=== GeoDirectory - WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory ===
Contributors: stiofansisland, paoltaia, ayecode
Donate link: https://wpgeodirectory.com
Tags: business directory, listings, directory plugin, classifieds, directory
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 2.8.166
Requires PHP: 5.6
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

A superb WordPress Business Directory plugin to create a local business directory, classified ads directory, or job listings board.

== Description ==

>👉 __[Best directory plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-directory-plugin-14/)__
>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
>*I’ve tried many directory plugin before going for this one and i have to say this is by far the best one on the market.*
>*it takes some time to learn how to use it and set it properly but once you do everything runs smooth and easy.*
>*A special note goes to the support which is amazing and always reliable.*
>💁 mm81 (@mm81)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoyDh3IfPOU]

GeoDirectory is an outstanding WordPress Business Directory Plugin. It helps visitors to your Geo Directory website discover businesses through their listings.

No matter what you need to build, be it a City Directory, a Job Board, a Real Estate listing directory, or a classified website, GeoDirectory turns any WordPress theme into a robust search network for users. 

Add all your business listings at once and tap into an impressive set of blocks, shortcodes, and widgets to set up intuitive, location-based website directories. 
 
Do it all stress-free and in style with 100% compatible WordPress page builders like Gutenberg (Kadence WP, Astra, Neve, OceanWP), Elementor, Bricks, Divi, Beaver Builder, and Breakdance!

✅ [Demos](https://demos.ayecode.io/) ✅ [Addons](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/category/addons/) ✅ [Themes](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/category/themes/) ✅ [Docs](https://wpgeodirectory.com/documentation/) ✅ [Showcase](https://wpgeodirectory.com/category/showcase/)

== ⚡ A PROFESSIONAL WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN ==

GeoDirectory is a robust and scalable WordPress directory plugin. It offers advanced features tailored for listing websites. Its intuitive design and extensive customizability make it a top choice for professionals seeking a reliable WordPress directory solution.

== ⚡ HIGHLY RATED WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN WITH OVER 585 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ==

= READ WHAT USERS SAY ABOUT OUR WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN =

>👉 __[Superb plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/superb-plugin-410/)__
>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
>*Look no further than this plugin for a directory website, it’s fantastic. I looked at Directorist first and spent a good amount of time setting that up to find out their search function only checked the post title and >none of the tags or categories. Useless! GeoDirectory of course checks pretty much every field so your users can find every listing with ease.*
>
>*But that’s a relatively small plus point. The main selling point is the customization you can achieve. You can build your own layout using a page builder and insert the various fields wherever you see fit. It’s >so flexible and if you run into a support issue, the team are always on hand to help with responses in just a few hours (and at weekends).*

>*You will need to invest some money to buy all the necessary add-ons that make this plugin so powerful, and you will need to spend a good amount of time working out how to build it how you want it, but it’s well worth it, and the results speak for themselves.*
>
>*There is documentation to help you set everything up and I think the team will admit it does lack in places but when you get quick support responses, it’s not an issue.*
>
>*Overall this is the perfect choice if you’re thinking of building a directory site. No need to look elsewhere.*
>💁 mparsons501979 (@mparsons501979)

>👉 __[Unbelievable plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/unbelievable-plugin-11/)__
>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
>*This is the first business directory plugin I’ve ever used and I’m amazed about what it can do. I had reviewed several other directory plugins, but this one serves all of my purposes. There are so many options available for everything imaginable. They also have tons of add-ons to do even more that are part of the membership package I signed up for. Something like this normally would cost tens of thousands to have this much functionality. I highly recommend. Their customer service is very responsive as well and knowledgeable.*
>💁 beantown123 (@beantown123)

== 🔥 OUTSTANDING ELEMENTOR DIRECTORY PLUGIN INTEGRATION 🔥 ==

GeoDirectory excels as a Directory Plugin for Elementor, seamlessly integrating with both the free Elementor Plugin and Elementor PRO. 

Utilize our widgets as Elementor Elements and enjoy a super-tight integration with Elementor PRO. 

Customize GeoDirectory Templates using Elementor PRO's theme builder and leverage GeoDirectory Data with Elementor's Dynamic Data feature. 

Watch this video to see how effortlessly you can customize business directory templates with GeoDirectory, the premier Elementor Directory Plugin:

👉[Customize the design of GeoDirectory Templates with Elementor Pro](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEdOOucOtUg)

== ⚡ BE THE GO-TO GUIDING HAND FOR PROFESSIONALS: SAY HELLO TO OUR POWERFUL WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN ==

Our dedicated team continuously refines every point of the search process (since 2011!), so your visitors always walk away with a productive session on GeoDirectory.

== ⚡ SCALE YOUR DIRECTORY WITH A RELIABLE, PROFICIENT DATABASE ==

For millions of listings and massive traffic, choose GeoDirectory— A WordPress directory plugin built for a global scale without issues. Our superior, optimized database architecture effortlessly handles any scale, guaranteed.

== ⚡ ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE - DELIVER SPEEDY RESULTS ==

Our rapid search engine instantly delivers local business listings, offering free and paid options with the Price Manager add-on. Featuring a user-friendly interface and efficient back-end settings, our platform ensures top performance for your directory website.

== ⚡ DEVELOPER-FRIENDLY + COUNTLESS OF DIRECTORY THEMES ==

The design of your online directory website is limitless, with a wide array of themes and handy page-builder integrations. Need to add that personal touch? Developers can build on GeoDirectory freely using hooks (actions and filters).

