Job Manager & Career vs Simple Job Board
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| Feature | Job Manager & Career v1.5.2 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.7/5 Visit Details | Simple Job Board v2.14.5 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.7/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1,000+ | 10,000+ |
| Last updated | September 14, 2026 | September 8, 2026 |
| Editions | Job Manager & Career · Job Manager & Career Premium ($) | Simple Job Board · Simple Job Board Add-ons ($) |
| Pros | Careers listing by shortcode with location, type and category; Built-in application form stored as applicant records; Featured badge for urgent jobs | Job listings with category, type, location and tag filters; Custom application form builder and applicant list in the admin; Applications sent by email and kept in the dashboard |
| Cons | Premium upgrade links appear in the plugin screens; Deactivation survey sends system details to the vendor when submitted; Free edition has a small install base and a 2024-era layout not re-checked | Elementor form layouts and extra features need paid add-ons; Add-on licences are activated from the plugin's own screens; Page layout is set in the plugin's appearance settings |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Job listings as a custom post type, Applications stored as applicant records, Job listing shortcode for careers pages, Application form on single job pages, Featured badge on job titles, Job filters by location, type and category | Application form builder per job, Email notifications for applications, Applicant records stored in the admin, Job categories, types, locations and tags, Allowed resume file types setting, Recent jobs widget, Personal data export and erase tools, Heading strings registered for WPML, Elementor application form layout ($), Add-on catalogue and licence activation ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | — | WPML, Elementor ($) |
| Other | — | PressTigers market (add-on catalogue and licence) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | feedback.themehigh.in | market.presstigers.com |
| Blocks | — | 1 |
| Shortcodes | — | 2 |