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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.
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Every other WordPress job board plugin is built on technology from 2012.
✗ Shortcodes everywhere
Paste [shortcode] on a page and hope it renders correctly in your theme
✗ jQuery on every page load
Even on pages with no job board — just because the plugin enqueued it globally
✗ Features that should be free cost extra
Guest applications, spam protection, GDPR compliance — add-ons at $49 each
✗ No awareness of your community
BuddyPress integration either doesn’t exist or requires another paid extension
WP Career Board fixes all of this — block-native, modern, and free.
The only job board built entirely on Gutenberg blocks and the Interactivity API.
WP Job Manager uses shortcodes and jQuery from 2014. JetEngine requires Elementor. Simple Job Board is basic listings with no dashboards. WP Career Board is the first job board built entirely on modern WordPress — blocks, Interactivity API, REST API, and the Abilities API.
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Block-native architecture
Every feature — job listings, employer dashboard, candidate dashboard, search filters — is a native Gutenberg block. Drop blocks on any page. No shortcodes, no compatibility issues with your theme.
02
Zero jQuery, zero page reloads
The WordPress Interactivity API handles all frontend interactions — filtering, pagination, form submission, status updates. Everything happens instantly, no full-page reloads.
03
Genuinely free — not freemium
Employer dashboards, candidate applications, company profiles, guest applications, reCAPTCHA, GDPR export/erasure, email notifications, JobPosting schema — all included free. No add-ons required for core functionality.
Everything you need to run a job board. Free.
Employer Dashboard
Employers manage jobs, review applications, and maintain their company profile — all from the frontend. No wp-admin access needed.
Candidate Dashboard
Candidates track applications, save jobs, and manage their profile. Real-time status updates via the Interactivity API.
Full Application Tracking
Five statuses — Submitted, Reviewing, Shortlisted, Rejected, Hired. Employers update status inline. Candidates see changes instantly.
Guest Applications
Candidates apply without creating an account. Name, email, and resume only. Their data is captured and tracked like registered applicants.
Company Profiles
Every employer gets a public company page with logo, description, website, and all their active jobs. Verified badge support.
BuddyPress Integration
Works with BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, and BuddyX Pro. Jobs and applications connect to your community. Reign Theme styles everything automatically.
Email Notifications
8 email templates — job approval, rejection, expiry, application received, status changes. Customizable subjects and branding.
JobPosting Schema
Automatic schema.org JobPosting structured data on every job listing. Google for Jobs indexing without any SEO plugin configuration.
REST API + Abilities API
Full REST API for programmatic access. WordPress Abilities API for permissions — no hardcoded role checks.BuddyPress native
A job board that knows your community exists
WP Career Board integrates with BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, and Reign Theme out of the box. Members’ job activity connects to their community profiles. Reign Theme styles everything automatically — no custom CSS needed.
- Works with BuddyPress, BuddyBoss Platform, and BuddyX Pro
- Reign Theme integration — automatic styling, no configuration
- Members use their existing WordPress accounts — no separate registration
Pick your license. Everything’s included.
WP Career Board is 100% free — employer dashboards, candidate applications, company profiles, guest applications, reCAPTCHA, GDPR, email notifications, and JobPosting schema are all included. No trial period, no feature locks. WP Career Board Pro is a separate product for advanced features.
