified listing website. You can create custom fields for each category and display them dynamically using conditional logic.

* **Local Business Directory:** The best alternative for a "Yelp" or "Yellow Pages" style site, complete with maps, business hours, and reviews.

* **Real Estate Directory:** The perfect tool for a Real estate listing or directory site. Use custom fields for "Bedrooms" or "Baths" and our Radius Search feature.

* **Car Marketplace / Auto Listings:** Build a car classifieds or car dealership site. It supports dependency field like based on car make load model and year.

* **Job Board:** The ideal solution for a niche job portal. Create listing packages for employers and let job seekers apply.

* **Service Listing:** Build service listing website like cleaning service, roofing, repair services and other services with bookings.

* **Doctor & Health Directory** – help users find doctors and specialists with full functional doctor appointment booking.

* **Lawyer Directory** – a professional directory of firms and lawyers with online appointment.

== Core Features of the Classified Listing & Business Directory Plugin ==

= AI-Powered Business Directory Plugin =

Create and manage diverse directory and classifieds websites with built-in AI automation.

* **AI Form Generation** – enter a directory name, location, and keyword, and the AI form builder generates a custom listing submission form in one click.
* **Write with AI** – integrates with ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek to write listing titles, descriptions, and custom-field content. Add your own API keys and you're ready.
* **AI Semantic Search** – help visitors find the most relevant listings using meaning-based search.
* **AI Image Enhancement** – automatically improve uploaded listing images for a cleaner directory.

👉 [Check AI Documentation](https://www.radiustheme.com/docs/classified-listing/docs/ai-integration/settings/)

= Drag & Drop Form Builder With Multi-Directory Support =

Build listing submission forms with your preferred fields using a drag & drop form builder — or generate them with AI. Enable multiple listing forms for different niches (for example, one form for cars and another for real estate) and assign specific categories to each form for better organization across your **directory**.

= Advanced Search & Filter for Your Directory =

The AJAX-powered search and filter functions make any classifieds or directory website fast and user-friendly.

* **AJAX Search & Filter** – instantly display results without page reloads.
* **Drag & Drop Filter Builder** – build dynamic filters with 10+ elements (categories, location, tags, price range) and reorder them by dragging.
* **Search by Anything** – filter by category, location, directory type, price, and any custom field.
* **Radius Search** – location-based search using Google Places API & OpenStreetMap so users find listings near them.

= Monetize Your Classifieds & Directory Website =

Turn your classified ads or directory website into a revenue stream with flexible monetization models.

* **Featured Ads** – highlight listings with a special background to boost click-throughs.
* **Pay Per Ad** – charge a fixed fee for every new ad posted.
* **Top Ads [Pro]** – charge a premium to pin a listing to the top of archive and search pages.
* **Bump-Up Ads [Pro]** – auto-refresh ad dates so listings stay at the top.
* **Subscription [Pro]** – recurring payments for sellers via Stripe or Authorize.net.
* **Membership [Addon]** – tiered seller plans (Bronze, Silver, Gold) bundling featured ads and bump-ups.
* **Claim Listing [Addon]** – pre-populate your directory and charge owners to claim their page.

**Payment options:** Offline Payment, PayPal, Authorize.net [Pro], Stripe [Pro], WooCommerce [Pro], Razorpay, Paystack, and Payfast.

= Booking Marketplace With RadiusBooking Integration =

Classified Listing integrates with the free [RadiusBooking](https://wordpress.org/plugins/radius-booking/) plugin to turn a standard business directory into a fully functional **booking marketplace**. Let customers check availability and book appointments or services directly from any listing — ideal for service directories, rentals, salons, clinics, tutors, and event venues.

* **Book From the Listing** – visitors reserve a slot or service on the listing detail page.
* **Real-Time Availability** – businesses manage availability calendars from the frontend.
* **Service & Appointment Directory** – turn any directory listing into a bookable service.
* **Monetize Bookings** – combine with the payment options above to charge per booking.

= Multi-Criteria Reviews, Ratings & Schema Markup (Powered by SchemaEngine AI) =

Build trust like Yelp or TripAdvisor with multi-criteria reviews and ratings, and win more organic traffic with automatic **Schema markup** generated by the [SchemaEngine AI](https://wordpress.org/plugins/review-schema/).

* **Multi-Criteria Ratings** – let visitors rate listings across criteria you define (Service, Value, Quality, Location) with an overall star score.
* **Trust-Building Reviews** – collect detailed reviews on each directory listing, with owner-response options.
* **Automatic Schema Markup** – SchemaEngine AI generates Schema.org structured data (AggregateRating, Review, LocalBusiness, Product, Event) for your listings.
* **Rich Results in Google** – qualify for rich snippets such as star ratings, prices, and review counts in search results, boosting CTR and SEO for your directory.

