WP HiringThing
v1.0.1by hiringthing · updated 13 years ago
Embeds job listings from the HiringThing online recruiting service into your website.
- Rank
- #42,082
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 2,024 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP HiringThing at a glance
WP HiringThing is a WordPress plugin by hiringthing with 10+ active installs, the #42,082 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Sep 4, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 6 plugins tagged “human resources”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP HiringThing |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#42,082 · down 5,699 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #42,082 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,959 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,163 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #40,072 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,536 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #38,458 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #36,383 |
Growth %
Average -0.57% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 14, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 4, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP HiringThing
How many websites use WP HiringThing?
WP HiringThing is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #42,082 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP HiringThing been downloaded?
2,024 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP HiringThing last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Sep 4, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is WP HiringThing compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP HiringThing’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is WP HiringThing still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP HiringThing have?
No one has reviewed WP HiringThing on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP HiringThing?
The plugins most like WP HiringThing, by the tags they share, are Jobs from Recruitee (50+), Recruit So Simple Jobs (fewer than 10) and PCRecruiter Extensions (200+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | hiringthing |
| First released | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 4, 2013 |
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