WP Job Manager ShortWidget
Shortcode and Widget builder for WP Job Manager shortcodes
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WP Job Manager ShortWidget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (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 WP Job Manager ShortWidget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| builder | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| shortwidget | #1 |
| tripflex | #8 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WP Job Manager ShortWidget
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Insert shortcodes or add widgets based on the WP Job Manager shortcodes.
Features
- Job List
- Job Summary
- Job Fields
- Single Job
Read more about WP Login Flow.
Documentation
Documentation will be maintained on the GitHub Wiki here.
Contributing and reporting bugs
You can contribute code and localizations to this plugin via GitHub: https://github.com/tripflex/wp-job-manager-shortwidget
Support
If you spot a bug, you can of course log it on Github
Or contact me at myles@smyl.es
Installation
Automatic installation
Install through WordPress, select activate.
Manual installation
The manual installation method involves downloading the plugin and uploading it to your webserver via your favourite FTP application.
- Download the plugin file to your computer and unzip it
- Using an FTP program, or your hosting control panel, upload the unzipped plugin folder to your WordPress installation’s
wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu within the WordPress admin.
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FAQ
WP Job Manager ShortWidget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is WP Job Manager ShortWidget free?
Yes. WP Job Manager ShortWidget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Job Manager ShortWidget safe to use in 2026?
WP Job Manager ShortWidget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Job Manager ShortWidget?
WP Job Manager ShortWidget is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,696 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Job Manager ShortWidget work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Job Manager ShortWidget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Job Manager ShortWidget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 15, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes WP Job Manager ShortWidget?
WP Job Manager ShortWidget is developed and maintained by tripflex.
What are the best alternatives to WP Job Manager ShortWidget?
The most popular alternatives to WP Job Manager ShortWidget are Mesmerize Companion (50K+ installs), PixTypes (9K+ installs) and Gantry 5 Framework (7K+ installs).
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