Personal License
For single-site owners and personal projects
$0
- Free forever
- All core features
- Employer & candidate dashboards
- BuddyPress integration
- Email notifications
Professional License
For developers managing up to 5 client or personal sites
$49
- 1 site license (Pro)
- All Pro features
- Kanban pipeline
- WooCommerce Credit System
- 1 year updates & support
Agency License
For agencies deploying WP Career Board across unlimited client projects
$149
- Unlimited sites (Pro)
- All Pro features
- Kanban pipeline
- WooCommerce Credit System
- Priority support
Personal License
For single-site owners who want to pay once
$0
- Free forever
- All core features
- Employer & candidate dashboards
- BuddyPress integration
- Email notifications
Professional License
For developers who want permanent access on 5 sites
$149
- 1 site license (Pro)
- All Pro features
- Lifetime updates & support
- WooCommerce Credit System
- Priority support
Agency License
For agencies wanting unlimited lifetime deployment
$399
- Unlimited sites (Pro)
- All Pro features
- Lifetime updates & support
- WooCommerce Credit System
- White-label ready
Personal License
For single-site owners and personal projects
$0
- Free forever
- All core features
- Employer & candidate dashboards
- BuddyPress integration
- Email notifications
Professional License
For developers managing up to 5 client or personal sites
$49
- 1 site license (Pro)
- All Pro features
- Kanban pipeline
- WooCommerce Credit System
- 1 year updates & support
Agency License
For agencies deploying WP Career Board across unlimited client projects
$149
- Unlimited sites (Pro)
- All Pro features
- Kanban pipeline
- WooCommerce Credit System
- Priority support
Personal License
For single-site owners who want to pay once
$0
- Free forever
- All core features
- Employer & candidate dashboards
- BuddyPress integration
- Email notifications
Professional License
For developers who want permanent access on 5 sites
$149
- 1 site license (Pro)
- All Pro features
- Lifetime updates & support
- WooCommerce Credit System
- Priority support
Agency License
For agencies wanting unlimited lifetime deployment
$399
- Unlimited sites (Pro)
- All Pro features
- Lifetime updates & support
- WooCommerce Credit System
- White-label ready
Check out our Refund Policy and Support policy. All pricing is in USD.
You can change plans or cancel your account at any time. Read more about the Privacy Policy.
Every renewal is based on 30% of the base price.
Still have questions?
Check out our Knowledge Base, or if you can’t find an answer there.
Is WP Career Board really free?
Yes. The free version includes everything you need to run a job board — employer dashboards, candidate applications, company profiles, guest applications, email notifications, BuddyPress integration, reCAPTCHA, GDPR compliance, and JobPosting schema. No trial period, no feature locks.
Do I need BuddyPress?
No. WP Career Board works as a standalone job board on any WordPress site. BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, and Reign Theme integrations activate automatically if those plugins/themes are present.
What does Pro add?
WP Career Board Pro adds a Kanban hiring pipeline, multi-board engine, resume builder and search, WooCommerce credit system, custom field builder, AI job description writing, job alerts, and job feed. One license, all features.
Does it work with my theme?
Yes. WP Career Board uses standard Gutenberg blocks. Any block-compatible theme works. Reign Theme and BuddyX Pro get additional integrated styling.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
The free plugin is free forever. Pro purchases include a 30-day no-questions-asked refund.
Is there documentation?
Yes. Full documentation at store.wbcomdesigns.com/wp-career-board/docs/ covering installation, setup wizard, settings, employer guide, candidate guide, and developer reference.
Yes. The free version includes everything you need to run a job board — employer dashboards, candidate applications, company profiles, guest applications, email notifications, BuddyPress integration, reCAPTCHA, GDPR compliance, and JobPosting schema. No trial period, no feature locks.No. WP Career Board works as a standalone job board on any WordPress site. BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, and Reign Theme integrations activate automatically if those plugins/themes are present.WP Career Board Pro adds a Kanban hiring pipeline, multi-board engine, resume builder and search, WooCommerce credit system, custom field builder, AI job description writing, job alerts, and job feed. One license, all features.Yes. WP Career Board uses standard Gutenberg blocks. Any block-compatible theme works. Reign Theme and BuddyX Pro get additional integrated styling.The free plugin is free forever. Pro purchases include a 30-day no-questions-asked refund.Yes. Full documentation at store.wbcomdesigns.com/wp-career-board/docs/ covering installation, setup wizard, settings, employer guide, candidate guide, and developer reference.
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Free. Block-native. Works standalone or with BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, and Reign Theme.