= Unlimited Custom Fields With Conditional Logic =

Create unlimited custom fields and apply advanced conditional logic by category and condition, with full control over which fields appear in archive or detail views, plus field position, icon, placeholder, error message, and order.

* Text Box, Text Area, Number, URL, Date & Time with Range
* Color Picker, Dropdown, Switch, Radio, Checkbox, File Upload
* Hidden Field, Custom HTML
* **Repeater Field [Pro]**

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl31SMctVFc]

👉 [Check Documentation](https://www.radiustheme.com/docs/classified-listing/docs/listing-management-admin/custom-fields/)

== More Directory & Classifieds Features ==

= Business Hours & Social Profile for Business Directory =
The Business Hours allows you to set the hours of operation for your business. This feature is very important for Business Directory website. You can set the hours for each day of the week, and you can also set special hours for holidays.

User can also add social profiles in their directory listing. There are many social profiles that can be used for directory listings. The most popular ones are LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

= Live Chat Between Buyers & Sellers [Pro] =

Enable real-time communication between buyers and sellers via built-in live chat (powered by Pusher), so there's no need to share contact details. Chat happens in real time, directly on your classifieds or directory site.

👉 [Check Documentation](https://www.radiustheme.com/docs/classified-listing/docs/main-settings/chat-settings/)

= Design Listing Detail Page Without Code =
Take full control of how every listing detail page looks. The drag-and-drop builder lets you rearrange sections, highlight key information, and customize layouts to match your brand. 

= Full Design Control With Page Builders =

Build your classified ads or business directory website visually — without writing a single line of code.

**Elementor Integration** – custom Elementor widgets for listings, categories, locations, and search & filter; build archive and single pages by drag & drop with the Pro addon.

**Gutenberg (Block Editor) Ready** – multiple custom Gutenberg blocks to add and configure listings on any page.

**DIVI Builder Support** – dedicated DIVI modules for listings, search bars, and directory elements.

**Google Maps & OpenStreetMap** – display listing locations on Google Maps (Google Places API) or free OpenStreetMap.

👉 [Check Documentation](https://www.radiustheme.com/docs/classified-listing/docs/main-settings/misc-settings/)

= Fully Translatable & RTL Compatible = 
Classified Listing is fully translatable. However, it comes with a ready translation for Spanish. Still, you can translate it into whichever language you want using simple WordPress translation plugins, such as Loco Translate and the WPML plugin.

= Frontend Submission & Management = 
Users submit, edit, delete, promote, and favorite their own listings from a complete frontend dashboard, with no access to the WordPress admin.

= Location Management = 
Set up to 3 location levels (e.g. state, city, town) with custom levels and bulk CSV location import.

= Migration & CSV Import / Export =
Import categories, locations, listings, and settings from other directory plugins and themes.

= Mark as Sold = 
Keep sold items visible for SEO while disabling further communication.

= Quick View & Compare [Pro] = 
Preview listing details without visiting detial page and compare listings side by side.

== Android & iOS Mobile Apps for Your Classifieds Business ==

Classified Listing is available on Android and iOS to take your classified ads or directory business to the next level. The mobile apps connect with the Classified Listing Pro plugin, letting you and your users manage listings on the go from a smartphone.

👉 [Explore the Mobile Apps](https://www.radiustheme.com/classified-listing-mobile-apps/)

== Free & Premium Classified & Directory Themes ==

Start fast with a theme purpose-built for the Classified Listing plugin.

= Free Themes =

* 👉 [CLClassified – Free Classified Ads WordPress Theme](https://wordpress.org/themes/cl-classified/)
* 👉 [RadiusDirectory – Free Directory WordPress Theme](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/radius-directory-directory-wordpress-theme/)

= Premium Themes =

* [Classima – Classified Ads WordPress Theme](https://1.envato.market/2944O) — 6k+ sales on Envato.
* [Homlisti – Real Estate WordPress Theme](https://1.envato.market/DV3dPG) — 1.7k+ sales on Envato.
* [ListPress – Directory & Listing WordPress Theme](https://1.envato.market/jeYj00)
* [Listygo – Directory & Listing WordPress Theme](https://1.envato.market/e4YKZ1)
* [ClassiList – Classified Ads WordPress Theme](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/classilist-classified-ads-wordpress-theme/)

👉 [Browse all Classified & Directory themes](https://www.radiustheme.com/classified-listing-themes/)

== Popular Classified Listing Addons ==

Extend your classifieds and business directory website with 19+ cost-effective [addons](https://www.radiustheme.com/classified-listing-addons/):

**[Store & Membership](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/classified-listing-store-membership-addon-for-wordpress/):** You can use the Store and Membership Addon to let ad sellers open stores within your website so that all their ads can appear within their own stores. The membership options also allow you to let sellers become members in different packages. 