== ⚡ QUICK SETUP GUIDE - FREE WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGIN ==

GeoDirectory, a leading WordPress directory plugin, offers a streamlined setup with its feature-rich toolkit.

1. **Create your local directory**.  Quickly build with top page builders like Gutenberg, focusing on local or expanding globally with our premium add-on.

2. **Publish your listing form**.  Allow front-end submissions with GeoDirectory's drag-and-drop form builder, featuring over 40 field types and customizable fields. Include extended operating hours for businesses.

3. **Bulk upload listings**. Easily populate your directory via CSV for listings, categories, and reviews. Edit offline and auto-update with re-imports.

4. **Enhance UX with 40+ widgets, shortcodes, and blocks**. Improve visibility with Google Maps, monitor with Analytics, and support multilingual sites. Enable reviews and inquiries.

5. ** Improve search with filters **. Use filters for proximity, rating, and more to accelerate finding the right listings. Use badges to highlight listings.

6. **Moderate listings smoothly**. Manage submissions and categories efficiently with our back-end tools.

== ⚡ USAGE OF WORDPRESS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLUGINS ==

Transform your WordPress site into a versatile search engine for any sector with our free WordPress directory plugin, suitable for any business:

* **Events Directory** Turn your site into an event calendar with our FREE [Events for GeoDirectory add-on](https://wordpress.org/plugins/events-for-geodirectory/ "Adds an events manager to your directory"), which is perfect for listing city events.

* **Real Estate Directory** Display real estate listings, including houses and apartments, and manage agent profiles linking them to their listings.

* **Classifieds Ads Directory** With GeoDirectory, create a marketplace for classified ads for selling cars, job finding, or service promotion.

* **Jobs Directory** Build a job board where companies list vacancies and job seekers find opportunities with GeoDirectory.

* **Restaurants Directory**  Develop an online food directory to feature top restaurants, detailed menus, and reviews.

* **Hotels Directory** List and manage hotels, resorts, and accommodation info with GeoDirectory.

* **Doctors Directory** Easily set up a directory of doctors searchable by specialty and location using GeoDirectory. 

* **Therapists Directory** Create a directory for therapists, from massage professionals to psychologists.

* **Pets Directory** Address the booming pet industry's needs with a directory for veterinarians, pet stores, and more.  

* **Church Directory** Catalog churches, religious retreats, events, or member directories.

* **Service Directory**A directory for digital freelancers (like Fiverr) or home service pros (like Angi).

* **Travel Directory** In touristic areas, list attractions and offer curated experiences.

* **Hiking Trails Directory** Target local traffic and niche enthusiasts by listing hiking trails.. 

* **Bars & Nightlife Directory** Drive high traffic and profits by cataloging bars, clubs, and nightlife events, facilitating ticket sales.

* **Software review sites** As niche software review directories emerge in response to expanding market leaders, start your specialized site.

Because GeoDirectory allows you to create any listing type, each with unique custom fields, you can use GeoDirectory for virtually any kind of directory.

== ⚡ TAKE YOUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH PREMIUM ADD-ONS. ==

Get instant access to Premium Add-Ons that can turn your local directory into a money-making global directory toolkit.

* [Go wide with the Location Manager](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/location-manager/ "Allows to create a global directory") - Create a global directory with accessible local business information of organizations in different countries, regions, cities, and neighborhoods. 

* [Set listing prices with the Pricing Manager](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/pricing-manager/ "Allows to monetize your directory") - Manage bids, taxes, and invoices for your top business listings with our free [Invoicing Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/invoicing/ "Invoicing plugin for WordPress"). Enable/disable features per price. 

* [Purpose your directory with Custom Post Types](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/custom-post-types/ "Allows to extend your directory categorization") - Create additional content types like events, coupons, and offers to supplement multiple directories and help businesses get noticed. Offer the "location-less" option to filter for online companies and websites.

* [Add events as a business listing option (NOW FREE)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/events-for-geodirectory/ "Adds an events manager to your directory") - Have people submit events and turn your GeoDirectory into a WordPress event calendar plugin. With the CPT add-on installed, create as many event post types as needed.

* [Give viewers a rundown on a company's performance with MultiRatings and Reviews](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/multiratings-and-reviews/ "Allows you to extend your rating and review categorization") -Extend the review system to allow multiple rating categories (e.g., service, quality, price), add images to reviews, and have other cool features.

* [Enhance search with advanced search filters](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/advanced-search-filters/ "Allows you to extend the search with custom filters") -Turn any custom field into an advanced filter of the search widget for more accurate listings search. Adds AJAX search, smart autocompletes, geo-location, and much more.

* [Build up a priceless community with the Buddypress Integration](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/buddypress-integration/ "integrates Buddypress with GeoDirectory") - Engage users and form a community around your niche and listings with seamless integration with Buddypress (open-source social networking software package).

* [Hand over some editorial power to business owners with the Claim Listing Manager](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/claim-manager/ "Allows users to claim their business") -  Allow professionals to fine-tune their listings, add images, link to events, and show an 'owner-verified' badge on the listing. Now, with the force upgrade/paid option.

* [Spot & pinpoint businesses easier with Marker Cluster](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/marker-cluster/ "To avoid overcrowded maps") - Avoid cluttered maps by using numbered markers at high zoom levels. Now with super fast server-side clustering!

