Profile Directory – Filter
A simple profile directory plugin and easy to manage using custom postype with custom filter.
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Profile Directory – Filter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Profile Directory – Filter stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| alphabet | #99 |
| isotope | #82 |
| post type | >100 |
| profile-directory | >100 |
| profile-filter | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Profile Directory – Filter
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Profile Directory Filter is a simple plugin that will create profile information and displayed as directories with built-in Alphabetical Letters filter, Ajax and custom popup.
Features
- Easy to customize and use
- Filter alphabetically by Lastname or FirstName
- Sort by LastName or FirstName
- Support Ajax and Custom Modal/Popup
- Create Profie Information
- Fully Responsive & Optimized for all Devices
- Build using custom post type
- Has an option to use bootstrap as Template
- Support upto 6 column grid (an option in the backend)
- Can adjust/set image size
- No additional coding required
Donations
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Installation
To install this plugin see below:
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/codedropz-profile-directory-filterdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Profile Directory > Settings screen to configure the plugin
- For basic usage and configuration please visit documentation.
- Demo here.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Changed description in the backend from textarea to WYSIWYG
1.0
- Initial Release
0.5
This version fixes a security related bug. Upgrade immediately.
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Is Profile Directory – Filter free?
Yes. Profile Directory – Filter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Profile Directory – Filter safe to use in 2026?
Profile Directory – Filter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Profile Directory – Filter?
Profile Directory – Filter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,768 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.
Does Profile Directory – Filter work with WordPress 7.1?
Profile Directory – Filter is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.29, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Profile Directory – Filter need?
Profile Directory – Filter requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Profile Directory – Filter last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 23, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Profile Directory – Filter?
Profile Directory – Filter is developed and maintained by Glen Don Mongaya.
What are the best alternatives to Profile Directory – Filter?
The most popular alternatives to Profile Directory – Filter are A to Z Category Navigation… (10+ installs) and Kids English Alphabet (<10 installs).
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