WP Broadbean
Simple integration of Broadbean job posting & distribution with WordPress.
Consider an alternative
WP Broadbean shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Broadbean stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| jobs | >100 |
| recruitment | #93 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 8 reviews
About WP Broadbean
From the official readme · v3.0.7Description
*This plugin is no longer being developed or maintained. We recommend JobRelay for integrating WordPress with Broadbean.
The WP Broadbean plugin provides developers with a scaffolding to integrate Broadbean with a WordPress website. The plugin is not a plug-and-play solution but offers the tools needed to get started integrating a WordPress website with Broadbean.
Once successfully integrated jobs written in Broadbean appear in WordPress and applications to jobs on WordPress are tracked back to Broadbean.
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Who is this plugin for
The WP Broadbean plugin is primarily for developers of recruitment websites or people who are happy to tinker with code looking to integrate WordPress with Broadbean.
If you’re uncomfortable with code or want a ‘done for you’ solution we have 3 options for you.
- Integrate using our plugin-and-play out-of-the-box solution called JobRelay
- Purchase our support and documentation add-on. This gives access to the plugin documentation and email support from the Highrise Digital team
- Book a consultation call with us were we can support you in getting this plugin setup.
What the plugin does
- Creates a new jobs post type
- Creates taxonomies for the jobs post type
- Allows each job to store key meta data such as reference, salary etc.
- Creates a job application which gets sent back to Broadbean when a candidate applies for a job
This plugin does not
- Expire the jobs or remove them from your WordPress site
- Provide a comprehensive job search to your site
- Provide front end output of jobs
- Provide a styled job listing page
- Style the application form to match other forms on your site
For the sake of clarity, the WP Broadbean plugin is not affiliated in any way with Broadbean.
Installation
To install the plugin:
- Upload
wpbroadbeanto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
Update through the WordPress admin as notified but always be sure to make a site backup before upgrading and better still, test on a staging or test site first. Also please note that versions 2 and 3 are breaking change versions, and therefore updating from version 0 to 2 or 2 to 3 will cause the plugin to break without additional work being carried out.
The changelog can be viewed on the Github releases page.
For developers
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WP Broadbean: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is WP Broadbean free?
Yes. WP Broadbean is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Broadbean safe to use in 2026?
WP Broadbean shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Broadbean?
WP Broadbean is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,335 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Broadbean work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Broadbean is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP Broadbean need?
WP Broadbean requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP Broadbean last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.7, was released on July 10, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes WP Broadbean?
WP Broadbean is developed and maintained by Mark Wilkinson.
What are the best alternatives to WP Broadbean?
The most popular alternatives to WP Broadbean are WP Job Manager (70K+ installs), HireZoot (30K+ installs) and Simple Job Board (10K+ installs).
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