* [Duplicate alert](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/ajax-duplicate-alert/ "Listing already exists?") - Send an alert to users when they add a submission with the same title as another to avoid spam listings.

* [Custom Map Styles](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/custom-google-maps/ "Customize your maps look and feel") - Modify the look and feel of all Maps widgets via an intuitive user interface with color pickers and simple-to-use options.

* [Migrate listings from other sites with Social Importer](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/social-importer/ "Import 1 listing at a time from Facebook, Yelp, Google My Business, and Trip Advisor!") - Import pages and events from Facebook and listings from Google My Business, Yelp, and Trip Advisor. One listing at a time, no bulk scraping.

* [Say Goodbye to spam listings with GD reCAPTCHA](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/gd-recaptcha/ "Stop spammers!") - Banish spam by adding the No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA widget to any GeoDirectory form.

* [Manage multiple business locations with Franchise Manager]( https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/franchise-manager/ "Franchise Manager") - The faster, more innovative way to submit listings on directory pages for business chains or franchises.

* [Create saveable lists with List Manager]( https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/list-manager/ "List Manager") - Give users the ability to create and save personal lists of businesses or events and make them public to other users for more productive searching.

* [WP All Import]( https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/wp-all-import/ "WP All Import") - Use the power of WP All Import to import your listings from anywhere with this add-on that integrates Wp All Import with GeoDirectory

* [Embeddable Ratings Badge]( https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/embeddable-ratings-badge/ "Embeddable Ratings Badge") - Let users embed their listing info with current ratings on their site, styled the way they want.

* [Compare Listings]( https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/compare-listings/ "Compare Listings") - Let your users compare listings side by side and compare vital info about the listings.

== ⚡ GO PRO - BECOME A MEMBER! ==

Get on all the premium add-ons and themes and create an advanced Geo Directory. Sign up at [wpgeodirectory.com](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/membership/ "Get GeoDirectory membership.").

== ⚡ SUPPORT ==

You can get timely and friendly support for the Core Business Directory Plugin and add-ons at our [official website](https://wpgeodirectory.com/support).

== ⚡ WHAT'S NEW IN GEODIRECTORY V2.0? ==

Your friends at AyeCode work to continuously refine the best directory plugins in the market to keep customers happy. Here's what's new in the newest version: 
* Extended Business Hours for listings
* Tab builder, to design the tabs of your listings as you wish by drag and drop
* Badge System, for "featured" listings, "new" listings, or to add whatever badge you want to your listings from any custom field.
* Rating Styles using FontAwesome icons.
* Custom Email Templates
* Guest Frontend Add Listing
* Improved SEO permalink settings.

== ⚡ CHECK OUT OUR DIRECTORY THEMES ==

* [Directory Theme](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/directory-theme/ "Directory Theme"). A free Theme to build Business, Events, and City Directories.
* [Real Estate Theme](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/real-estate-directory-theme/ "Real Estate Theme"). A free Theme to build Real Estate directories. 
* [Job Board Theme](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/job-board-theme/ "Job Board Theme"). A free Theme to build Job Boards and Job Listings Directories. 

Our new Themes are built using our theme framework, Blocklstrap. The Blockstrap Theme combines the new WordPress Block Editor (FSE) with Bootstrap 5

* See all our [WordPress Directory Themes](https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/category/themes/ "WordPress Directory Theme") and other templates.

== ⚡ AWESOME THEMES & PAGE BUILDERS TUTORIALS ==

Our WordPress Directory Plugin works with any theme. 

See these tutorials to see how you can build:

👉 [Divi Directory Website](https://wpgeodirectory.com/building-a-directory-website-with-divi/)
👉 [Elementor Directory Website](https://wpgeodirectory.com/directory-website-elementor/)
👉 [Astra Directory Website](https://wpgeodirectory.com/directory-website-astra-theme-spectra/)
👉 [KadenceWP](https://wpgeodirectory.com/directory-website-astra-theme-spectra/)
👉 [OceanWP](https://wpgeodirectory.com/oceanwp-directory-website/)
👉 [Ollie](https://wpgeodirectory.com/creating-a-directory-website-with-the-olliewp-theme/)
👉 [GeneratePress](https://wpgeodirectory.com/directory-website-generatepress-theme/)

== ⚡ FREE ELEMENTOR DIRECTORY TEMPLATES ==
* [GeoEvents - Events Directory with ticket marketplace](https://demos.ayecode.io/elementor-events-directory "Events portal with ticket marketplace")
* [Restaurants - Restaurant Directory Elementor Template](https://demos.ayecode.io/elementor-restaurants-directory "Restaurants Elementor Template")
* [Yoga Studios - Elementor PRO Yoga Studios directory](https://demos.ayecode.io/elementor-yoga-studio-directory "Elementor PRO Yoga Studios")
* [GeoHomes - Elementor PRO Real Estate Directory Theme](https://demos.ayecode.io/elementor-real-estate-directory/ "Elementor PRO Real Estate Theme")
* [GeoJobs - Elementor PRO Job Board Theme](https://demos.ayecode.io/elementor-jobs-directory "Elementor PRO Job Board Theme")

The same templates are available for the Kadence Theme with Gutenberg and the Kadence Block Plugin. 

