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October 2025

6 updates

Custom Field Design Settings

feature custom fields

Control icon sizes and colors for custom fields. Adjust label and value sizes and colors. Add custom CSS classes with Tailwind support.

New Templates: Aurora & Stellar

feature template

Two beautiful new templates with fresh modern designs. Both templates are dark mode compatible.

Aurora example: mytools.directory Stellar example: laravelstarterkit.com

Banners

feature

Added ability to display banners on top of directories. Perfect for announcements or promotional links with easy configuration through dashboard.

Fresh "Default" Template

feature template

Complete redesign of Default template (now "Default NEW"). Updated all components: forms, listing cards, blog articles. Switch available in Design tab.

Global Search

feature

Search across all your directories and resources. Quick navigation to edit items directly for improved workflow efficiency.

New Theme Selector

feature

Visual theme selector showing default colors. Three new themes added: Caramellatte, Abyss, Silk. Better preview of selected theme aesthetics.

September 2025

14 updates

Button Custom Field

feature custom fields

New custom field type for buttons. Uses primary button color by default. Custom color options coming soon.

Keep Current Directory Active

feature

Latest used directory stays active across sessions. No need to reselect directory on each visit for improved multi-directory workflow.

Related Listings Manual Selection

feature

Manually select related listings for each listing. Auto-displays 3 listings from same category if not set. Results cached for 1 hour.

Image Re-upload Features

feature

Re-upload CSV images to internal CDN bucket and re-upload images when syncing from Google Sheets for improved speed and reliability. Better image availability. Note: Auto-Screenshot and Re-Upload cannot work together.

Template Preview

feature

Visual previews when selecting templates for easier template selection process.

Loading Time Issue Fixed

bug fixes

Resolved server downtime related to analytics dashboard. Fixed analytics URLs being indexed by search engines.

Articles API

feature api

Full CRUD API for blog articles with integration support for auto-blog generators (SEOBot, Blogbuster, Outrank). Complete API documentation and Postman collection provided.

Category and Directory Title Headings

feature seo

Set default heading levels (H1/H2). Customizable in Settings > General > Directory for better SEO control.

Internal Analytics Dashboard

feature

View page views and traffic sources. Basic analytics built into dashboard. Upcoming: Device tracking and UTM parameters.

BlogBuster Integration

feature integration

Alternative to SEOBotAI for AI-generated articles with auto-publish capability and simple API key setup.

List Custom Field Type

feature custom fields

New custom field for displaying lists. Perfect for features like amenities and specifications with organized display of multiple items.

Dynamic Category Titles

feature

Create dynamic category headings using variables. Example: "Campsites in :category, Armenia". Eliminates need to manually update each category title.

Custom Domain & SSL Improvements

feature

Automatic DNS checking and SSL installation with auto-retry every 5 minutes on failure. Email notifications for success or failure with better status representation.

SSL and Custom Domain Connection Update

feature

Improved SSL installation flow with better error handling for DNS issues and clearer status messages.

August 2025

6 updates

Tag Icons

feature

Upload custom icons for tags with option to show icon only or with title for enhanced visual representation.

Modern Template Performance

feature template

Loading time reduced from 3-4s to ~200ms. Improved speed for blog articles with related projects (from 7s to ~500ms). Automatic FAQ schema markup added.

Old LemonSqueezy Invoices

feature

Access historical invoices from LemonSqueezy in user profile dropdown menu. New invoices now in Stripe dashboard.

Auto-Screenshot on Google Sheets

feature integration

Automatic URL screenshots when syncing from Google Sheets. Requires ScreenshotOne integration. Only captures if listing image is empty.

Platform Migration Complete

announcement

Successfully moved from LemonSqueezy to Stripe. All subscriptions preserved with no action required from users.

Platform Migration Announcement

announcement

Moving from LemonSqueezy to Stripe to resolve subscription update issues. Affiliate program transition planned. No action required from users.

July 2025

1 update

FAQ Markdown Support

feature seo

All markdown content now supports FAQ rendering with special FAQ syntax for structured questions/answers. Automatic rendering for SEOBot articles and schema markup compatible.

June 2025

8 updates

Bulk Assign Categories

feature

Select multiple listings and assign multiple categories at once for streamlined bulk management.

