WP Job Manager
WordPress plugin for job board and basic applicant tracking
WP Job Manager is a lightweight WordPress plugin that transforms any WordPress site into a job board with basic applicant tracking capabilities. It is ideal for organizations already using WordPress who need simple job posting and application management without a full-featured ATS.
Found outdated information? Let us know!
Features
Core Features
- ✓Job Listings - Create and display job listings on your WordPress site
- ✓Application Forms - Customizable application forms for each job
- ✓Application Management - Basic dashboard to review applications
- ✓Job Search - Frontend search and filtering for job seekers
- ✓Email Notifications - Receive notifications when applications are submitted
- ✓Shortcodes - Easy integration into WordPress pages
WordPress Integration
- ✓Works with any WordPress theme
- ✓Compatible with page builders
- ✓Extensible with add-ons
- ✓SEO-friendly job listings
Target Audience
- →Small businesses with WordPress websites
- →Organizations needing simple job board
- →Companies with minimal recruiting needs
Deployment
Type: Self-Hosted
Requirements:
- • WordPress 5.0+
- • PHP 7.4+
- • MySQL 5.6+
- • Standard WordPress hosting
Advantages
- +Extremely easy to set up if you have WordPress
- +Lightweight and fast
- +Large ecosystem of add-ons
- +Familiar WordPress interface
Limitations
- −Very basic ATS functionality
- −Requires WordPress
- −Not suitable for high-volume recruiting
- −Limited candidate management features
Related Software
Flowxtra
Cloud-based ATS with unlimited free job postings
Flowxtra is a cloud-based Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and talent management platform designed to eliminate the technical complexity of self-hosted recruiting software. It operates on a freemium model, offering unlimited job postings even on the free tier, with paid plans unlocking advanced features like multi-office management, analytics, and employee onboarding. The platform emphasizes ease of use and immediate deployment—users can start recruiting within minutes without server setup, database configuration, or ongoing maintenance.
Key Features:
- •Unlimited Job Postings
- •Multiposting
- •CV Parsing
FreeATS
Modern lightweight open-source ATS with visual workflows
FreeATS is a lightweight, strictly open-source ATS that focuses on simplicity and speed, offering a cleaner interface than older legacy systems. It is designed to be "up and running" quickly with a modern, visual drag-and-drop board for moving candidates between stages.
Key Features:
- •Kanban Pipeline
- •Career Site Generator
- •Resume Parsing
Odoo Recruitment
Modern open-source ERP with powerful recruitment application
Odoo is a comprehensive open-source business management suite that includes a modern, feature-rich Recruitment application. Known for its clean interface and modular architecture, Odoo Recruitment offers professional-grade recruiting tools as part of a larger ecosystem of business applications.
Key Features:
- •Job Position Management
- •Application Pipeline
- •Resume Parsing
Last updated: 2026