Directorist Mark as Sold 2.3.0

Directorist Mark as Sold is a WordPress extension designed for listing-based sites that need accurate availability. It helps you mark an item as sold so visitors don’t assume it’s still available and waste time contacting you about unavailable listings. The plugin also makes it clear which listings remain open, supporting a smoother browsing experience. In addition, it includes a “mark as negotiating” status so you can signal that a deal is still in progress.

By keeping listing statuses up to date, this Directorist add-on reduces confusion, prevents unpleasing situations, and supports a cleaner workflow for site owners and customers. It’s a practical way to keep inventory messaging consistent across your pages, improving how users interpret what they see.

Main Features

• Mark as sold — Lets you set a listing’s status to “sold” when an item is no longer available.
• Availability clarity — Clearly informs visitors which listings are available and which are not.
• Mark as negotiating — Adds a status to indicate an item is currently under negotiation.
• Reduce wrong assumptions — Helps prevent users from trying to buy items that are already sold.
• Cleaner listing workflow — Makes it easier to maintain consistent item states over time.
• Visitor-friendly messaging — Communicates the current situation in a way that’s easy to understand.
• Simple status updates — Supports a straightforward button-based approach for changing listing states.

Benefits

• Less confusion — Users immediately understand what’s available, avoiding misleading availability assumptions.
• Higher engagement — Visitors spend time on listings that are actually available, supporting better outcomes.
• Saved time — Reduces back-and-forth caused by sold items being treated as available.
• Better UX — Improves the browsing experience by making status expectations clear.
• Clear deal tracking — The “negotiating” status helps set expectations when offers are in progress.

Who is it suitable for?

• Directorist-powered listing directories
• Classifieds and marketplace websites with manual inventory updates
• Property, vehicle, or item listing platforms
• Agencies managing multiple listings and deal stages
• Local business sites that handle inquiries for available listings
• Content-driven sites that need consistent listing status displays