Description

The Claim Listing addon adds a “Claim Listing” button on cards and pages for unclaimed Directorist listings, opening a form where the alleged owner submits proof for the administrator to approve or reject the ownership transfer. With this flow, directories populated with scraped data gain an official way to convert orphan listings into paying advertisers, without duplicate registration or loss of review history.

Main Features

  • Claim button on the front-end: shows the “Claim Listing” option on listings without an owner linked yet, eliminating the need for external contact.
  • Customizable request form: allows defining which fields the claimer needs to fill out to prove connection with the business.
  • Manual approval by administrator: sends each request to a queue in the dashboard, where the manager examines the evidence before transferring the listing.
  • Automatic ownership transfer: upon approval, links the listing to the requesting user, who can then edit it via the Directorist dashboard.
  • Email notifications: alerts the administrator about new requests and the user about claim status (approved or rejected).

Benefits of Claim Listing

  • Monetization of pre-registered listings: converts profiles mass-created by the administrator into active advertisers who take control.
  • Accelerated directory growth: encourages real business owners to register to manage their own information.
  • Reduced operational work: eliminates manual email exchanges to transfer ownership of a profile.
  • More accurate directory data: business owners update hours, photos, and contact after claiming.

Who Is It For?

  • Operators of local directories who started the site with listings imported from external sources.
  • Agencies that maintain niche portals (restaurants, services, professionals) and want to migrate to a paid model.
  • Owners of listing marketplaces who need a formal flow for owner authentication.

Recommended for those using Directorist as a base for a directory with pre-existing inventory, the addon closes the gap between listings populated by the administrator and the end user who owns the business. The result is a clear funnel for attracting advertisers, with centralized approval in the dashboard and a clean transfer of the profile to the correct account.

Frequently asked questions

Is Directorist Claim Listing GPL-licensed?

Yes. Directorist Claim Listing 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 Claim Listing on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Directorist Claim Listing 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 Claim Listing cost at Ultrapack?

Directorist Claim Listing 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 Claim Listing include updates?

Yes. The current version of Directorist Claim Listing is 2.6.1, published at Ultrapack on Oct 2, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Directorist Claim Listing scanned before publication?

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