**[Elementor & Gutenberg Builder](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/classified-listing-elementor-builder/):** You can easily customize the listing archive page and single page using drag & drop in Elementor and Gutenberg builder.

**[Mobile No Verification](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/classified-listing-mobile-no-verification/):** Mobile number verification is an OTP( One time password ) based security addon for Classified Listing Pro. This addon helps verify a real user by sending an OTP verification code during registration, login, and contact form submissions. Sometimes spammers added listings and tricks the buyer.

**[MultiCurrency](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/classified-listing-multi-currency-addon/):** Make your business experience hassle-free with the Classified Listing – Multi Currency add-ons. It is a convenient add-on for Classified Ads and the business directory WordPress plugin.

**[WPML addon](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/classified-listing-multilingual-addon/):** If you want a multilingual website, you can get it quickly since the pro version supports WPML. For translation, you may need WPML Plugin and our WPML addon. By WPML plugin and Our WPML addon you can translate all ads, category, locations, custom fields.

**[Seller Verification](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/classified-listing-seller-verification/):** Seller verification addon is a seller authenticity checking addon for Classified Listing Plugin. This addon helps verify an actual seller via their photo ID, passport, Driving License, and essential documents. 

**[Booking](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/classified-listing-booking/):** Booking Addon allows you to add a booking system to your classified listings, and make it easy for customers to book appointments or services directly from your listings.

**[Claim Listing](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/claim-listing/):** The claim listing feature allows business owners to claim ownership of their listing on the classified & directory listing website. 

**[Marketplace](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/marketplace/):** Using the marketplace addon you can build a marketplace to sell your products and digital download items. This addon works with Woocommerce to make the payment.

* **Payment Gateways** – [Razorpay](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/razorpay-payment-addon-for-classified-listing/), [Paystack](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/paystack/), and [Payfast](https://www.radiustheme.com/downloads/payfast/).

== Review from WordPress Community expert Darrel Wilson ==
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt4Sbb1fkL8]


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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is the Classified Listing plugin? =
Classified Listing is an all-in-one, AI-powered WordPress plugin for building a professional classifieds marketplace or business directory — for cars, real estate, jobs, local businesses, services, and more.

= How does the "AI-Powered" feature actually work? =
The AI form builder generates a custom listing submission form from a directory name, location, and keyword. Write with AI creates unique titles, descriptions, and custom-field content, while AI Semantic Search and AI Image Enhancement further improve your directory.

= Can I build any type of directory with Classified Listing? =
Yes. With unlimited custom fields, multi-directory forms, and conditional logic, you can build a business directory, classified ads site, real estate directory, car marketplace, job board, service directory, or any niche listing website.

= Can I turn my directory into a booking marketplace? =
Yes. With the free RadiusBooking integration, customers can check availability and book appointments or services directly from your directory listings — ideal for service, rental, and appointment-based directories.

= Does this plugin work with Elementor, Gutenberg, and DIVI? =
Absolutely. The plugin includes a number of custom Elementor widgets, dedicated Gutenberg blocks, and DIVI modules for full drag-and-drop design control.

= Does it support multi-criteria reviews and Schema markup? =
Yes. Visitors can rate listings across multiple criteria with an overall star score, and the SchemaEngine AI plugin automatically adds Schema.org structured data so your listings can show star ratings and review counts as rich results in Google.

= Is there a limit to listings or custom fields? =
No. There's no limit on listings, and you can add unlimited custom fields with advanced conditional logic.

= Does it support bulk import and export? =
Yes. A built-in CSV import/export tool lets you bulk-upload categories, locations, listings, and settings.

= Is the plugin translatable and multilingual-ready? =
Yes. It's fully translatable with RTL support and is compatible with WPML, Polylang, and Loco Translate.

= Can I monetize my classifieds or directory website? =
Yes — with Featured Ads, Pay Per Ad, Top Ads, Bump-Up Ads, Subscriptions, Memberships, and Claim Listing, plus payments via PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.net, WooCommerce, Razorpay, Paystack, and Payfast.

= Does this plugin support car listings or a car directory? =
Yes, the Classified Listing plugin supports unlimited custom fields with advanced conditional logic — perfect for car listings, including fields like make, model, and year.

