Directorist Universal Search

Directorist Universal Search is an addon for the Directorist plugin that brings all active directories into one search experience. Visitors type a single query and get one results page instead of searching each directory separately. Results keep each directory's own layout and are grouped by directory and category.

Key Features

• Unified multi-directory search – One search bar returns matching listings from every active directory at the same time, so visitors do not have to repeat the same query in each directory.
• Directory-specific layouts kept – Each directory's listings appear in the layout that directory already uses, such as a grid or a list, so results look familiar to visitors.
• Grouped by category and directory – Matched listings are sorted by directory and then by category, which makes a long results page easier to scan.
• Instant result filters – Filters let visitors narrow the results by directory, category, or layout without leaving the results page.
• Responsive, consistent design – The search interface uses one visual style that adapts to desktop, tablet, and mobile screens.
• Single organized results page – Listings and categories from every active directory are pulled into one results page rather than scattered across separate searches.
• Results in native layouts – Each directory's listings are shown in that directory's own layout within the shared results page.

Who Is It For

This addon is for site owners running Directorist-powered directories with more than one listing type, such as places, real estate, jobs, or services. It suits directory sites whose visitors currently have to search each directory separately and would benefit from one combined search.