Imagine what a telephone directory used to be in the past. Even today, it has not lost its relevance. The only change that has pervaded it is, that the directory has become digital. The unique and useful concept of the directory has also led to the birth of many directory sites that are storehouses of information about many things, right from people to places.

Creating a directory site is very simple and more so if you choose WordPress themes. This is why we thought of creating a compilation of most selling WordPress directory themes. Check out our collection and you will find 12 awesome templates that cater to specialized niches such as real state, restaurant as well as other comprehensive segments.

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eList Elegant Directory WP Theme

eList Directory WordPress Theme

eList is a beautiful and elegant WordPress theme for listing websites of any kind. You may run your portal in any language you like and will be able to easily translate files, as eList is fully localized. Thanks to a bunch of awesome customization options, you can tweak your website in various different ways and as you prefer. This directory WordPress theme is highly beautiful in design but yet user-friendly and simple to manage. Besides, this nice WordPress theme for directory websites comes with eCommerce integration to benefit the most from your website. Take a look at the included features and decide for yourself.

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Directory WordPress Theme

Directory WordPress Theme

This is a great directory theme that comes already with a directory of 200 pre-loaded countries and 4000 states to make your work easier. The Directory theme allows visitors and users to submit content from the frontend and gives you full control to manage the same from the backend. The theme is very customizable and you can extend its functionality by bringing in plugins. It comes with a very unique feature through which you can gather useful information from the visitors and submitters – users have to register before they post content on your site. You can also organize and manage events with this theme as it is very versatile and feature-rich.

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City Guide Directory WP Theme

City Guide Directory WordPress Theme

If you want to create a groovy global directory theme, then City Guide is your best bet. This child theme is very extensible and comes with various pages such as homepage, categories page, details page, user profile page, etc. The theme is also powered by Google Maps and useful features such as geo tracker or city selector which make searching easier and more efficient. This theme is very cost-effective and gives you the best service as it is mobile ready and loads well on all screen sizes. You can have full control over the creation and management of content and earn money through the various methods such as coupons, price packages, etc.

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Cuisine – Directory Child Theme

Cuisine Directory WordPress Theme

All the food and cuisine buffs must check out this theme if they are looking to set up a directory site that revolves around restaurants and other food joints. Cuisine is a child theme that uses curvy fonts and fancy graphics to impart an appetizing look to your site. It is also packed with 200 pre-loaded countries, 4000 states directory and many other compatible features that might make your place the most favored destination for food lovers. The template is all about functionality and ease of use so that you can wield control over the content submission and customize it accordingly.

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YellowPages Directory WP Theme

YellowPages Directory WordPress Theme

Here comes a comprehensive and competent child theme for classified directory sites. It is very humble and fluid – the homepage catches instant attention and you can easily locate the things you want to search for. You can earn money by charging fees for content submission, coupons and other pricing packages. The template is very easy to manage and encompasses all the functionality and flexibility of WordPress.

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Real Estate 2 Directory Theme

Real Estate 2 Directory WordPress Theme

This is a fantastic directory theme that gives real estate agents and property dealers a complete solution to showcase and sell their properties. Anyone who wants to create a directory site around the real estate segment will have a great time with the Real Estate Directory theme as it has been designed with all the stakeholders in mind. Whether you are the property owner, visitor or the site administrator, everything is tailor made for you to serve your purpose. You can manage everything with simple clicks and give the most relevant and rewarding results to your visitors.

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GeoPlaces Directory Template

GeoPlaces Directory WordPress Theme

Want to make a perfect and a modern city directory website that gives your visitors all the information they are seeking for? Go for GeoPlaces as this directory theme is efficient from every angle. It comes with full places and events support, built-in monetization, Google Maps support and many other compatible features. This WordPress theme is responsive and renders nicely on all devices. If you want you can also run a blog alongside without tweaking anything.

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Business Finder WP Theme

Business Finder Directory WordPress Theme

Here is a great directory theme, available at ThemeForest that has sold more than 3,000 copies so far. It has all the modern and useful features studded inside such as multi-language support, RevolutionSlider, premium packages, connection to PayPal and lots more. The theme is favorable for your visitors and content submitters, as they can easily find and post things on your site. You can also monetize your site with Google AdSense as the theme gives you built-in space for ads.

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Glocal Direcoty Theme

Glocal Directory WordPress Theme

Glocal is a great directory and listing theme and has been designed to enlist any and every kind of property, place or person. The directory theme is very efficient, full of modern features and takes care of all the needs and requirements of visitors, users and site owners. It is completely responsive and makes submission a matter of seconds.

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Realia Directory WP Theme

Realia Directory WordPress Theme

Directory Portal lets you list and classify all types of items and properties without any trouble. This directory WordPress theme is loaded with some of the best and modern features. You can earn money through the listing charges and Google AdSense ads as the template has built-in space for the same. All in all, it is definitely worth a try.

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Directory Portal Theme

Directory Portal WordPress Theme

May it be amazing design or powerful backend, this theme probably has the best of both. You can list the categories as you please and tweak it according to your business requirements. It also has built-in space for advertisements, WPML translation plugin, custom built search and filter and a revolutionary slider. This directory WordPress theme is mobile friendly as well.

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Metrodir Directory & Listings WordPress Theme

Metrodir Directory WordPress Theme

This directory and listing theme is very advanced and effective. It is packed with many fantastic features such as a frontend user page, bulk upload, recurring payment system, geolocation and lots more. The theme offers smooth navigation and ease of use. Hence, it is very well designed and offers a great user experience to site owners, visitors and users who list their stuff.

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