The Directorist Universal Search is a premium extension for the Directorist WordPress plugin. Its primary purpose is to consolidate searches across multiple directory types (e.g., Real Estate, Jobs, Services) into a single, unified search interface.
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Cross-Directory Search: Allows users to search through all active directory types simultaneously using a single search bar.
Unified Results Page: Instead of forcing users to switch between directory pages, it pulls all relevant listings and categories into one organized view.
Smart Suggestions (AJAX): Provides instant dropdown suggestions for both listings and categories as the user types.
Automated Page Creation: Upon installation, the plugin automatically generates two key pages:
Universal Search Form: The input interface for users.
Universal Search Result: The display area for combined data.
| Feature | Details |
| Requirements | Directorist Core Plugin, WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+ |
| Search Technology | AJAX-powered for real-time, no-reload results |
| Layout Retention | Preserves unique directory layouts (e.g., Grid for Real Estate, List for Services) |
| Mobile Ready | 100% responsive and optimized for touch devices |
| SEO Support | Clean code with Schema markup and SEO-friendly permalinks |
Intelligent Grouping: Results are grouped by directory (e.g., “Results from Places,” “Results from Events”) so users can distinguish between different content types.
Advanced Filtering: Includes instant filters to refine results by directory, category, or specific layouts directly from the results page.
Tabbed Navigation: Provides tabs on the results page to let users toggle between specific directory views without losing their search query.
Location Integration: Supports location-based searches that span across all directory categories.
Improved Retention: Reduces bounce rates by helping users find what they need faster without navigating multiple sub-directories.
Increased Discoverability: Users searching for one thing (like “Hotels”) may discover related services in other directories they weren’t aware of.
Professional UI: Maintains a cohesive design across various niche directories on a single site.