== Installation ==

= Minimum Requirements =

* WordPress 6.0 or greater
* PHP version 5.6 or greater
* MySQL version 8.0 or greater

= AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION =

The easiest option is automatic installation. To automatically install GeoDirectory, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu, and click Add New.

In the search field, type GeoDirectory and click Search Plugins. Once you've found our business directory plugin, install it by clicking Install Now. [GeoDirectory basic installation](https://wpgeodirectory.com/documentation/article/category/installation)

= MANUAL INSTALLATION =

The manual installation method involves downloading our Directory plugin and uploading it to your webserver via your favorite FTP application. The WordPress codex will tell you more [here](https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Manual_Plugin_Installation). [GeoDirectory basic installation](https://wpgeodirectory.com/documentation/article/category/installation)

= UPDATING =

Automatic updates should work seamlessly. We always suggest you back up your website before any automated update to avoid unforeseen problems.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What kind of business directory can be built with GeoDirectory =

Any Business Directory, for example:
Classified Ads 
Store Locator
People Directory
Team Directory
Members Directory 
Staff Directory
Hotels Directory
Doctors Directory
Therapist Directory
Restaurants Directory (Yelp Clone)
Bars & Nightlife Directory
Pets Directory
Church Directory
Travel Directory (Trip Advisor Clone)
Software review sites
Service providers Directory
Events Directory
Yellow Pages
Hiking Trails Directory
City Directory
And so much more.

But because GeoDirectory allows you to create any listing type, each with unique custom fields, you can use GeoDirectory as an Event Calendar plugin, Real Estate Plugin, Job Board Plugin, Classified Ads plugin, and much more.

= Can I use GeoDirectory for more than one city =

Yes, but you'll need our Location Manager add-on.

= Can users add and edit their listings via the front end? =

Absolutely yes, Users can submit their listings from the front end of your website and edit them unlimited times.

= Which theme is compatible with GeoDirectory? =

Any theme is compatible with GeoDirectory. If you find a bug in a theme, ask for support, and we will fix it.

= Does GeoDirectory work with Elementor and other popular page builders? =

Yes, GeoDirectory works perfectly with any page builder, and we also have custom blocks for Gutenberg. Most GeoDirectory data is available via dynamic elements of Elementor PRO.

= Can I use GeoDirectory to list online businesses without addresses and maps? =

Yes, you can use GeoDirectory for businesses with a physical location and online businesses. To take advantage of this, you'll need the location manager add-on.

= May I have a free trial of the Premium Add-ons? =

We don't offer free trials, but we have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are unhappy with our products or service.

== Screenshots ==

1. Geo Directory Home Page.
2. Geo Directory Listings Page.
3. Geo Directory Listing Detail Page.
4. Geo Directory Search Page.
5. Geo Directory Front End Signup Page.
6. Geo Directory Front End Listing Submission Page.
7. Geo Directory WordPress Admin Page.

== Changelog ==

__WARNING: GDv2 is a significant update over GDv1 and may require manual work, such as adding widgets to sidebars to recreate your current layout. As always, we recommend trying this on a staging site first. [Learn more](https://wpgeodirectory.com/documentation/article/how-tos/upgrading-from-gdv1-to-gdv2/)__

= GeoDirectory v2.8.166 - 2026-07-01 =
* Merge AUI 0.2.51 - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.165 - 2026-06-24 =
* Merge AUI 0.2.50 & SD 1.2.33 - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.164 - 2026-06-10 =
* Prevent timezone error due to unknown or bad timezone (e.g.: America/Ciudad_Juarez) - FIXED
* Merge AUI 0.2.49 & SD 1.2.32

= GeoDirectory v2.8.163 - 2026-06-08 =
* Added extra sanitization to term query during search - SECURITY

= GeoDirectory v2.8.162 - 2026-06-04 =
* Added extra validation to prevent SSRF vulnerabilities by restricting unauthorized internal requests - SECURITY

= GeoDirectory v2.8.161 - 2026-05-14 =
* OpenStreetMap routing now supports distance units from settings - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.160 - 2026-04-30 =
* Single post map default tab don't respects post level map type settings - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.159 - 2026-04-23 =
* GD Archive template is not working with SiteOrigin 2.34.0 - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.158 - 2026-04-16 =
* Restrict FSE new template creation to admins only to prevent unauthorized access - FIXED/SECURITY
* Validate url hash to prevent JS error on detail page tabs - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.157 - 2026-04-09 =
* Modifying the sorting order duplicates the field in CPT sort settings - FIXED
* Clear sorting options cache on save sorting field setting - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.156 - 2026-04-02 =
* Replaced deprecated addslashes_gpc() with wp_slash() - COMPATIBILITY
* WordPress 7.0 compatibility - COMPATIBILITY

