Simple Job Board
by PressTigers · Uncategorized
Also makes 11 other plugins · 22.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
job board plugin for job listings, managing applicants, applications, categories, job types, taxonomies, career page, job openings, and recruiters
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈15K estimated
Momentum
+78%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Rating quality scores 91/100. Lift the average: resolve the issues driving the low reviews.
89 health vs 58 average across 25,735 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.3%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 750.8K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,764 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 7 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 53 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 133 reviews, smoothed to 4.54★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
37
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
16%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| job board your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| board | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| job board plugin | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| applicants | #1 | #1 | — |
| job management | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| job | #2 | #3 | up 1 |
| wp job manager related jobs | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| wp job manager jobs | #1 | #2 | up 1 |
| jobs your tag | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| job manager your tag | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| job listings | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| recruiter | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| job listing your tag | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| job lists | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| import job listings | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| job manager resumes | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| job applications | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| wp job board | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| job posting | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| careers your tag | #8 | #8 | down 1 |
177 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 124 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “career page”, “careers page” and “career” (#7, #7 and #8 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 24.6K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
7
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v2.14.5 · 8 Sep 2026
76
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 56% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 15 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 10 Sep 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ elstupid5mo ago
Been using this plugin for a while to address some basic job vacancies. Today I ran into a problem, possibly after updating PHP or other parts of my website configuration.I contacted support and the matter is already solved with a new version of the plugin, awesome!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cristianpianalto5mo ago
Simple to use.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ space51.5y ago
With the latest updates the text content of my job posts just disappeared from the frontend. Job Features and forms are still visible, but the text content is gone. I have to go back to Versions 2.13.3 to get a proper display of my jobs. Also, there’s trouble with Elementor pro conditional display of theme-templates for single posts. Sorry to give a one-star rating for this, but I’m feeling extremely uncomfortable with this plugin. It is not a long term solution for my client.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ webjump1.5y ago
SIMPLY BRILLIANT WORDPRESS PLUGIN!!! Downloaded Simple Job Board yesterday for my engineering client. Super simple to set up and use. The only issue I had, was getting a docx to upload, which was resolved in a few hours by the wonderful Press Tigers (time zone thing). This may have been a conflict on my side – not the plugin. Everything works amazingly and in the future will be using this plugin again, plus I’m happy to pay for any add-ons. If you’re looking for a really easy to use plugin for your website’s jobs page, you’ll love Simple Job Board. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Edward Clay1.7y ago
Absolutely 100% the best plugin support I’ve experienced. Lightning fast responses. Polite, professional and friendly. And best of all, Saad went above and beyond to facilitate a very specific request. The plugin itself is a delight to use and works really well. I highly recommend!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jmonroe082.1y ago
I have used the Simple Job Board and How to Apply plugin for several years and have been very pleased. Anytime I have a question the customer support team is very quick to reply and resolve any issues. I highly recommend! Huge thank you to the Simple Job Board team!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ skydiveordie2.4y ago
Thank you for your support
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ parkermoto3.1y ago
Simple Job Board is an excellent plugin with a useful set of add-ons. Price is good and the support is excellent.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.14.4 Fix – Banner notification. 2.14.4
- — Version 2.14.3 Tweak – Prevent empty terms from appearing in search results. Tweak – Improved search functionality for multiple tags selected in a search. Tweak – Optimized css and js files loading. 2.14.3
- — Version 2.14.2 Feature – Added an option to manage job features/details from Settings instead of updating each job individually. Tweak – Updated the styling to better match the active theme’s typography. Fix – Adjusted bullet styling t 2.14.2
- — Version 2.14.1 Tweak – Enhanced HTML content handling for email delivery. Fix – Resolved a Spanish translation issue. Fix – Resolved an issue related to the optional file input field. 2.14.1
- — Version 2.14.0 Feature – Added an option to manage application form fields from Settings, rather than updating each job individually. Tweak – Enhanced the style to align with the existing theme. 2.14.0
- — Version 2.13.9 Feature – Improved jobpost shortcode for job listings to show jobs from specific tags. Feature – Added two new parameters in jobpost shortcode to hide the search form and pagination. Tweak – If the shortcode displays job 2.13.9
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 13 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.14.5). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2025-10-14 CVE-2025-59579 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 2.13.7 Patched in 2.13.8
- 2024-09-13 CVE-2024-7762 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 2.12.5 Patched in 2.12.16
- Patched Medium · 4.4 Simple Job Board <= 2.12.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-07-04 CVE-2024-7761 Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page Affects <= 2.12.1 Patched in 2.12.2
- 2022-08-01 CVE-2022-2558 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 2.9.6 Patched in 2.9.10
- 2022-02-06 CVE-2020-35749 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 2.9.3 Patched in 2.9.4
- 2021-10-21 CVE-2021-39328 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.9.4 Patched in 2.9.5
- 2017-04-19 CVE-2017-18498 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.4.4 Patched in 2.4.4
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 74 languages, 0 at 90% or more
Plus 50 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 12 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 12 of 12 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("use this"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Divi, WPML, Dropbox and 1 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 18 headings and 11 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 12,355 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "job manager" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-08-15 20K+ → 10K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2025-08-13 10K+ → 20K+ up after 10 days in tier
- 2025-08-03 20K+ → 10K+ down after 2159 days in tier
- 2019-09-05 10K+ → 20K+ up after 532 days in tier
- 2018-03-22 9K+ → 10K+ up after 264 days in tier
- 2017-07-01 8K+ → 9K+ up after 22 days in tier
- 2017-06-09 7K+ → 8K+ up after 44 days in tier
- 2017-04-26 5K+ → 7K+ up after 122 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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WP Job Portal – AI-Powered Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website 8K+ installs · 4.2★ · 4 shared tags B -
JobPress – Your Company Job Board & Career Page 40+ installs · 4.0★ · 4 shared tags B -
Minimal Job Manager — installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags -
Job Connect — installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags -
Nemtly Jobs – Job Board & Recruitment Plugin — installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags -
DCI Job Listing — installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags
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