Description

The GD Booster addon speeds up loading of GeoDirectory pages by applying query caching to the database, asset compression, and optimizing the script and stylesheet code delivered to the browser. Designed for directories with a high volume of listings, the component reduces server response time and smooths navigation between category pages, map screens, and individual listings of each establishment.

Key Features

  • Directory page cache
    Stores ready versions of listing and category screens to serve repeated requests without reprocessing queries.
  • CSS and JavaScript minification
    Removes whitespace, comments, and line breaks from GeoDirectory files to reduce the weight transferred to the browser.
  • Directory asset optimization
    Concatenates and reorganizes auxiliary files loaded in pages generated by the base plugin.
  • CDN layer compatibility
    Works in conjunction with distribution networks to deliver static files from servers near the visitor.
  • Configuration panel in admin
    Adds a settings area within the GeoDirectory menu to enable and calibrate each optimization without editing code.

Benefits of GD Booster

  • Faster directory pages
    Lower response time in long lists, maps, and filters, improving perceived flow.
  • Lower server usage
    Reduces load on PHP and database during peak hours, preserving site stability.
  • Improved Core Web Vitals metrics
    Lean assets and cache help maintain performance scores considered by Google.
  • Centralized configuration
    All controls reside in the same GeoDirectory panel, eliminating adjustments across multiple cache plugins.

Who is it intended for?

  • Directory administrators with a large volume of listings who experience slowness in filters, maps, and category pages.
  • Agencies maintaining GeoDirectory-based sites for clients that need to standardize performance optimizations.
  • Local businesses and regional portals on shared hosting plans that want to squeeze more speed without migrating servers.

Recommended for directories that have grown in listing volume and have begun to experience sluggishness in lists, filters, and maps, the module operates within the GeoDirectory panel itself without requiring an external cache plug-in. The combination of asset optimization and query caching reduces server load during peak hours, keeping the experience fluid even on more modest hosting plans.

Frequently asked questions

Is GeoDirectory GD Booster GPL-licensed?

Yes. GeoDirectory GD Booster 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 GeoDirectory GD Booster on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install GeoDirectory GD Booster 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 GeoDirectory GD Booster cost at Ultrapack?

GeoDirectory GD Booster 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 GeoDirectory GD Booster include updates?

Yes. The current version of GeoDirectory GD Booster is 1.2.52, published at Ultrapack on Jul 25, 2018. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is GeoDirectory GD Booster scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of GeoDirectory GD Booster goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.

What are the requirements for the plugin GeoDirectory GD Booster?

Requires WordPress 3.1 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 4.9.