= How can I report security bugs? =
You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. [Report a security vulnerability.](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/classified-listing)


== Installation ==

= Using The WordPress Dashboard =

1. Navigate to the 'Add New' in the plugins dashboard
2. Search for 'Classified Listing'
3. Click 'Install Now'
4. Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard

= Uploading in WordPress Dashboard =

1. Navigate to the 'Add New' in the plugins dashboard
2. Navigate to the 'Upload' area
3. Select `classified-listing.zip` from your computer
4. Click 'Install Now'
5. Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard

= Using FTP =

1. Download `classified-listing.zip`
2. Extract the `classified-listing` directory to your computer
3. Upload the `classified-listing` directory to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
4. Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard

== Screenshots ==

01. Home Page
02. Listings Grid View
03. Listings List View
04. Listing details page
05. Gutenberg Blocks Settings
06. Gutenberg Blocks
07. Listing Submission Form 
08. User Dashboard
09. My Listings
10. Account Details
11. Live chat With User
12. Chat Management
13. Checkout page
14. Form Builder
15. AI-Powered Form Builder
16. Builder Form List

== Translation ==

* Español by [4aiur](https://wordpress.org/support/users/4aiur/)

== Changelog ==

= 5.5.0 ( Jun 24, 2026 ) =
* Added: Listings import from google map
* Added: Listings import from RSS feeds
* Added: Listings analytics for frontend dashboard
* Added: Claude as AI tools

= 5.4.4 ( Jun 16, 2026 ) =
* Added: Safeguards to prevent unauthorized access.
* Updated: Multisite user authentication workflow.

= 5.4.3 ( Jun 14, 2026 ) =
* Fixed: Listing ownership capability check issue

= 5.4.2 ( May 26, 2026 ) =
* Fixed: Listing terms error handling during taxonomy processing.

= 5.4.1 ( May 23, 2026 ) =
* Fixed: Validation issue
* Fixed: Description limit issue

= 5.4.0 ( May 10, 2026 ) =
* Added: Booking Marketplace — turn any directory into a service-booking platform via RadiusBooking integration.
* Added: Multi-criteria reviews & ratings with automatic Schema.org markup powered by the SchemaEngine AI plugin.
* Security: Hardened input sanitization and output escaping across listing submission forms. 

= 5.3.10 ( Apr 29, 2026 ) =
* Fixed: Sanitizing, escaping, and validation issue
* Fixed: Classified demo image import issue
* Fixed: Textarea field code editor issue
* Added: Tag archive page

= 5.3.9 ( Apr 20, 2026 ) =
* Fixed: Sanitizing, escaping, and validation issue
* Fixed: Business hour export/import issue
* Added: VK social share for listing

= 5.3.8 ( Mar 17, 2026 ) =
* Fixed: My-listings pagination issue
* Fixed: My-listings delete issue during pagination
* Updated: Gemini models
* Added: hook for unregistered user file upload permission
* Added: Coupon compatibility with tax

= 5.3.7 ( Feb 18, 2026 ) =
* Fixed: Search widget/block responsive issue
* Fixed: Free ads count issue
* Fixed: Category/location custom order issue
* Fixed: Tag link and display issue in single listing page
* Added: Search button for AJAX filter text field

= 5.3.6 ( Feb 04, 2026 ) =
* Fixed: Create sample listing form
* Fixed: Price step issue at admin end to set decimal value

= 5.3.5 ( Jan 29, 2026 ) =
* Fixed: Listing archive page site title issue
* Fixed: Sanitization issue 
* Fixed: Tax amount calculation issue
* Fixed: Map field latitude and longitude save issue
* Fixed: Grid column set issue
* Added: User profile data privacy option

= 5.3.4 ( Jan 08, 2026 ) =
* Fixed: Radio button style issue
* Fixed: Map view center position issue
* Fixed: Vimeo thumbnail issue
* Fixed: Repeater data export/import issue
* Fixed: AJAX filter listing not found message display issue
* Added: YouTube shorts video support
* Added: Block theme header and footer support
* Added: Apple image extension support

= 5.3.3 ( Dec 22, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: WCAG/Accessibility issues
* Fixed: AI Image Enhancement style issue
* Fixed: Builder section dynamic width issue
* Added: OTP login compatibility
* Added: An image upload option for location

= 5.3.2 ( Nov 28, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: Pricing & payment admin menu access issue when disabled payment
* Added: Account type field at registration form

= 5.3.1 ( Nov 25, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: Settings responsive issue
* Fixed: Multiple email to owner while publish listing from admin end
* Added: AI semantic search compatibility for gutenberg block

= 5.3.0 ( Nov 20, 2025 ) =
* Fixed: Add/Remove favourite UX issue
* Fixed: Taxonomy-ordering issue
* Fixed: Single listing builder conditional field visibility issue fixed
* Added: AI Semantic Search
* Added: AI Image Enhancement

[See changelog for all versions.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/radiustheme/changelog/refs/heads/main/classified-listing.txt)