Simple Link Directory Pro

Organize links into topic-based lists

Simple Link Directory Pro helps you arrange links as focused lists, then display one list or combine several on a WordPress page. Use it for a resources page, bookmark collection, vendor or partner directory, affiliate listing, local business directory, company intranet, or video directory. Links to YouTube and Vimeo videos can play in a lightbox.

Lists are the main organizing unit. Categories apply to lists, and an individual link belongs to a list rather than multiple lists or categories. A single list displays in one column; use multiple lists when you want a multi-column layout.

Create entries and publish the directory

AI utilities can bulk-generate lists with links, titles, subtitles, pictures, and long descriptions. Supported services include Gemini, OpenAI, and Openrouter. The extension can also generate a title, description, and thumbnail from a website link. For images, options include an automatic favicon, Font Awesome icon, uploaded picture, pasted image link, or screenshot thumbnail.

Use the shortcode generator or Gutenberg block to add a directory to a page or post and choose which lists and display options to show. For example, this shortcode displays all lists in three columns with the selected style:

[qcopd-directory mode="all" column="3" style="style-1"]

Pro includes filter buttons and live search, with filtering available for lists, categories, and tags. Depending on the template, subtitles can appear in the list or as tooltips. Pro can also paginate entries within a list through shortcode options; the directory lists themselves are not paginated.

Submissions, engagement, and monetization

Front-end registration and link submission let users contribute listings. Settings allow you to review submissions or enable automatic approval, offer free or paid listings, and mark paid entries as featured. Visitors can upvote links, and registered visitors can create favorite lists. You can also let other site owners embed your lists.

Directory listings can be monetized through paid submissions, with PayPal and Stripe payment options. Affiliate directories can use URL masking for affiliate links.

Optional paid add-ons

• Link Exchange AddOn: automates link exchange workflows for backlink generation.
• Broken Link Checker AddOn: checks links in directory lists and across site content, with quick scans, scheduled full scans, and saved reports.
• Review Rating AddOn: includes reviews and ratings to listings, with controls for guest or logged-in reviews and approval.
• Modern MultiPage Mode AddOn: includes a multipage directory format with list and link detail views.

Install and set up

Install and activate the plugin in WordPress, create a page or post, then add a shortcode from the generator and publish. The Settings and Help area has additional setup tips. When a large list fails to save, the server’s max_input_vars setting may limit how many form fields it processes at once.