Footer Builder

feature

Built-in footer customization for all templates:

  • No custom code required
  • Add sections, links, and custom pages
  • Include social links
  • Customizable copyright text

Article Categories

feature

Add categories/tags to blog articles with smart suggestions from existing categories for better article organization.

Job Board Template (Beta)

feature template

First version of Job Board template including "Create Job Board Custom Fields" button. Beta testing available.

Upvote Listings

feature

Voting system for listings with visitor engagement feature. Enable in Settings > General > Listing.

Cookie Banner Settings

feature

Configurable cookie consent banner with customizable text, button labels, and color customization. Found in Settings > General > Directory.

Custom Field Enhancements

feature custom fields

Audio/video files auto-convert to players. Upload custom icons instead of labels for enhanced media display.

Import Limits Reinstated

feature

CSV import limited to 1000 rows. Chunk large files for import to prevent system overload.

May 2025

8 updates

Google Sheets Sync Limit

feature integration

Sync allowed once every 12 hours. Automatic sync at midnight UTC. Includes manual sync in limit.

Google Sheet Sync Issues Fixed

bug fixes integration

Resolved sync issues for large datasets (2K+). Stable sync restored.

Listing Rating Ability

feature custom fields

Rating custom field type (0-5 stars). Display on listing cards and pages. Google Sheets compatible with export/import support.

Leads Exporter

feature

Export lead data from forms. Available in dashboard.

Content Generation with AI

feature ai

ChatGPT/OpenAI integration for auto-generating listing content with custom instruction support. AI generation during import coming soon.

Subcategory Listings

feature

Parent categories now show child category listings with hierarchical listing display. No need to attach both parent and child categories.

Top Categories Selection

feature

Manual selection of top categories. First 5 categories auto-selected initially. Doesn't affect sidebar category order.

Blog Cover Image Separation

feature

Modern template now uses separate cover images. Blog cover and hero cover are independent.

April 2025

9 updates

Chrome Extension Released

feature

Save listings with one click. Available on Chrome Web Store with demo video.

Disable "Show Listing" Pages

feature

Option to disable individual listing pages and display listings as cards only. Settings > General > Listing.

Hide Categories Sidebar

feature

Option to hide sidebar in Default and Whimsy templates. Settings > General > Category.

Sync Sitemap Manually

feature seo

Manual sitemap sync available in SEO tab. Auto-syncs daily by default.

Robots.txt Customization

feature seo

Add custom settings to robots.txt. Support for Google Ads access and similar services.

Image Settings

feature

Configure image crop/resize behavior, choose aspect ratio (default 16:9), and set maximum height for cover images. Settings > General > Listing.

Default Sorting Options

feature

Select default sort: name, order, created_at, updated_at. Featured listings always on top. Settings > General > Listing.

Bulk URL Info Pulling

feature

Pull missing information from URLs in bulk with same functionality as single listing feature.

Whimsy Template (Beta)

feature template

New template available for beta testing.

March 2025

20 updates

Claim Listings Feature

feature

Users can claim ownership of listings with admin approval/rejection system, email notifications, and automatic submitter account creation. Disabled by default in Settings > General > Listing.

Listing Page Tabs

feature

Quick filtering: active/inactive. Filter: paid/unpaid submissions.

Submitter Dashboard Overhaul

feature

New capabilities:

  • Update listing functionality
  • View listing status
  • Pay for listing
  • Delete listing
  • Configurable permissions in Public Submission settings
  • "Requires Approval" support for updates

CDN Image Cleanup

feature

Images removed from CDN after listing deletion (may remain cached temporarily).

CSV Import Changes

feature

Disabled when Google Sheets connected. Use Google Sheets for bulk imports to prevent conflicts and limit issues.

Leads Under Forms

feature

Leads moved to respective form views for better organization.

SEOBotAI Integration

feature integration

Connect via REST API key for daily article pulling, auto-publishing, and email notifications.

Custom Payment Providers

feature integration

Support for PayPal, RazorPay, Creem, etc. Payment link integration works alongside Stripe and LemonSqueezy.

Listing Export Enhanced

feature

Now includes categories and tags. Custom fields coming later.

Category Export Fixed

bug fixes

Long-standing export issue resolved.

Queue System Overhaul

feature

Improved import handling, better Google Sheets limit management, no failed imports due to API limits, ScreenshotOne limit protection, and webhook rate limiting prepared.

Webhooks

feature integration

Listen for events (project.created, lead.created) with Zapier integration support for endless automation potential.

