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WP Job Manager

By Automattic

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WP Job Manager Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP Job Manager is a lightweight job listing plugin for WordPress. It allows users to create a careers page or a public job board easily. The plugin supports job listing management and frontend submissions.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.46/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 237+ reviews)

Active Installations

70,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.3 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Job Manager is a lightweight job listing plugin for adding job board functionality to your WordPress site. Being shortcode based, it can work with any theme and is really simple to set up.

Features include adding, managing, and categorizing job listings using the familiar WordPress UI. It provides searchable and filterable ajax powered job listings added to your pages via shortcodes. Frontend forms allow guests and registered users to submit and manage job listings. Job listers can preview their listing before it goes live, and each listing can be tied to an email or website address for job seekers to apply.

The plugin comes with several shortcodes to output jobs in various formats, and since it is built with Custom Post Types, you are free to extend it further through themes.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Job Manager is a popular job listing plugin with several direct alternatives offering similar recruitment and job board functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Strong community support and extensive documentation
Flexible and extendable with many add-ons
Good starting point for job board sites
Open source with active development
Solid support for customization

Weaknesses

Outdated and unattractive default design
Requires custom development for professional look
Support system can be difficult to access
Has had multiple security vulnerabilities in the past

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.4 stars from 238 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's functionality and support, though a notable minority express frustration mainly about support access and design issues.

Positive highlights

'Overall, this is a good plug-in and very helpful.' – Matt Enser
'Answered all of our questions in great detail and pointed us in the right direction on how to customize things.' – Foundry512
'That was very helpful' – abuhumhum
'WPJM will give you a good starting point for your site but requires a bit of custom development.' – erikpax

Common complaints

Difficulties accessing support due to Gravatar login requirements
Outdated and unattractive design leading to unprofessional appearance
Technical issues causing client dissatisfaction
Support forum and contact methods are unreliable or inaccessible

Weaknesses

Support system is cumbersome and unreliable
Default styling is outdated and requires significant customization
Past security vulnerabilities may concern cautious users
Some users report technical issues post-installation

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers and site owners comfortable with customizing WordPress plugins who want a flexible, open-source job board solution with a strong community and add-on ecosystem.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a plug-and-play, modern design out of the box or those who require reliable, easily accessible support without technical hurdles.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides core job listing functionality suitable for basic job boards and recruitment sites.

Pro version (125 - 249 USD / year)

Premium features typically include advanced add-ons, enhanced customization options, integrations, and priority support.

Final Verdict

WP Job Manager is a robust and flexible job board plugin favored by many for its extensibility and open-source nature. It offers a solid foundation for building job listing sites but often requires additional customization to achieve a modern and professional appearance.

However, users should be aware of past security issues and potential difficulties with support access. Those comfortable with technical adjustments will find it valuable, while others might prefer alternatives with more polished designs and straightforward support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Job Manager plugin.

job board

job listings

careers

Screenshots

FAQ

View the getting installation and setup guide for advice getting started with the plugin. In most cases it’s just a case of adding some shortcodes to your pages!