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A job board that actually belongs in your WordPress site.

WP Career Board is built on Gutenberg blocks and the WordPress Interactivity API. No shortcodes, no jQuery, no page reloads. Employer dashboards, candidate applications, company profiles, and BuddyPress integration. Free, and included with every Reign Theme license. Version 1.2.0 adds a single-page job form, bulk CSV export, salary range slider, deadline reminder emails, and auto-expiring featured listings.

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The gap

Every other WordPress job board plugin is built on technology from 2012.

Every gap, already solved live
WP Career Board fixes all of this. Block-first. Interactivity API. Free.
The only plugin of its kind

The only job board plugin built for modern WordPress.

WP Job Manager uses shortcodes. JobBoardWP has no block editor support. WP Career Board was designed from the ground up for Gutenberg - and it's the only one with first-class BuddyPress and Reign Theme integration.

01

The only block-first job board

Every screen - job listings, dashboards, application forms, company profiles - is a Gutenberg block. You place them with the block editor, they inherit your theme's design, and there are no shortcodes to memorize.

02

The only one built on the Interactivity API

Job filters update without a page reload. Application status changes instantly. Forms submit via typed REST endpoints. All of it runs on the same API as the WordPress Query Loop block - no external JavaScript framework added to your site.

03

Included with Reign Theme

WP Career Board ships with every Reign Theme license. Run the Setup Wizard and your community site has a live job board styled to match Reign automatically, with BuddyPress activity integration from day one — no extra purchase needed.

How it works

Your job board is live in under 5 minutes

1
Install & activate
Upload the plugin zip and activate in WordPress. No server configuration, no external accounts, no API keys to gather before you start.
2
Run the Setup Wizard
One wizard creates all four required pages - Jobs, Post a Job, Employer Dashboard, Candidate Dashboard - with the correct block inserted on each. Done in two clicks.
3
Open your jobs page
Your job board is live. Employers post from the frontend. Candidates apply, track status, and save listings. BuddyPress and Reign Theme connect automatically if they're active.
Who it's for

Built for every kind of WordPress site

Reign Theme users
WP Career Board is included with your Reign Theme license — run the wizard and your community has a live job board styled to match Reign automatically
BuddyPress communities
Job activity in the activity stream, employer and candidate member types in the directory, candidate profiles linked to BuddyPress profiles
WordPress site owners
A complete job board - no shortcodes, no page reload filters, no complex setup - running on your existing WordPress install
WordPress agencies
A block-based job board you can drop into any client's Gutenberg-compatible theme and hand over without a training session
Niche job board operators
Start free - upgrade to Pro for Stripe monetization, multiple boards, and a Kanban hiring pipeline when your board is ready to scale
Startups and small teams
Post open roles on your company site, track applicants through a clean dashboard, send automatic status emails - no separate ATS subscription
vs. WP Job Manager & JobBoardWP

Other job board plugins weren't built for the block editor

WP Job Manager pioneered WordPress job boards - with shortcodes and jQuery in 2013. JobBoardWP improved the design but kept the same architecture. WP Career Board was built from scratch for WordPress 6.9+.

Capability
WP Career Board
Free
WP Job Manager
Free + Add-ons
JobBoardWP
Freemium
Gutenberg blocks (no shortcodes)
WordPress Interactivity API
Employer frontend dashboard
Candidate frontend dashboard
Company profiles
Guest applications (free)
reCAPTCHA v3 (free)
GDPR export + erasure (free)
JobPosting schema.org (free)
BuddyPress integration (free)
Reign Theme bundled
Application status tracking
No jQuery
PHP 8.1+ typed codebase

WP Career Board is the only job board plugin designed for modern WordPress. If you're starting fresh or rebuilding, it's the only option that won't fight your block-based theme.

Included with Reign Theme

A job board that looks like part of your community - not bolted on

WP Career Board ships with every Reign Theme license. Activate it, run the Setup Wizard, and the job board automatically adopts Reign's design system - colors, typography, card styles, and layout. No additional configuration needed.

Design system adoption
Job listing cards, dashboards, and forms inherit Reign's visual language automatically - no custom CSS needed
Customizer integration
Control job board colors and button styles from Appearance → Customize alongside the rest of your Reign settings
BuddyPress activity
Job posts appear in the community activity stream, employer and candidate roles map to BuddyPress member types - automatically
Employer Dashboard showing job listings and application stats

The Employer Dashboard - post jobs, manage listings, and review applicants from the frontend

Features

Everything your community needs

No extensions to buy. No integrations to configure. It ships with all of this.

Single-page job posting form

Every field on one screen. Drop the new block or [wcb_job_form_simple] shortcode into any sidebar, modal, or partner page. Sits alongside the multi-step wizard. Same field-builder filters, same REST endpoint, same custom-field hooks.

Bulk applicant CSV export

Select applications in the admin list and download a UTF-8 spreadsheet with name, email, job, status, applied date, cover letter, and resume URL. One click, no add-on needed.

Salary range slider

Candidates filter live by min and max salary on the Find Jobs page. Chip pills show the active range and clear with one click.

Application deadline reminder emails

Candidates who saved a job but have not applied get a 3-day and 1-day reminder automatically via daily cron. Recovers applications you would otherwise lose.

Guest resume uploads on apply form

Candidates apply with just a name, email, and resume. PDF, DOC, and DOCX, up to 20 MB, configurable required vs optional. No account needed.