= GeoDirectory v2.8.155 - 2026-03-26 =
* GD > Author Actions change default option label to "Default" to prevent confusion - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.154 - 2026-03-10 =
* GD > Simple Archive Item allow to customize author actions - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.153 - 2026-03-05 =
* Improved search query sanitization by extra escaping - FIXED/SECURITY
* Conditional fields don't work properly with file upload field - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.152 - 2026-02-19 =
* PHP notice in add to favorites button rendering - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.151 - 2026-01-29 =
* Validation patten shows slash when pattern contains quote - FIXED
* Default sorting is not applied on empty search when near parameter is not set in url - FIXED
* Post title rendered incorrect on term archive page when term id and post id are same - FIXED
* CPT > Tabs requires to reload page to add another shortcode tab - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.150 - 2026-01-22 =
* GD > Listings view all link should redirect to search page when country/region/city is set - CHANGED
* Merge AUI 0.2.43, SD 1.2.31 & AyeCode Connect Helper 1.0.5 - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.149 - 2026-01-01 =
* Prevent new custom field with key "content" - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.148 - 2025-12-25 =
* Some changes for Web Accessibility 2.0 - CHANGED
* PHP notice during REST API add listing - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.147 - 2025-12-18 =
* Hook added to check comment images upload - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.146 - 2025-12-11 =
* GD > Listings added more options to customize pagination - CHANGED
* Rating stars count should respect default rating settings - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.145 - 2025-12-05 =
* WordPress 6.9 compatibility check - COMPATIBILITY

= GeoDirectory v2.8.143 - 2025-11-27 =
* Archive Item template don't render when setup with Oxygen builder - FIXED
* Hook added to filter GD Loop preview post type - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.142 - 2025-11-20 =
* GhostPool Core plugin compatibility changes - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.141 - 2025-11-13 =
* Bricks block settings don't saves default value properly - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.140 - 2025-11-10 =
* Extra validation for post attachment upload - FIXED
* GD Loop issue with the Bricks elements with same parent block - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.139 - 2025-11-06 =
* Badge with %%input%% replaces incorrect value when used in GD > Dynamic Content - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.138 - 2025-10-30 =
* PHP warning "Illegal offset type" when taxonomy object_type is an array - FIXED
* Special Character in tags breaking tag display in gd_post_features block - FIXED
* Hook added to filter AJAX post success response - ADDED
* Conflict with LearnDash LMS on search page - FIXED
* GD > Post Images wrapper border radius is not working on BS5 - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.137 - 2025-10-16 =
* Hover style is not working on clone BS element - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.136 - 2025-10-09 =
* jQuery.exists() conflicts with Newspaperly theme - FIXED
* Prevent add listing form from being submitted while an image is uploading - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.135 - 2025-10-02 =
* Map widget inline script is not loading with Sage Starter Theme - FIXED
* Search form web accessibility changes - CHANGED
* Prevent listing Ads injection in Recently Viewed Listings widget - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.134 - 2025-09-25 =
* Option added to sort listings by modified date - ADDED
* GD > Listings option added to filter listing by rating - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.133 - 2025-09-18 =
* External image don't work with Elementor Pro Image Gallery - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.132 - 2025-09-11 =
* Make GD > Dynamic Content text translatable with WPML - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.131 - 2025-09-04 =
* Bricks Theme 2.0.2 compatibility changes - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.130 - 2025-08-28 =
* Merge AUI 0.2.41 & SD 1.2.26 - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.129 - 2025-08-21 =
* Some PHP version shows PHP notice when used comma separated post ids in GD > Listings - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.128 - 2025-08-14 =
* GD Ninja contact form shows PHP notice - FIXED
* %%_gd_category%% SEO variable is not working with Yoast SEO - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.127 - 2025-08-07 =
* Default marker icon sets incorrect marker size for OSM - FIXED
* GD > Tags default sorting by count is not working for events - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.126 - 2025-07-31 =
* GD > Single Taxonomies remove tooltip for prefix icons as it not required - CHANGED
* BlockStrap Post Title leads to wrong meta title with AISEO - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.125 - 2025-07-24 =
* GD Map widget Category Restrictions shows type error for comma separated value - FIXED
* .sr-only with BS5 forces to display hidden label - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.124 - 2025-07-17 =
* Elementor tag value-raw don't validates package exclude field - FIXED
* Allow to translate GD Contact ninja form fields - CHANGED
* Sanitize custom field icon url - CHANGED
* API error gd_placecategory is not of type object - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.123 - 2025-07-10 =
* Default business hours not saved when adding a new day - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.122 - 2025-07-03 =
* Prevent allowing a new field with key excerpt - CHANGED
* Option added to disable meta overwrite by All in One SEO - CHANGED
* Tags > Number of allowed tags should show default value when empty - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.121 - 2025-06-26 =
* GD Simple Archive Item block now has image aspect and cover options - ADDED
* API for setting checkbox not accepting 0 or 1 values - FIXED
* GD > Post Features shows error when tag count value set but tags value is empty - FIXED
* Restrict wp-admin conflicts with MailPoet manage subscription - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.120 - 2025-06-18 =
* REST API orderby relevance search is not working - FIXED
* Category limit with checkbox field is not working - FIXED
* GD > Categories outputs unclosed div when CPT AJAX enabled - FIXED
* Extra sanitization the post content to prevent shortcodes in description - FIXED/SECURITY

