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Simple Staff List

By Brett Shumaker

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Simple Staff List Review - In-Depth Analysis

Build and display a staff listing for your website easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.98/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 40+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Simple Staff List plugin allows you to build a staff directory for your website. You get an easy-to-use interface which allows you to edit the following fields for each staff member: Name, Photo, Position, Email, Phone Number, and Bio. There is also a drag-and-drop interface to set the order of your staff members.

You will use the [simple-staff-list] shortcode within a page or post to display the full staff listing in the order set on the Order page. You can customize the information shown for each staff member on your website by editing a simple template. You can add your own custom CSS to style your staff list as well.

Use the Simple Staff List support section to post any problems or comments!

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Staff List has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users needing a straightforward staff listing plugin.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use without unnecessary add-ons
Provides a clean CSV export option
Good support with quick developer responses
Allows categorizing staff members
Lightweight and focused functionality

Weaknesses

Lacks sorting functionality for staff lists
No pagination for large staff lists
No dedicated page template for staff members
Limited display options beyond listing post titles

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 40 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and support, though a small minority report functional limitations.

Positive highlights

"Great simple plugin – Even better support" - rogeratbing
"Great plugin, amazing support." - ttrusty
"Simple, yet extremely powerful!" - jonnyekholm
Developer is responsive and delivers requested features - rogeratbing
Easy to categorize staff members - jonnyekholm

Common complaints

Cannot sort staff list in ascending or descending order
No pagination for large numbers of staff members
No page template for displaying staff members
Outputs only a list of post titles without richer display

Weaknesses

Limited sorting and display features
No pagination for scalability
Basic output format
Some users feel development stalled

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, lightweight staff listing plugin with basic features and appreciate responsive developer support.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced sorting, pagination, or customizable staff display templates should consider other options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic staff listing functionality with CSV export and categorization features.

Final Verdict

Simple Staff List is a straightforward and easy-to-use plugin that meets basic staff listing needs with commendable developer support and useful features like CSV export. However, it lacks advanced functionalities such as sorting, pagination, and customizable templates, which limits its suitability for larger or more complex staff directories.

While it has no direct alternatives, potential users should weigh the plugin's simplicity and support against its functional limitations and recent security fixes. Those needing more robust features might look elsewhere, but for basic use cases, it remains a solid choice.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Simple Staff List plugin.

staff directory

employee list

staff listing

Screenshots

FAQ

Alright, here’s a few things to try:
* Be sure to make sure you’ve included the [simple-staff-list] shortcode somewhere in a page or post.
* Double check the “Staff Loop Template” on the plugin’s “Templates” page. Make sure all of your tags are located between [staff_loop] and [/staff_loop].

Visit the Simple Staff List support section to ask a question!