ApusListing 1.2.44 – Directory & Listing WordPress Theme

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Here’s a refined overview of ApusListing 1.2.44 – Directory & Listing WordPress Theme:

📌 Version 1.2.44 (June 15, 2023)

• Introduced updated WooCommerce compatibility and PHP version support Reddit+14Graphicfort+14themewordpress.org+14
• Theme author (ApusTheme) has released newer versions through to v1.2.52 as of late 2024 Graphicfort.

🎯 Core Features

• Frontend Listing Submission: Users can register, submit listings, manage via personal dashboard, and even claim listings themewordpress.org
• Booking & Reservation Support: Integrates with WooCommerce Bookings for appointments, reservations, and paid listing functionality themewordpress.org+4Garudeya.com+4zubkasline.com+4
• Layouts & Display Options:
  • Three homepage styles: grid, list, half-map layout demoapus2.com+5Reddit+5Reddit+5themewordpress.org+5Garudeya.com+5vintcer.com+5
  • Two listing detail layouts
  • Footer builder and customizable header sections
• Search & Filters:
  • Advanced AJAX-powered filters (location, category, keywords, price range, ratings) Reddit+14Garudeya.com+14Graphicfort+14DDgpl.com+2DDgpl.com+2GPLVilla+2
  • Google Maps integration with map-based searches and pin displays
• Reviews & Favorites: Users can rate, review listings, reply to reviews, and add favorites Graphicfort+2Garudeya.com+2zubkasline.com+2
• Monetization & Membership: Paid listing submission, membership packages, ad placements, and support for WP Job Manager Paid Listings demoapus2.com+15DDgpl.com+15Graphicfort+15
• Multilingual & RTL: WPML-ready, supports RTL languages, fully responsive, SEO-optimized Reddit+15Garudeya.com+15zubkasline.com+15
• Visual Composer Integration: Comes with 20+ custom VC modules like maps, listings carousel, filters, user info, etc. demoapus2.com

✅ Pros & ⚠️ Cons

Pros

• Feature-complete out of the box: listing management, bookings, reviews, monetization.
• User engagement & dashboards: easy listing claims and user controls.
• Powerful search tools: AJAX filters + interactive maps.
• Regular updates: WooCommerce/PHP compatibility updates through v1.2.52 Graphicfort.

Cons

• URL structure limitation: includes a default /listing/ slug—removal requires custom coding Reddit+4Reddit+4Reddit+4.
• Layered plugin dependence: Visual Composer, WP Job Manager, WooCommerce Bookings increase complexity and site load.
• GPL versions lack official support—only manual updates from resellers Reddit+6worldpressit.com+6Graphicfort+6.

🧭 Ideal Use Cases

• Local business directories (restaurants, services, professionals, real estate)
• Appointment-based services (beauty salons, clinics, event venues)
• Tourism review hubs, classified ads, city guides
• Platforms needing listing monetization and user-generated content

🔧 Setup Recommendations

1. Get official release from ThemeForest for support and updates (latest is v1.2.52).
2. Install necessary plugins: Visual Composer, WP Job Manager (+ Paid Listings), WooCommerce, WooCommerce Bookings, CF7, Mailchimp, Social logins.
3. Import a demo—choose from grid, list, map, or video homepage styles.
4. Customize pricing, dashboard settings, and claim/listing flows.
5. Optimize search filters and map display for your niche.
6. Tackle performance: caching, minifying assets, lazy-loading maps and images.

💬 Community Notes

• URL slug customization (“listing” removal) isn’t native, but doable through child-theme rewrite rules or developer intervention Redditthemewordpress.org+2Graphicfort+2zubkasline.com+2Garudeya.com+6themewordpress.org+6PureGPL+6Reddit.
• Many developers favor standalone directory plugins (e.g., Directorist, GeoDirectory) for more flexible architecture Reddit+2Reddit+2Reddit+2.

📌 Final Take

ApusListing 1.2.44 is a powerful, UX-rich directory theme ideal for niche-based listing sites needing map search, frontend submission, monetization, and booking support. For best performance and ongoing compatibility, use the official version, update regularly, and consider expert tweaks (e.g., URL clean-ups, performance tuning).

Need help with:

• Installing the theme and demos?
• Customizing search filters or map behavior?
• Removing URL slug, improving performance, or integrating membership/payments?

I’d be happy to guide you through it! 😊