Sabai Directory 1.4.17 – plugin for WordPress

Sabai Directory is a WordPress directory plugin for building local business listings and a reviews-focused community hub. It helps visitors browse places in a familiar list, grid, or map layout, making it easier to find relevant services nearby.

With fast, user-friendly search (including auto-suggest), customizable listing fields, and multi-location support, it solves the common problem of organizing scattered local data into one responsive directory. Interactive maps, ratings, photos, and user actions support ongoing engagement and content growth.

Main Features

• List, grid, and map views — Display directory entries in the format that best matches visitor intent.
• Fully responsive, flat layout — Keep the directory usable on phones, tablets, and desktops.
• Smart search with auto-suggest — Search by keywords, category, distance, and location with an autocomplete experience.
• Custom fields with visual form editor — Add tailored data types for listings, including text, numbers, uploads, CAPTCHA, and more.
• Interactive map experience — Show listing details on hover/click, refresh results on map drag, and use clustered markers.
• Multi-criteria reviews and ratings — Collect 1–5 star ratings and rating charts, plus review content and user engagement.
• Photos, comments, and voting — Support photo uploads, threaded discussion, and helpful/non-helpful voting.
• Multi-location and hierarchical categories — Organize entries across locations with unlimited nested category structures.
• Paid listings and payment gateways — Enable monetization using multiple gateways such as PayPal, Stripe, and others.
• SEO-friendly data and integrations — Include Schema.org microdata support, widgets/shortcodes, and BuddyPress activity/profile integration.

Benefits

• Better discovery — List/grid/map browsing plus auto-suggest search helps users find listings faster.
• Improved UX on mobile — Responsive design and interactive maps create a smoother directory experience.
• More trusted decision-making — Star ratings, multi-criteria feedback, photos, and comments support higher-quality user choices.
• Stronger local relevance — Geolocation, distance-based search, and Schema.org microdata help directories appear more contextually relevant.
• Scalable directory growth — Multi-location support and unlimited hierarchical categories make it easier to expand over time.
• Higher engagement loops — Bookmarks, votes, flags, and share options encourage repeat visits and community activity.

Who is it suitable for?

• Local business directory owners building Yelp-style listing and review experiences on WordPress.
• Websites that need map-based discovery for services, venues, or neighborhoods (OpenStreetMap supported).
• Communities and publishers managing multi-location content with structured categories.
• Agencies that want a configurable directory with custom listing fields and flexible templates.
• Platforms using BuddyPress-style community features for profiles and activity streams.
• Organizations planning paid listing tiers while keeping listings searchable and review-driven.