Resume Builder
Create one or many resumes with a photo, contact info, education, experience, skills, and more!
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Resume Builder shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (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 Resume Builder stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| education | #18 |
| experience | >100 |
| resume | #1 |
| resumes | #2 |
| skills | #16 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 from 17 reviews
About Resume Builder
From the official readme · v3.3Description
Create one or many resumes—complete with contact information, education & experience history, as well as a list of skills—with this incredibly easy-to-use plugin!
Be sure to check out the online demo!
Quality design & usability
Using the drag & drop resume builder, you can create your resume quickly and without limitations. Add contact information, education, experience, skills and more.
Many premium features included
- A super-intuitive resume builder with drag & drop capabilities.
- A beautiful default resume template.
- The ability to show specific parts of your resume with shortcode options.
- Contact Information
- Experience & Education
- Skills
- Very developer-friendly with loads of hooks & filters.
- And more to come…
Installation
- Upload
/resume-builder/to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Navigate to the Resumes screen to create your first resume with the drag & drop builder
- Use the shortcodes provided to place your resume pieces wherever you need them (on a page, in a sidebar, etc.).
- Use a plugin like Custom Sidebars to create sidebars for additional resumes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a resume?
After installing and activating Resume Builder, simply navigate to the Admin screen and click on the “Resumes” link in the main navigation. Now click the “Create a Resume” button to load up the resume builder itself. Add all of the contact information, education and work history, upload a photo, adjust the styling options and save. When you’re viewing your list of resume, hover over one of them and click the “Copy Shortcode” icon to grab the shortcode. Now you can place this shortcode wherever you want your resume to display.
How can I duplicate a resume?
Hover over the resume you want to duplicate and click the “Duplicate” icon.
How can I trash a resume?
Hover over the resume you want to trash and click the “Trash” icon.
How can I permanently delete a trashed resume?
On the main Resumes screen, click on the “Trash” filter at the top to view your trashed items. Find the one you want to permanently delete and click the red “Delete” button. Confirm this deletion and it’s gone!
How can I add more than one resume sidebar?
Use a plugin like Custom Sidebars to create sidebars for additional resumes.
Changelog
Bug fixes and a UI refresh.
3.3
- NEW: Back-end UI refresh.
- NEW: Added a Gutenberg block to add a resume without needing the shortcode.
- FIX: Bug fixes throughout.
3.2
- NEW: Resume Builder is back!
- FIX: Many security-related updates resolved.
- FIX: Bug fixes throughout.
3.1.1
- FIX: Quick fix for the Download button showing up even if you don’t have a download attached.
3.1
- NEW: Added the ability to include a downloadable “Attachment” with a resume. A great way to attach a PDF or anything else!
- FIX: Other various bug fixes and improvements throughout.
3.0.2.1
- FIX: Quick bug fix release, sorry about those that encountered the “get_plugin_data” bug!
3.0.2
- NEW: Added pagination to the resume builder screen if you have more than 23 resumes.
- FIX: Fixed the search box to include all resumes, even those on subsequent pages.
- FIX: Other various bug fixes and improvements throughout.
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FAQ
Resume Builder: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Resume Builder free?
Yes. Resume Builder is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Resume Builder safe to use in 2026?
Resume Builder shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Resume Builder?
Resume Builder is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 131,063 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 372 times in the last 30 days.
Does Resume Builder work with WordPress 7.1?
Resume Builder is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Resume Builder need?
Resume Builder requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Resume Builder last updated?
The latest version, 3.3, was released on March 10, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes Resume Builder?
Resume Builder is developed and maintained by Justin Scheetz.
What are the best alternatives to Resume Builder?
The most popular alternatives to Resume Builder are Tutor LMS (100K+ installs), LearnPress (70K+ installs) and Interactive Content – H5P (40K+ installs).
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