= GeoDirectory v2.8.119 - 2025-06-12 =
* Comment form default field website should be optional - CHANGED
* Add nofollow attribute to sorting dropdown links - CHANGED
* Non-float rating value display error for bar rating style - FIXED
* Bricks builder GD search page pagination not working - FIXED
* Block theme allow direct name template to work - ADDED
* Removed GD Map block post_type default value as it breaks Bricks builder block - CHANGED
* Allow REST API key & secret via $_REQUEST parameters - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.118 - 2025-06-05 =
* If when editing a place the backend image upload form is moved below the comments settings, images fail to load and can be removed when saved - FIXED
* GD Categories remove extra space before category name when icon left layout selected - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.117 - 2025-05-29 =
* Added constant to be able to define an array of allowed fast-ajax plugins - ADDED
* Redis object cache for logo not cleared on update listing - FIXED
* Fix accessibility issue for sub items in GD Categories - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.116 - 2025-05-22 =
* GD > Single Taxonomies shows PHP notice when Categories only option selected - FIXED
* Allow importing images with url .googleusercontent.com - CHANGED
* GD > Simple Archive Item allows to show Distance To Post badge - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.115 - 2025-05-15 =
* GD > Single Taxonomies, setting added to limit taxonomy count output - ADDED
* GD> Category Description can now be used on single page templates using the default category field - ADDED
* Setup Wizard "Not right now" link not working - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.114 - 2025-05-08 =
* REST API response don't contains Admin Use field - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.113 - 2025-05-01 =
* CF settings CSS class not showing on checkbox field - FIXED
* Tags archive map with All Posts setting not working when tag contains & # characters - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.112 - 2025-04-24 =
* Added hook to filter map markers response - ADDED
* `geodir_update_post_rating` hook added new post_type, rating and rating count params - ADDED
* Sometimes CPT sort field saves twice - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.111 - 2025-04-21 =
* File upload is not working for Category Icon - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.110 - 2025-04-17 =
* Quotes in address fields labels and conditional fields shows PHP notice - FIXED
* Extra sanitation on term icon inputs - ADDED
* Post rating block new design option added for full stars and count - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.109 - 2025-04-10 =
* GD Posts API default sort option set to relevance if search term used - CHANGED
* French language double quote breaks AJAX search args on CPT switch - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.108 - 2025-04-03 =
* Replace Twitter label to X - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.107 - 2025-03-27 =
* Fast AJAX + AJAX search compatibility with Bricks template - FIXED
* Added filter to allow CPT to use block editor - ADDED
* GD > Author Actions option added to show dropdown with 3 dots icon - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.106 - 2025-03-20 =
* AJAX search is not working with Bricks template - FIXED
* Bricks Query loop is not working on cpt + location page - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.105 - 2025-03-13 =
* Hook added to customize terms API response - ADDED
* Changes to add custom args to map marker request - CHANGED
* Added further BIG Data improvements when setting active - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.104 - 2025-03-06 =
* Map don't load when selected post type is deleted - FIXED
* Show error message instead of blank page during save CPT setting - CHANGED
* Protect GD temp folder via index file - CHANGED/SECURITY

= GeoDirectory v2.8.103 - 2025-02-27 =
* GD > Categories looses BS5 style on AJAX CPT change - FIXED
* GD > Categories append post type name setting is not working - FIXED
* GD > Tags widget added to show GD post type tags - ADDED
* Greedy menu should auto close on tab select - CHANGED
* Non float distance value in near me search sometimes throws error - FIXED
* German language double quote breaks AJAX search args on CPT switch - FIXED
* Filters added to geodir_get_widget_listings() to short-circuit queries - ADDED 

= GeoDirectory v2.8.102 - 2025-02-20 =
* GD > Recent Reviews option added to customize comment excerpt length - ADDED
* TikTok input url predefined field added - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.101 - 2025-02-13 =
* GD > Import & Export add message not to use Excel file - CHANGED
* GD > Recently Viewed widget option added to manage archive item template - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.100 - 2025-02-06 =
* Added GD Query loop options for Bricks theme - ADDED
* Added Google map cameraControl compatibility - COMPATIBILITY

= GeoDirectory v2.8.99 - 2025-01-30 =
* Url field type sanitization breaks encoded url field value - FIXED
* Map marker icon generated with mapmarker.io shows incorrect size - FIXED
* GD embed post wrapper shows extra space - FIXED
* Bricks theme term dynamic data not working inside custom loop - FIXED
* Changes to Bricks filter names to fix bug and allow for Location meta data from addon - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.98 - 2025-01-20 =
* Potential XSS via user display name ( not possible in default settings, requires profile edit via another plugin or contributor + user ) - FIXED/SECURITY
* Search near query can be broken if non float used, more sanitization added - CHANGED/SECURITY

