The Directorist – Mark as Sold extension is a specialized add-on for the Directorist WordPress plugin. Its primary purpose is to allow listing owners to communicate the availability of items (like real estate, vehicles, or marketplace goods) without deleting the listing entirely.
This is EXACTLY the same product as distributed by the developer. Sales Page
“Mark as Sold” Toggle: Listing authors can easily change the status of their listing from the frontend user dashboard.
“Mark as Negotiating” Option: A secondary status that informs visitors an item is under discussion. This can be triggered:
Manually: From the user dashboard.
Automatically: Upon the submission of a contact form for that specific listing.
Dynamic Badges: Once marked, a “Sold” or “Negotiating” badge is automatically overlaid on the listing’s preview image.
Customizable Labels: You can change the text of the badges (e.g., changing “Sold” to “Leased” or “Negotiating” to “Pending”) to suit your niche.
| Feature | Details |
| Current Version | 2.2 (as of late 2025/early 2026) |
| WordPress Requirement | Version 5.0 or higher |
| PHP Requirement | Version 7.0 or higher |
| Core Plugin | Requires Directorist (Free/Pro) installed and active |
| License | Typically GPL (General Public License) |
| Developer | wpWax / Directorist |
You have granular control over where these badges appear:
All Listings Page: Show the badge in the main directory grid/list view.
Single Listing Page: Show the badge on the detailed view of the item.
Author Profile Page: Display status badges on the author’s public profile.
User Dashboard: Visible to the owner for management purposes.
Reduces Friction: Prevents potential buyers from contacting sellers for items that are no longer available.
SEO Benefit: Keeping sold listings on the site (instead of deleting them) helps maintain indexed pages and shows a history of successful transactions.
Social Proof: A high number of “Sold” badges on your directory can build trust, showing that the platform is active and effective.