Open Graph Image Generator

feature

Free tool for OG image creation with customizable branding and text. Internal implementation for auto-generation coming.

Custom Field Ordering

feature custom fields

Drag-and-drop field reordering. Display order matches dashboard order.

Tags and Social Links in Submissions

feature

Public submissions can now include tags and social links.

Domain/DNS/SSL Channel

announcement

Dedicated support channel created for domain and SSL issues.

Sitemap Performance Boost

feature seo

Super fast sitemap generation with fixed parent_id loop issues. Static file generation with daily auto-updates. Manual update button coming.

Google Sheet Improvements

feature integration bug fixes
  • Two-Way Sync now automatic
  • Categories and tags sync fixed
  • Better handling of large imports (9000K+)
  • API limit improvements

Productlift Migration

announcement

Roadmap moved from Canny to Productlift. All website links updated.

Community Guidelines Reminder

announcement

Reinforced Discord server rules:

  • Explore app and docs before asking questions
  • Check existing roadmap and feature requests
  • Participate in discussions
  • Stop asking for ETAs on features
  • Include directory domain when reporting bugs
  • Use channels instead of personal DMs
  • Respect community requests

February 2025

12 updates

Compact Template (Beta)

feature template

New template using logos instead of cover images. Compact version of default template available for beta testing.

Custom Icons for Categories

feature

Upload custom icons for categories or add custom icon URL option. Works with Category Import.

Redirects Feature

feature

Create custom redirects for changed page slugs. Only use paths, not full domains. Browser caching warning included.

LTD Price Increase

announcement

Last day for $149 LTD pricing. Price increase at midnight.

Google Sheets Integration

feature integration

Create directories directly from Google Sheets with optional two-way sync. Automatic sync to Google Sheets when enabled. Complete tutorial video provided.

OpenAI for SEO (Out of Beta)

feature seo ai

Generate SEO metadata with OpenAI. Add your own OpenAI key. Available in integrations.

Alt Texts for Images

feature seo

Custom alt texts for listing logo and cover images for better SEO and accessibility.

Bulk Screenshot

feature

Screenshot multiple listings at once. Only screenshots listings without cover images. Requires ScreenshotOne integration.

Password and Email Update

feature

Update account password and change account email. Long-requested feature now available.

Custom Colors for Tags

feature

Individual color customization for tags for better visual organization.

Design Feature Launch

feature design

Customize your directory design:

  • Update hero title colors
  • Customize primary color
  • Separate button colors (hero, search)
  • Top category colors
  • Search bar colors
  • Menu item colors

Works best in Modern template.

Modern Template Released

feature template

New modern template design with enhanced design customization options.

January 2025

21 updates

Bug Reporting Guidelines

documentation

Mandatory to include directory domain when reporting issues. Include template name and exact URLs where issues occur.

Screenshot of URL During Import

feature

Take screenshots during import process. Requires ScreenshotOne integration.

SEO Info in Listing Import

feature seo

Add seo_title, seo_description, and og_image during import. Import now supports categories, tags, SEO, and custom fields.

Import Bug Fixes

bug fixes
  • Fixed no-follow default on import
  • Fixed form submit issue with two-word names
  • Fixed additional images disappearing after update

Bulk Follow/No-Follow

feature seo

Make all listings dofollow or nofollow in bulk for quick SEO management.

Bulk Publishing

feature

Bulk publish listings, categories, and articles. Fixes forgotten "publish by default" on import.

Custom Email Providers

feature

Connect Mailgun, Postmark, Resend, SES, or any SMTP provider. Send emails from your own domain with no Directify association.

Maps on Listings

feature

Show Google Maps on listing pages. Enable in Settings > General > Listing. Requires address field.

Custom Fields in Import

feature custom fields

Map custom fields during import for complete import functionality.

Schema Markup per Entity

feature seo

Add custom Schema Markup to any listing, category, or page. JSON code input in SEO section (no script tags needed).

Ad Banners

feature

Three types of ad banners available:

  • Default: title, description, image, link
  • Editor: Rich Editor with Markdown support
  • HTML: Custom HTML code

Features custom CSS classes and UI configurations.

Subdomain Migration Complete

announcement

All subdomains now use .directify.xyz. Old .directify.app subdomains deprecated. Custom domains unaffected.

