What Paused directory status means
Paused is a Mydentify status meaning the directory may still exist, but recent activity — submissions, updates, or new listings — looks like it has temporarily stopped.
A founder scanning a shortlist might see a paused directory that looks otherwise fine on the homepage, but investing time in a submission there could mean waiting indefinitely with no listing ever appearing.
Paused is not the same as closed. A paused directory could resume activity later, but there is no way to know when, or if, that will happen.
Before submitting to a paused directory, check for any recent update, blog post, or new listing dated within the last few months as a sign of renewed activity.
Why this matters for builders
Confirm status before investing time in a paused destination.
Mistake builders make often
Some builders spend time crafting a submission for a paused directory expecting normal turnaround, then wait months with no response because the listing process has actually stalled.
What to do now
Check current status in Browse directories before investing submission time in anything showing as paused.