SFR Directory Analytics

Professional Directory Analytics – Free

SFR Directory Analytics gives you directory-specific insights to grow your business. Unlike website analytics (Google Analytics), this focuses on what directory owners actually need: listing performance, search trends, category analytics, and engagement patterns.

Perfect for Directorist, GeoDirectory, and Business Directory users who want to understand their directory without expensive premium subscriptions.

Why Directory-Specific Analytics Matter

Google Analytics shows website traffic. Directory analytics show business performance.

Track what matters for directory growth:

• Which listings attract the most views

• Which categories drive engagement

• Top performing listings

• Real-time activity patterns

Free Forever

Professional analytics shouldn't require expensive subscriptions. SFR Directory Analytics gives you real value at no cost:

• FREE Version – Full analytics dashboard, charts, listing performance tracking

• Pro Version – Optional upgrade for PDF reports, email automation, custom date ranges (from £5/year), Lifetime Licence available too.

Multi-Platform Support

Compatible with three major directory platforms:

• Directorist – Full integration with free and Pro versions

• GeoDirectory – Complete compatibility

• Business Directory Plugin – Full support

The plugin automatically detects which directory platform you're using and tracks the relevant analytics. No configuration needed.

Supported Directory Plugins

• Directorist – Track listings and categories
• GeoDirectory – Monitor place views and category performance
• Business Directory Plugin – Analyse listing and category engagement

Key Features

Beautiful Analytics Dashboard

• Visual overview with colourful charts and graphs

• Real-time listing statistics

• Clean, intuitive interface

• Mobile-responsive design

Listing Performance Tracking

• Identify top performers

• Monitor listing quality over time

Category Analytics

• Track category popularity and engagement

• Compare category performance

• Optimise category structure

• Strategic content planning insights

Time Period Analysis

• Today, Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days, All Time views

• Trend visualisation with daily, weekly, and monthly charts

• Performance tracking over time

• Growth pattern identification

Support From Richard Toolkit

• Launch companion dashboards for Map and Category Display plugins

• Quick access to other SFR plugins

• Direct links to free website tools directory

• Seamless ecosystem integration

Privacy-Focused

• All data stored locally in your WordPress database

• No external API calls or data sharing

• GDPR compliant – no personal information collected

• Lightweight and cache-friendly

Pro Version Features (Optional Upgrade)

Upgrade only when you need professional reporting and automation:

Custom Date Range Filtering

• Analyse any time period you need

• Compare this month vs last month

• Examine seasonal trends

• Measure campaign performance

CSV Export

• Export all analytics data

• Open in Excel or Google Sheets

• Create custom visualisations

• Share with team members

PDF Report Generation

• Professional branded reports

• Charts and graphs included

• Perfect for stakeholders and advertisers

• Client reporting made easy

Scheduled Email Reports

• Automated weekly or monthly reports

• Stay informed without logging in

• Summary metrics via email

• Never miss important trends

SEO Analysis & Scoring

• Evaluate listing SEO performance

• Built-in scoring system

• Optimisation recommendations

• Improve search rankings

Advanced Data Controls

• Sortable columns by time period

• Advanced pagination options

• Enhanced filtering

• Bulk data management

Priority Support

• Direct email support

• Regular updates

• Feature requests considered

Affordable Pricing

• 5 sites: £5/year (~$6.50)

• Lifetime: £10 one-time (~$13)

• 30-day money-back guarantee

Learn more about Pro →

Perfect For

• Directory website owners wanting to understand visitor behaviour
• Businesses tracking which listings get the most attention
• Website developers optimising directory performance
• Content creators identifying popular categories
• Marketing teams measuring campaign effectiveness
• Site owners preparing for directory monetisation

How It Works

1. Install and activate SFR Directory Analytics
2. The plugin automatically detects your directory plugin
3. Views are tracked automatically when visitors view listings or categories
4. View beautiful analytics in WordPress Admin > Directory Analytics

No configuration required – it works right out of the box!

Privacy & Data

• All analytics data stored locally in your WordPress database
• No external API calls or data sharing
• GDPR compliant – no personal information collected
• Does not require cookie consent (only tracks page views, not user behaviour)
• Can exclude administrator views from tracking
• Configurable data retention (7-365 days)
• Minimal database footprint – efficient storage design

Technical Details

• Database Impact: Uses WordPress options table – no custom tables created
• Performance: Efficient tracking with no impact on page load times
• Caching: Fully compatible with WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, and other popular caching plugins
• Tracking Method: Page view counts only (not unique visitors)
• Data Storage: Approximately 1KB per 100 views tracked

Additional Info

The Complete Directory Toolkit

SFR Directory Analytics is part of an integrated three-plugin ecosystem:

1. SFR Directory Analytics – Understand what's performing

2. SFR Directory Map – Visualise geographic distribution

3. SFR Directory Category Display – Optimise category presentation

Use them together for comprehensive directory management across Directorist, GeoDirectory, and Business Directory platforms.

Why Choose SFR Directory Analytics?

We believe professional analytics shouldn't require expensive subscriptions. Our free version gives you real value, and Pro features are affordable when you need them.

Whether you choose SFR or other analytics solutions – the important thing is making data-driven decisions for your directory business.

Get Started Today

1. Install the free plugin

2. See your first insights in 5 minutes

3. Upgrade to Pro only if you need reporting features

No credit card required. No time limits. Professional directory analytics for everyone.

Documentation & Support

• Full Documentation

• Feature Comparison

• Pro Version Info

• Support Forum

Other SFR Directory Plugins

• SFR Directory Map – Geographic visualisation

• SFR Directory Category Display – Category optimisation

Made with ❤️ by directory owners, for directory owners