Subdomain Migration Announcement

announcement

Migration from .directify.app to .directify.xyz for SEO protection of main domain. One week transition period with CNAME update required for custom subdomains. Custom domains unaffected.

SEO Generation Fix

bug fixes seo ai

Fixed AI SEO generation for long content.

Parent Category in Import

feature

Specify parent_title in Category CSV import for automatic category attachment.

4th Level Sub-Categories

feature

Additional subcategory level now available for deeper category hierarchy.

Listing Import Categories and Tags

feature

Specify categories and tags per listing on import using comma-separated format. Auto-creates non-existing categories, attaches existing categories, and prevents duplicates.

Filters Enhancement

feature filters custom fields

All supported custom field types now available in filters: Checkbox, Date, and Number fields are filterable.

Tags Reworked

feature

Tags now work exactly like categories. Previous tags have been imported to the new structure.

Public Submissions Enhancement

feature custom fields

Add content before and after submission form (Markdown/Editor). Customize labels and add descriptions to each field. Custom fields now available in public submissions.

Screenshot and AI SEO Options

feature seo ai

Choose screenshots over OG images and auto-SEO data generation with AI. Available during URL import.

December 2024

19 updates

Custom Routes for All Pages

feature seo

Update routes for all pages in Directify:

  • Change listing structure: /{category-slug}/{listing-slug}
  • Remove /categories/ from URLs
  • Flexible route configuration
  • Documentation and video tutorial provided

Generate SEO Metadata with AI

feature seo ai

AI-powered SEO generation using ChatGPT API. Currently in beta using Directify API keys. Custom API keys coming after beta, with bulk auto-generate in import script planned.

Categories Auto-Redirect

feature

Automatic redirects for category route changes. Note: Browser cache warning for permanent redirects - use incognito to verify settings.

Listings Auto-Redirect

feature

Automatic redirects for listing route changes. Old URLs continue to work for listings without categories.

Multiple Images for Listings

feature

Add multiple images beyond the cover image with simple carousel display. This was a highly requested feature.

Documentation Launch

documentation

First version of docs published at docs.directify.app. Images and videos in progress, with more documentation and tutorials coming.

Code Editor for Custom Codes

feature

Syntax highlighting for easier code editing. Not a full IDE but improves readability and provides a better development experience.

Tailwind Classes Fixed

bug fixes

All Tailwind classes now work in custom codes including border colors, background colors, and text sizes. Featured badge sizes fixed. v0.dev component compatibility improved.

Custom Routes for Listings

feature seo

Customize your listing URL structure for better SEO flexibility.

Filters UI Fixes

bug fixes filters

Fixed small UI bugs related to filters, including mobile funnel icon scroll issue.

Custom Fields in Filters (Number)

feature custom fields filters

Number custom fields are now filterable. Enable via "Filterable" toggle in custom field settings.

Filters: Tags and Featured

feature filters

New filter options:

  • Filter by tags
  • Filter by featured listings
  • Custom fields in filters coming soon

Custom Fields in Public Submission

feature custom fields

Enable "Show on public submission" toggle to collect custom field data from submissions.

Import Bug Fixes

bug fixes

Fixed is_active and other boolean fields to ensure better data import reliability.

Custom Field Deletion Fix

bug fixes custom fields

You can now delete custom fields that have existing values, and remove custom field values from listings.

Custom Field Bug Fixes

bug fixes custom fields
  • Fixed deletion when values exist
  • Fixed removing custom field values from listings

Custom Fields Launch 🔥

feature custom fields

We've launched Custom Fields with 10 types:

  • Text, Number, Date, File Upload, URL, Email
  • Rich Editor, Markdown, Textarea, Checkbox

Features:

  • Choose field placement on listing pages
  • Display on listing cards
  • Custom CSS classes for styling (.custom-field, .custom-field-label, .custom-field-value)
  • Type-specific classes (.markdown, .url, etc.)
  • Default value support

Coming soon: Dropdown, Tags, Radio, Multiselect, Filters, Public submission support

Bug Fixes

bug fixes
  • Fixed "Made with Directify" pagination
  • Fixed menu items for header links
  • Fixed sidebar icon for mobile
  • Fixed sidebar height
  • Fixed "Featured" badge positioning

Directory Email Branding

feature

Emails are now sent from your directory name and owner email, no longer from Directify. "Listing is Published" emails use directory branding, and the submitter dashboard shows your directory name.

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