GeoDirectory vs Hello Elementor
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| Feature | GeoDirectory v2.8.197 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details | Hello Elementor v3.5.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.2/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 1M+ |
| Last updated | October 23, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| Editions | GeoDirectory | Hello Elementor · Elementor Pro ($) |
| Pros | Location-based listing structure with maps and location pages; Works with Elementor and block themes; Large feature set in the free core | Lightweight blank canvas that leaves design to Elementor; Elementor header and footer template support; WooCommerce support included |
| Cons | Many advanced features need paid add-ons from the vendor; Large codebase with many admin screens to learn; Premium add-ons and themes are sold separately by the vendor | Few built-in design options outside Elementor; Admin and customizer promote the paid Elementor Pro add-on |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | — |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Map of listings with markers, Elementor widgets for directory templates, REST API routes for listings and system status, Post limits per listing plan or user, Classified ads mode, Users can report a listing, Location (city/region) management, Business hours for listings, SEO output filtered for Yoast SEO presentation | Minimal blank canvas theme setup, Elementor header and footer templates, WooCommerce theme support, Elementor Pro upsell in the customizer |
| Integrations | ||
| E-commerce | — | WooCommerce |
| Plugins | Elementor, Yoast SEO | Elementor |
| Other | Google Maps Time Zone API, Mapmarker.io icon service | — |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | wpgeodirectory.com, maps.googleapis.com, api.wordpress.org, plugins.svn.wordpress.org, dzv365zjfbd8v.cloudfront.net, cdn.mapmarker.io, mapmarker.io | my.elementor.com |
| Blocks | 1 | — |