Description

The BuddyPress addon connects Directorist listings to profiles and activities of the social network built with BuddyPress, displaying listings posted by each user directly on their profile tab. The integration also records listing registration and update actions in the activity stream, turning the directory into a participatory space where members discover listings through the people they follow.

Main Features

  • Listing tab on profile: adds a dedicated section to the BuddyPress profile showing all listings posted by the member.
  • Activity stream posting: automatically posts to the activity stream when a user creates, updates, or highlights a listing.
  • Link between author and member: links the Directorist listing author to the corresponding social profile in BuddyPress.
  • Compatibility with BuddyPress components: works alongside the extended profile modules, groups, and activity flow already configured on the site.
  • Centralized configuration: enables and adjusts the integration behavior directly in the Directorist settings panel.

BuddyPress Integration Benefits

  • Social directory engagement: visitors interact with listings through the community feed, extending time spent on the site.
  • Organic listing discovery: new listings reach members via the activities of those already following the author.
  • Unified identity: each advertiser receives a rich social page that consolidates profile, listings, and interaction history.
  • Niche-focused community: transforms the directory into a thematic network, going beyond a static card catalog.

Who is it for?

  • Local business directory operators who want to retain users through social interactions.
  • Thematic communities (professionals, niche classifieds, events) that combine listings with member profiles.
  • Administrators who already use BuddyPress and want to leverage the member base to power Directorist.

Recommended for those running Directorist alongside a BuddyPress community, this addon eliminates isolation between the catalog and the social network by uniting listing authorship, member profiles, and activity flow into a single layer. The result is a living directory where each new listing reverberates in the community feed and contributes to continuous content circulation among registered users.

Frequently asked questions

Is Directorist BuddyPress Integration GPL-licensed?

Yes. Directorist BuddyPress Integration 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 BuddyPress Integration on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Directorist BuddyPress Integration 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 BuddyPress Integration cost at Ultrapack?

Directorist BuddyPress Integration 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 BuddyPress Integration include updates?

Yes. The current version of Directorist BuddyPress Integration is 2.0, published at Ultrapack on Nov 20, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Directorist BuddyPress Integration scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Directorist BuddyPress Integration goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.