Listee is a new arrival from dreamstechnologies (not Stylemix), launched on ThemeForest three years ago. With only 75 sales and 8 reviews against established competitors with 9,000+ sales, it is still proving itself.
The 4.0/5 rating is fine on paper but rests on a sample size too small to mean much, and the comment thread already has a security-hack report and a support-silence complaint to weigh against the positive reviews.
What is Listee?
Listee is a classifieds and directory WordPress theme published by dreamstechnologies in 2023. The pitch combines listings, provider profiles, and a booking layer for service businesses: automotive, education, health and beauty, home services, real estate, pets, sports, travel.
Providers list services, customers book and pay through the theme. Last update was 26 March 2026.
Note on attribution: the original brief listed Listee as “Stylemix or similar”. Public ThemeForest records attribute Listee to dreamstechnologies.
Stylemix is the maker of MasterStudio and other unrelated themes. Worth correcting before this gets cited.
Listee pros and cons
- Built-in booking and provider workflows that most directory themes need plugins for
- Elite Author status on ThemeForest signals at least track record on other themes
- $49 price point matches budget classifieds themes despite the booking feature
- Only 75 sales and 8 reviews, no real signal yet on long-term stability
- Recent comment thread includes a “your theme has been hacked” report
- Buyer complaints about unresponsive support already appearing within the first 24 months
What customers say about Listee
“We have sent several messages needing support. Not sure if you guys are seeing them.”
— empyreansky (Purchased), ThemeForest comment (November 2025)
“Dude, your theme has been hacked. Did you see that?”
— Dabetic, ThemeForest comment (April 2026)
Both quotes come from the Listee ThemeForest discussion thread. The positive ibrahimturhal review from over two years ago (“You are doing an excellent job”) confirms early support was good.
The two more recent comments suggest the operation may have stretched thin as dreamstechnologies grew its catalogue. Eight reviews is too few to draw a real conclusion, which is itself the conclusion.
Frequently asked questions
What is Listee?
Listee is a new arrival from dreamstechnologies (not Stylemix), launched on ThemeForest three years ago.
How much does Listee cost?
$49 one-time on ThemeForest (Regular License). Pricing is current as of 2026 unless the vendor has delisted the product.
Is Listee actively maintained in 2026?
Yes. Listee ships updates on a current release cadence as of 2026. Verify the most recent version date on the vendor’s listing before purchase.
Who is Listee for?
Service marketplaces needing built-in booking out of the box.
Who should avoid Listee?
Avoid if You need a proven product with a track record longer than two years.
Is Listee better than Smart Directory Pro?
It depends on use case. Listee costs $49 one-time on ThemeForest (Regular License). Smart Directory Pro is $99 to $399 per year, includes both theme and plugin, ships AI SEO audit + AI categorisation + AI semantic search out of the box, and is built specifically for local SEO agencies. See the comparison section above for the specifics.
Is Listee worth it in 2026?
Listee is too young to recommend or write off.
Listee vs Smart Directory Pro
Listee is half as expensive ($49 vs $99) and ships booking out of the box, which SDP does not. Smart Directory Pro is built specifically for local business directory operators: claim flows, AI SEO audit per listing, AI semantic search, and 22 documented features focused on agency workflows.
Listee is a service-marketplace theme with a booking layer. SDP is a directory product.
If you are running a Mrs Hinch-style cleaning service marketplace, Listee fits better. If you are running a Milton Keynes business directory with 4,000 listings that need claiming, SDP fits better.
The bottom line
Listee is too young to recommend or write off. Eight reviews and 75 sales is the early-product zone where you either get in cheap and tolerate teething, or wait two more years to see if the developer keeps the lights on.
The “theme has been hacked” comment is worrying enough on its own that I would not deploy Listee on a paying client’s site this quarter without an independent security audit first. For a personal experiment at $49, it might be fine.
