WP HiringThing
Embeds job listings from the HiringThing online recruiting service into your website.
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WP HiringThing shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP HiringThing stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| human resources | >100 |
| job posting | >100 |
| jobs | >100 |
| recruiting | #46 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP HiringThing
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
HiringThing is online software that helps companies post jobs online, manage applicants and hire great employees. This plugin will embed the job listings from your HiringThing account in a widget. If you don’t yet have a HiringThing account, you can sign up for a free trial at http://www.hiringthing.com
Installation
- Unzip ‘hiringthing.zip’ in the ‘/wp-content/plugins/” directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure the HiringThing widget with your account URL.
- Place the new HiringThing widget in your layout as desired.
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WP HiringThing: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is WP HiringThing free?
Yes. WP HiringThing is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP HiringThing safe to use in 2026?
WP HiringThing shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP HiringThing?
WP HiringThing is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,980 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP HiringThing work with WordPress 7.1?
WP HiringThing is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP HiringThing last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 4, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes WP HiringThing?
WP HiringThing is developed and maintained by hiringthing.
What are the best alternatives to WP HiringThing?
The most popular alternatives to WP HiringThing are WP-HR Manager: The Human Re… (200+ installs), WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for… (10+ installs) and HRappka.pl (10+ installs).
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