GeoDirectory Claim Listings add-on allows users to submit a listing claim and, once approved, manage and improve their listing. Therefore, taking some of the heavy lifting out of managing a new directory and letting business owners do the hard work of maintaining their listings.
This is EXACTLY the same product as distributed by the developer. Sales Page
Core Functionality
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Verification Workflow: Allows visitors to submit a “claim” for a listing. Once approved, the ownership of the listing is transferred to their WordPress user account.
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Approval Control: Supports Manual Approval (admin reviews info) or Auto-Approval (via email verification or successful payment).
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Claim Management: A dedicated dashboard to approve, reject, or “undo” claims if a listing was claimed by mistake or by an unauthorized user.
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Verified Badges: Automatically displays a “Verified” or “Owner-Verified” badge on listings that have been successfully claimed.
Integration & Monetization
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Pay to Claim: When paired with the Pricing Manager add-on, you can force users to purchase a specific pricing package to complete their claim.
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Form Integration: Works out of the box with a simple lightbox popup, but also integrates with Ninja Forms (free) for creating complex, custom claim forms with specific data requirements.
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Search Integration: Adds an “Is Claimed” filter to advanced search, allowing users to filter for only verified businesses.
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Custom Fields: Adds a hidden “Is Claimed?” field to your Custom Post Types (CPTs) to track status and trigger visibility of the claim button.
Technical Specifications
| Requirement | Specification |
| WordPress Version | 4.7 or higher (5.0+ recommended) |
| PHP Version | 5.6 or higher (7.4+ recommended for performance) |
| MySQL Version | 5.0 or higher |
| Base Plugin | Requires GeoDirectory (Core) installed and active |
| Optional Add-ons | Pricing Manager (for paid claims), Ninja Forms (for custom forms) |
| Delivery Method | Shortcode, Gutenberg Block, or Widget (GD > Post Claim) |
| License | Generally GPL; available via single site, 5-site, or unlimited site tiers |
Key Settings to Know
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Claim Packages: You can specify which pricing packages a user can “upgrade” to during the claim process.
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Email Notifications: Customizable templates for “Claim Received,” “Claim Approved,” and “Claim Rejected” to keep owners in the loop.
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Restricted Editing: You can prevent listing owners from editing certain fields until their claim is fully verified and paid for.
- Categories: WordPress Plugins
- Tags: GeoDirectory
