Real directory websites
built with Directorist
Over 20,000 live businesses worldwide use Directorist to power local listings, niche portals, classifieds, marketplaces, and more. Browse real examples and get inspired for your own build.
What you’re looking at — and why it matters
This isn’t a curated selection of polished agency builds. These are real sites, launched by real people, in real markets — from New Zealand painters to South African business directories to Canadian coating specialists. The range is the point.
Every single one of them runs on the same Directorist core plugin. Different niches, different countries, different monetization models — same underlying engine. That’s the clearest possible proof that the platform is flexible enough to work for your specific idea, not just a pre-configured demo.
Sites currently running Directorist
Each of these directories is live today, generating traffic, listings, and — in most cases — revenue. Click through to see the finished product.
A specialist directory connecting customers with coating professionals across Canada — painters, powder coaters, and surface finish experts — with location-based search and direct contact.
A hyperlocal business directory serving the Hervey Bay region of Queensland, Australia. A textbook example of how to own a specific geography with a general-purpose local listings model.
A tightly focused trade directory matching homeowners and businesses with qualified painters across New Zealand. Strong proof that single-trade service directories work at a national scale.
A community-focused directory built around Latin-owned and Latin-serving businesses. A compelling example of using demographic targeting to differentiate from a broad general directory.
A South African business listing directory built to compete with Yellow Pages-style national platforms, focused on connecting local businesses with nearby customers through targeted search and categories.
A niche directory for camping spots and outdoor stays across South Africa — “lekker” meaning “great” in Afrikaans. One of the most compelling examples of a single-passion vertical owning its niche completely.
What could your directory look like?
The sites in this showcase span six continents and a dozen verticals — but they’re only a slice of what Directorist supports. The same plugin that powers a campsite directory in South Africa can power a doctor booking platform in Kenya or a classified ads site in the UK.
Here’s a quick map of the niches the platform is built to serve:
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