What Closed directory status means
Closed is a status Mydentify gives a directory record when the site no longer looks like a working place to submit or view a listing.
If a directory in your shortlist shows closed status, that usually means its submission form is gone, the domain has changed purpose, or the site has been down for a long stretch — not something worth a Tuesday afternoon.
Closed does not always mean the domain is completely dead. Sometimes a site still loads but no longer functions as a directory, which is exactly why the status exists separately from a simple uptime check.
Before you cross a directory off your list entirely, open the live homepage yourself — closed status is a strong hint, not a guarantee the site never comes back.
Why this matters for builders
Skip closed directories so you do not waste submission time.
Mistake builders make often
Some builders keep an old directory shortlist and submit to entries without rechecking status, wasting time on directories that quietly closed months ago.
What to do now
Filter out closed directories in Browse directories before you build your next submission list.