Description
Directorist – AI Search is designed for directory sites, classified portals, and segmented catalogs, with a semantic layer that indexes Directorist listings, interprets natural language queries, and displays results by contextual relevance without creating a separate search interface. It helps those who maintain directories with many categories reduce searches with no results, test queries in the admin panel, and adjust discovery through minimum score or automatic highlighting.
Principal Features of Directorist – AI Search
- Semantic search
Interprets intent, synonyms, and variations in query wording. - Listing indexing
Processes all listings with the Index All action in the panel. - Semantic terms
Allows adding slang, synonyms, and local terms per listing. - Test panel
Executes private queries and shows ranked results with score. - Score controls
Adjusts minimum score and limit for highlighting in results.
Benefits of Directorist – AI Search
- More relevant results
Visitors find listings even without typing exact words. - Less frustrated searching
Broad queries start returning options connected to context. - Greater editorial control
You adjust terms and limits before publishing changes. - Scalable discovery
Large directories maintain clear navigation without relying solely on keyword search.
Who Should Use Directorist – AI Search?
- Those who maintain local directories and need to connect natural searches to relevant listings.
- Classified portals looking to improve discovery across multiple categories.
- Those who use Directorist and want to test, adjust, and rank results with visible criteria.
How to Download Directorist – AI Search
Directorist – AI Search is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the package, and activate. The feature requires Directorist to be active to operate on the site.
Directorist – AI Search adds search intelligence to the existing Directorist flow without replacing the screen used by visitors. With indexing, editable terms, admin testing, and score controls, the plugin helps turn vague queries into clearer paths to the right listings, keeping management focused in the WordPress panel.
Frequently asked questions
Is Directorist AI Search GPL-licensed?
Yes. Directorist AI Search is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Directorist AI Search on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Directorist AI Search on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does Directorist AI Search cost at Ultrapack?
Directorist AI Search costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Directorist AI Search include updates?
Yes. The current version of Directorist AI Search is 1.1.0, published at Ultrapack on Jul 2, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Directorist AI Search scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Directorist AI Search goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What changed in this version
Version 1.1.0 2026-06-22
- Improved frontend search accuracy for Directorist search forms with better handling for selected filters.
- Improved search result consistency between autocomplete, Universal Search, and Directorist search result pages.
- Added a setting to control how many autocomplete listing suggestions are shown. The default is 5.
- Improved search result pages for listings that belong to different directory types.
- Added a fallback option so visitors can still see regular Directorist results if AI Search is unavailable or returns no matches.
- Improved compatibility with cached and optimized pages so frontend search keeps working reliably.
- Improved display of special characters in listing, category, location, and directory names.
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
directorist-ai-search.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
directorist-ai-search.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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