Description

The Universal Search addon expands the search engine of Directorist to sweep all registered listing types simultaneously, displaying a unified field where the visitor types once and receives consolidated results of real estate, businesses, events, and services. The extension replaces separate type forms, turning the front-end into a single discovery hub for multi-niche directories.

Key Features

  • Unified multi-type search: queries all Directorist listing types in a single search box.
  • Consolidated form: replaces multiple forms with a central field that covers the entire site catalog.
  • Dynamic filters: adjusts categories, locations, and attributes based on the listing type returned in the results.
  • Grouped results: organizes returns by type, making it easier to read when the directory operates multiple segments.
  • Compatibility with Directorist layouts: integrates with search pages and widgets already registered by the base plugin.

Benefits of Universal Search

  • Streamlined experience: reduces visitor friction by eliminating the need to preselect which type to search.
  • Higher discovery rate: increases the likelihood that users find relevant listings in directories with multiple niches.
  • Fewer clicks to results: shortens the path from home to the desired listing with a single query.
  • Centralized operation: eliminates the need to maintain parallel pages and forms for each directory category.

Who is it recommended for?

  • Multi-niche directory operators with multiple active listing types in Directorist.
  • Agencies that deliver portals combining businesses, real estate, events, and professionals on the same site.
  • Local and regional sites that need a single search bar covering the entire catalog.

Those who maintain a directory with more than one listing type gain a single entry point to content, without fragmenting navigation into isolated search pages. The component fits regional portals, service marketplaces, and classified platforms, aligning front-end behavior with the mental model of users arriving to search first for what they need, and only then for the listing type.

Frequently asked questions

Is Directorist Universal Search GPL-licensed?

Yes. Directorist Universal 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 Universal Search on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Directorist Universal 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 Universal Search cost at Ultrapack?

Directorist Universal 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 Universal Search include updates?

Yes. The current version of Directorist Universal Search is 1.1.2, published at Ultrapack on May 22, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Directorist Universal Search scanned before publication?

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