= GeoDirectory v2.8.97 - 2025-01-16 =
* Enabling Bricks Builder shows _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly - FIXED
* Bricks Theme, Images post meta now work in dynamic data - FIXED  
* Bricks Theme, Images category meta work in dynamic data - FIXED
* Added new hooks in add listing map template - ADDED
* GD > Categories shows uncaught type error on PHP 8 - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.96 - 2025-01-09 =
* Rating label in not responsive on mobile - CHANGED
* In some cases page as archive/search template is not working with Elementor Pro - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.95 - 2025-01-02 =
* Open now search don't filters listings with UTC timezone & open for 24 hours - FIXED
* Show Map/Listings toggle is not working for block theme on mobile - FIXED
* GD Simple Archive Item > FEATURED badge is not translatable - FIXED
* Compatibility changes for Elementor Pro v3.25 styles update - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.94 - 2024-12-26 =
* AJAX search with empty text don't show placeholder text for main search input - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.93 - 2024-12-19 =
* MySQL error BLOB, TEXT, GEOMETRY or JSON column can't have a default value - FIXED
* Google map street view pegman icon not visible - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.92 - 2024-12-12 =
* GD > Post Address not rendered for optional & empty street value - CHANGED
* Changes to better support AyeCode Connect Turnstile Captcha - ADDED
* Bricks Post Fav element added - ADDED
* Bricks Post Rating element added - ADDED
* Bricks Recent Reviews element added - ADDED
* Google address response have missing city parts for some addresses within Barbados - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.8.91 - 2024-12-05 =
* Multiple maps on the page shows JavaScript error - FIXED
* A-Z Search links don't removes page params on paginated links - FIXED
* GD > Post Images option "Show limit" uses incorrect width for first slide on mobile - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.90 - 2024-11-30 =
* Load scripts on call feature can break block theme add listing page map - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.89 - 2024-11-29 =
* Old version of AUI conflicts if not updated - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.88 - 2024-11-28 =
* Elementor conditional field condition less than not working for post date - FIXED
* Option added to enable/disable load scripts on call - ADDED
* Some GD elements added to Bricks builder - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.87 - 2024-11-21 =
* Compatibility changes for ClassicPress - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.86 - 2024-11-14 =
* WordPress 6.7 compatibility changes for translation - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.85 - 2024-11-12 =
* GD > Recent Reviews carousel does not work when row items selected to default - FIXED
* Added developer setting for "Big Dats" to improve queries for directories with over 50k listings - ADDED
* Widget title tag can now only be set from a sanitized list - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.84 - 2024-10-31 =
* Use of ABS() on latitude in distance query gives incorrect distance - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.83 - 2024-10-24 =
* Bricks Builder style is not rendering for GD Archive Item template - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.82 - 2024-10-10 =
* Elementor editor GD > Listings - Category & CPT options are not changing on CPT change - FIXED
* GD > Dynamic Content remove CSS class setting added by WP default - CHANGED
* geodir_template_page_options() not allowing child page selection - FIXED
* Filter added `geodir_template_page_options_limit` to adjust the 500 pages limit - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.81 - 2024-09-30 =
* Spectra block style issue on GD Single page - FIXED
* GD > Recently Viewed sanitize parameters to prevent output JS code - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.80 - 2024-09-23 =
* Carousel control shows opposite icons on directory theme - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.79 - 2024-09-19 =
* Image meta not saved properly when multiple file fields on add/edit listing page - FIXED
* Carousel in BootStrap modal not working on RTL - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.78 - 2024-09-12 =
* GD > Post Content read more link don't scrolls to tab content when tab is not placed at first - FIXED
* geodir_template_page_options() function updated to use custom query for better memory usage - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.77 - 2024-09-06 =
* Theme customize AyeCode UI colors settings not working after update - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.76 - 2024-09-05 =
* GD > Post Features shows error when tag does not exists - FIXED
* Add alt text to OSM marker icon if alt text saved in media - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.75 - 2024-08-29 =
* In some cases SVG icon as map marker is not working on FireFox - FIXED
* List Save button not working on Fast AJAX search - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.74 - 2024-08-22 =
* Email tags added for comment link & comment post link - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.73 - 2024-08-15 =
* GD > A-Z Search block added to list the listings alphabetically order - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.72 - 2024-08-15 =
* Archive page should use default template for deleted & cached page - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.71 - 2024-08-08 =
* Nonce security check added to admin rating link - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.70 - 2024-08-01 =
* Avada Builder GD Listings don't reload categories on post type change - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.69 - 2024-07-25 =
* Add listing page shows not working on some theme - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.68 - 2024-07-25 =
* GD loop broken on search page for some themes - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.67 - 2024-07-18 =
* GD search broken on some block theme - FIXED
* Astra theme GD search broken - FIXED
* Super Duper lib caused fatal error on WP < 5.9 - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.66 - 2024-07-17 =
* non FSE themes can fail to render new blocks - FIXED
* Image attribute in schema shows location when private address is enabled - FIXED
* More block theme template updates for new block rendering system - CHANGED
* GD Search page not rendering on some themes with new block rendering system - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.64 - 2024-07-16 =
* GD > Dynamic Content keys added for logged in, logged out, post author, user roles etc - ADDED
* BIG changes to the way blocks are rendered to help prevent broken blocks in the future - CHANGED
* GD Block templates updated to new block output types - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.62 - 2024-07-08 =
* GD > Output Location left border issue with "Wrap with lines" option - FIXED
* Logged in user can break old deprecated tool function SQL in non-useful way - SECURITY

