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I really like that it is set up to not just be a directory but a hub for whatever niche you choose. It is not something you can just do easily on WordPress. There is a learning curve but the Brilliant Directory bot has been so helpful with figuring things out fast. It doesn't know everything but it knows enough that it is really helpful. There are things I wish were different. Some of the add ons I wish just came with it and you didn't have to pay monthly for the extra. I get they need to make money too and it needs to be sustainable for them. Like as far as add ons I wish were included they would be Bookmark My Favorites, Advanced Post Moderation, Feature Members On Homepage, Limit Posts Per Member, Member Profile Badges, Member Profile Analytics, Simple Events Calendar. But overall I am very happy with Brilliant Directories. It is fairly easy to make the site look professional and useful.
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jan 10, 2026Thank you for the thoughtful and honest review. We’re really glad to hear BD made it easier to finally bring your directory idea to life and turn it into a full-featured hub for your niche.
It’s great to know the BD Bot has been a helpful guide along the way. You’re right—it might not have all the answers, but we’ve designed it to get you moving quickly, and it’s awesome to hear it’s doing just that.
We also really appreciate your feedback about the add-ons. It’s something we’re always evaluating as we grow. Your list is helpful and spot-on for the types of tools many users look for as their site expands, and we hear you on wishing more of them were included.
Thanks again for jumping in and sharing your experience—it means a lot. We’re excited to see how your project grows from here.