WPAdverts

What it is

Spec sheet

What it does

WPAdverts is a WordPress plugin for publishing, searching and managing classified advertisements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Product

WPAdverts is a WordPress plugin for creating classifieds sites or classifieds sections for a niche, industry, or local area.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Integrations

Paid packages include integrations for BuddyPress, Better Messages, PayPal, Stripe, WooCommerce and Elementor.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Security

The maker says security is a priority; its March 2026 release note describes a fix for a broken access control issue involving draft pages used by the adverts_block shortcode.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Privacy

The contact form module can hide ad posters’ contact details behind a form, and the maker describes it as GDPR compatible for Europeans.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Support

Paid packages include email support and plugin updates for the subscription period, and the maker says support usually replies within one working day.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Headquarters

PolandRead 28 Sep 2026 · wpadverts.com

Founded

2009Read 28 Sep 2026 · wpadverts.com

API examples

Forms documentation describes custom field types, validators, filters and hooks for advert, search and payment forms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Bank transfer

A bank-transfer payment gateway is included in the free plugin.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Current release

The WordPress directory shows version 2.3.5, released October 7, 2026, with 4,000-plus active installations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Developer API

The Forms API exposes actions and filters for changing form structure and behavior without editing plugin files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Developer use

The plugin uses WordPress actions and filters and includes documented code examples so developers can extend it without editing its original source.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Documentation

Official documentation is organized into getting started, blocks and shortcodes, FAQs, built-in modules, extensions and developer sections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Extensibility

Developers can replace templates through the adverts_load_template filter and maintain custom files outside plugin updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Free core

The maker describes the core plugin as free and says it was released as a GPL v3 compatible open-source project.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Hosting model

WPAdverts runs inside a self-hosted WordPress installation rather than as a separate hosted service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Image uploads

The plugin supports drag-and-drop image uploading for listings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Installation

Activation creates WordPress pages containing the adverts_list and adverts_add shortcodes, followed by configuration in Classifieds settings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Integrations limits

The pricing page places the Elementor, Stripe, and WooCommerce integrations in the Pro and Pro Plus packages.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Limit: add-on complexity

Wbcom Designs says configuring multiple add-ons and monetization options can create a learning curve for beginners.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wbcomdesigns.com

Limit: paid extensions

A WordPress.org reviewer complained that the extension ecosystem is largely paid, while Wbcom Designs said advanced features require premium add-ons.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Limit: translation and permalink issues

Independent review coverage reports user complaints about translation problems and errors with custom permalink structures.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpsearch.ai

Listing views

Administrators can offer grid or list displays and let visitors switch between them.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Listings

Users can submit ads, upload images, preview listings, and manage their own ads, while site owners can moderate submissions and flag spam.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Maker history

The company says it has developed WordPress add-ons since 2009 and released WPAdverts after a 2016 internal need for a classifieds system.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Maker location

SIMPLIKO states that its office is in Kraków, Poland.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Maker ownership

WPAdverts is a SIMPLIKO project run by Greg Winiarski as lead programmer and business owner.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Notable news: currencies extension

On May 26, 2025, WPAdverts announced a Currencies extension supporting more than 160 currencies and daily exchange-rate synchronization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Notable news: security release

The October 7, 2026 release added cached update-server requests, a data-table fix and XSS hardening.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Open-source licence

The public source header grants redistribution and modification under the GNU General Public License version 2 or any later version.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Paid listings

The Payments Module supports charging for ad submissions and renewals, with different plans and featured listings.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Payments behavior

Administrators can define pricing levels, ad duration, featured status and renewal pricing, then inspect payment states and logs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Payments module

The built-in Payments module records user payments and transaction logs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Praise: customization

Wbcom Designs highlighted flexible categories, custom fields, search filters and compatibility with themes and page builders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wbcomdesigns.com

Praise: lightweight architecture

Colorlib praised the modular add-on approach because site owners can enable only the functionality they need.Read 15 Oct 2026 · colorlib.com

Praise: usability

Colorlib described setup and front-end submission and management as straightforward for administrators and visitors.Read 15 Oct 2026 · colorlib.com

Rating on WordPress.org

4.8 out of 5 from 160 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Responsive design

The plugin provides responsive layouts intended to work across device and screen sizes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Search and display

Visitors can browse and search listings, use grid or list views, and see ads filtered by category or location on SEO landing pages.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Security updates

Recent releases document fixes for XSS, broken access control, CSRF, endpoint privileges and sanitization problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Spam protection

Official guidance says spambots began completing the three-step submission flow and recommends upgrading to versions with added anti-spam tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

System requirements

The directory lists WordPress 5.7 or newer, PHP 7.0 or newer and testing through WordPress 7.1.3.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Translations

The plugin page lists translations for Brazilian Portuguese, Croatian, French, Dutch, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian and Spanish.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Trial and refund

The maker offers a 30-day refund period and says a free trial license can be arranged by contacting support.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

User ad management

Users can browse, edit and delete their own advertisements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

User submissions

Sites can allow registered users, anonymous users, or both to submit classifieds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Who it is for

The maker presents WPAdverts for people building classifieds for their own site or a client, including sites for a particular niche or local area.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

WooCommerce behavior

The WooCommerce add-on supports listing and renewal products, packages, moderation rules and user panels for ads and packages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wpadverts.com

Plans and prices

Every WPAdverts plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Who it suits

Verdict

Where Specifiction places it

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