= GeoDirectory v2.3.61 - 2024-07-05 =
* Multiple carousels on the page breaks carousel in modal - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.60 - 2024-07-04 =
* Category default image is not set during dummy data import - FIXED
* Allow to play video file in post images lightbox - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.59 - 2024-06-27 =
* Use default distance radius when service_distance value is not set - CHANGED
* GD > Dynamic Content block can now do date comparisons with custom date fields - ADDED
* Thrive Theme compatibility changes - ADDED
* Elementor icon list css not loading in archive posts - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.58 - 2024-06-20 =
* Image slider conflicts with GD Listings carousel on elementor template - FIXED
* Add AVIF image support - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.57 - 2024-06-13 =
* Tool added to merge missing listing categories from WP relationship terms - ADDED
* Location type missing causes issue in location replace vars - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.56 - 2024-06-06 =
* Avada AWB fly-out menu conflicts on GD archive pages - FIXED
* Map and Location widget not always setting BS5 classes correctly - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.55 - 2024-05-30 =
* Elementor custom dynamic property causes error on GD template - FIXED
* GD > Listings carousel not working with elementor template when center slide active - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.54 - 2024-05-23 =
* Dummy category icons can now use SVG images - ADDED
* GD > Map widget now uses inline CSS SVG instead of URL based for better block template support - CHANGED
* GD > Map Block not selectable by clicking in editor after block recovery - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.53 - 2024-05-16 =
* Elementor container not following GD CSS Hide conditions - FIXED
* Add to favorite action is not working - FIXED
* Booking Availability field is not working properly with Fast AJAX - FIXED
* GD > Post Meta post_type field support added - CHANGED
* GD > Post title widget not respecting the GD > Listings SEO heading setting - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.52 - 2024-05-09 =
* AUI radio set should skip showing optgroup from option values - FIXED
* GD > Listings block missing title attribute settings - ADDED/FIXED
* PHP Warning: Undefined array key "heading_tag" - FIXED
* Dummy data import does not support external images - FIXED
* Add "id" as reserved field to prevent custom field with id key - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.51 - 2024-05-02 =
* Switching the package looses login user name & email - CHANGED
* BS4 lightbox displays blurred image in GD Post Images - FIXED
* Allow to customize lightbox image size via filter - ADDED
* Post Images rounded setting is not working - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.50 - 2024-04-25 =
* Correct leaflet routing icon font family - FIXED
* CPT settings template field don't have clear setting option - FIXED
* GD > Listings additional css class(es) attribute is not working - FIXED
* Near me manual popup for setting location cancel button not working with BS5 styles - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.49 - 2024-04-15 =
* Extra sanitization for shortcode tag selectors, contributor+ user with details template access could potentially output JS code - FIXED/SECURITY

= GeoDirectory v2.3.48 - 2024-04-11 =
* UK regions can sometime contain "Council", we now remove this by default - CHANGED
* SD and AUI packages updated to latest - UPDATED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.47 - 2024-04-04 =
* GD images don't allow .svg images even WP media allows - FIXED
* GD > Post Images masonry is not working when AJAX load option active - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.46 - 2024-03-27 =
* GD > Best Of dropdown shows &(ampersand) incorrectly - FIXED
* Added jobs dummy data type - ADDED
* Dummy data images CDN url updated - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.45 - 2024-03-21 =
* GD > Post images masonry gallery is not working with BS5 - FIXED
* Added filter for dummy data posts - ADDED
* Matterport embed URLs not working - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.44 - 2024-03-14 =
* Old MariaDB causes index column size error - FIXED
* Profile title tag could be changed to non heading tag by a contributor level user - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.42 - 2024-03-05 =
* Negative category id don't exclude listings from map markers - FIXED
* GD > Listings block can show duplicate listings when filtered by taxonomies - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.41 - 2024-02-22 =
* OSM directions route should use listing location as an end point - CHANGED
* Skip TranslatePress plugin from Fast AJAX request - CHANGED
* Several SQL Query optimizations reducing some query times even further - ADDED
* GD > Single Next Prev not filtering by same location - FIXED
* Add listing zip and region discovery improvements - ADDED
* Setup Wizard fields not showing tooltips with BS5 styles - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.40 - 2024-02-15 =
* Custom single post map is not loading on non GD pages - FIXED
* PHP 8.2 compatibility changes in Emogrifier class - CHANGED
* OSM marker cluster add maxClusterRadius option support - ADDED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.39 - 2024-02-08 =
* Address custom field can now be set as optional - CHANGED
* Function utf8_decode is deprecated - FIXED
* Google API Key generation shows apiid is missing error - FIXED
* Category schema types updated to latest release - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.38 - 2024-02-01 =
* GD > Post Features shows fields label special chars encoded incorrectly - FIXED
* Category icon not generated from FontAwesome icons for some sites - FIXED
* Function _inject_theme_attribute_in_block_template_content is deprecated - FIXED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.37 - 2024-01-25 =
* OSM layer url shows apikey parameter twice for custom style map - FIXED
* Listing ad shows incorrect rating stars on Divi builder template - FIXED
* Edit logo image title is not working on Chrome browser - FIXED
* PHP Deprecated: mb_convert_encoding() - FIXED
* Astra theme conflicts on search page - FIXED
* Setting changed for Borlabs Cookie v3 - CHANGED

= GeoDirectory v2.3.36 - 2024-01-09 =
* GD > Categories category text style not working for image design type - FIXED
* Meta title separator normal dash replaced to en dash when RankMath active - FIXED
* Blocksy theme conflicts with GD search results page - FIXED

= Older Changelogs =
[Archive of GeoDirectory changelogs](https://wpgeodirectory.com/change-logs-v2/).

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.0.58 =
NOTICE: The latest version of GDv2 (2.0.0.58+) contains a security release (does not affect GDv1), please update to 2.0.0.58+.

= 2.0.0.0 =
NOTICE: GDv2 is a major update that will require some manual steps to restore some directory functionality when updating from GDv1. [Documentation](https://wpgeodirectory.com/documentation/article/how-tos/upgrading-from-gdv1-to-gdv2/)


= Resources used to build this plugin =

* Image for reviews widget block editor preview ( dummy-avatar-1.png ), Copyright PxHere
  License: CC0 Public Domain
  Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/629034
  
* Image for reviews widget block editor preview ( dummy-avatar-2.png ), Copyright PxHere
  License: CC0 Public Domain
  Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/773318