Featured listings auto-expire

Featured runs as a real time-bound paid SKU. Default 30 days, fully configurable. Daily cron sweeps expired flags automatically.

Live job search and filtering

Candidates filter by keyword, location, job type, category, salary range, and remote policy. Results update instantly - no page reload.

Employer and candidate frontends

Employers post and manage jobs from a frontend dashboard. Candidates track every application and save listings for later. Neither needs wp-admin access.

Full application tracking

Five built-in statuses - Submitted, Reviewing, Shortlisted, Rejected, Hired. Status changes trigger automatic email notifications to candidates.

Guest applications

Candidates apply with just their name and email - no account required. The biggest barrier to applications, removed.

Company profiles

Employers build a public company page - logo, description, website, team size, location. Candidates see who they're applying to before clicking Apply.

Email notifications

Automatic emails at every key event - application received, status changed, job approved. Fully customizable templates.

reCAPTCHA v3 + GDPR

Score-based spam protection on the job form and application form. Personal data export and erasure via the WP Privacy API. Both free.

JobPosting schema.org

Every job page outputs valid structured data automatically. Your listings are eligible for Google Jobs without any SEO plugin.

REST API + Abilities API

Every action goes through a typed REST endpoint. Permissions use the WordPress Abilities API - fine-grained, auditable, and overridable by developers.

See it in action

A complete platform, not a simple widget

The jobs page - live search, filters, and paginated listings built on Gutenberg blocks

Employer Dashboard - post jobs, review applications, and manage listings from the frontend

Candidate Dashboard - track every application, save jobs, and monitor status in real time

Job single page with company profile, apply button, and social sharing

Application review - five statuses, automatic email on change, withdraw support

Settings - moderation, auto-publish, guest applications, and reCAPTCHA in one place

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

One-time payment or annual subscription. All features included in every plan, no hidden add-ons.

WP Career Board Free
Unlimited sites
Free
  • Unlimited sites, no license key
  • Full Gutenberg-block job board
  • Employer + candidate dashboards
  • Company profiles + applications
  • Guest applications + resume upload
  • Salary range slider + filter chips
  • BuddyPress + Reign Theme integration
  • JobPosting schema.org structured data
  • REST API + Abilities permissions
  • Forever free, no feature locks
Get WP Career Board Free
Most popular
Pro Personal
1 site
$69/yr
$48 /year 30% off
  • Everything in Free, plus:
  • 1 site license
  • Kanban application pipeline (ATS)
  • Multi-board engine, unlimited boards
  • Resume builder + structured search
  • WooCommerce credit system + tiered pricing
  • Custom field builder + AI job descriptions
  • BuddyPress group-scoped job boards
  • 1 year of updates and support
Get Pro Personal
Pro Agency
Unlimited sites
$199/yr
$139 /year 30% off
  • Everything in Pro Personal, plus:
  • Unlimited site licenses
  • White-label ready
  • Client site deployment
  • Priority support
  • 1 year of updates and support
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Get Pro Agency

Free is free forever. Pro plans renew automatically; cancel any time before renewal.

30-day money-back guarantee on every Pro plan. No questions asked.
Testimonials

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FAQ

Common questions

Is the free version actually free, or is it a limited trial?
Permanently free. The free version is a complete job board - employer and candidate dashboards, application tracking, BuddyPress integration, reCAPTCHA, GDPR, and JobPosting schema are all included at no cost. WP Career Board Pro is a separate product that adds advanced features like a Kanban pipeline, multiple boards, resume search, and Stripe monetization.
Do I get WP Career Board if I have a Reign Theme license?
Yes. WP Career Board is included with all Reign Theme licenses. Log in to your Wbcom account, go to Downloads, and download WP Career Board. Activate it on your site, run the Setup Wizard, and the integration with Reign activates automatically.
Does it require BuddyPress?
No. WP Career Board works on any WordPress site. BuddyPress is optional - when active, it unlocks activity stream integration, employer and candidate member types in the member directory, and profile linking. None of this requires any configuration.
Does it work with my theme?
Yes. The blocks are theme-agnostic - they inherit your theme's typography and colors. Reign Theme and BuddyX Pro have deeper integration (automatic design system adoption), but any Gutenberg-compatible theme works.
Will it slow down my site?
No JavaScript framework is loaded. The frontend runs on the WordPress Interactivity API - the same runtime WordPress uses for the Query Loop block. No jQuery, no React bundle, no additional libraries. REST endpoints are cached; job queries use object caching when available.
Can candidates apply without creating an account?
Yes. Guest applications are enabled by default. Candidates submit their name, email, and cover letter without registering. You can disable guest applications in WP Career Board → Settings → Job Listings if registration is required for your use case.
What does WP Career Board Pro add?
Pro adds: Application Pipeline (Kanban board with custom hiring stages), Multi-Board Engine (multiple independent boards per install), Resume Builder and resume search, Job Alerts, Job Map, Stripe Credit System for monetization, Custom Field Builder, AI-assisted job description writing, and Job Feed (RSS/JSON). Pro is a separate plugin that extends the free version - both must be active.
What happens to my data if I uninstall?
Deleting the plugin removes all associated data - jobs, applications, company profiles, and settings. Deactivating the plugin (without deleting) preserves all data. Export your data before uninstalling if needed.
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