WP-SimplyHired API
v0.3.1by Webstractions · updated 16 years ago
A Plugin that provides tools to utilize the SimplyHired web services API for Job-a-matic style niche job boards within WordPress.
- Rank
- #41,144
- Down44 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,390 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-SimplyHired API at a glance
WP-SimplyHired API is a WordPress plugin by Webstractions with 10+ active installs, the #41,144 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.3.1 came out on Jan 18, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “simplyhired”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-SimplyHired API |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#41,144 · up 2,670 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,144 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,100 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,953 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,955 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,108 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #48,255 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,084 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #37,506 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,814 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +15.38% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 28, 2010
- Last updated
- Jan 18, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-SimplyHired API
How many websites use WP-SimplyHired API?
WP-SimplyHired API 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 #41,144 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-SimplyHired API been downloaded?
5,390 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP-SimplyHired API last updated?
Version 0.3.1 came out on Jan 18, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is WP-SimplyHired API compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-SimplyHired API’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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-SimplyHired API still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-SimplyHired API have?
No one has reviewed WP-SimplyHired API on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP-SimplyHired API?
The plugins most like WP-SimplyHired API, by the tags they share, are WP Job Manager (70K+), HireZoot (30K+) and Simple Job Board (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | Webstractions |
| First released | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Version | 0.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 18, 2011 |
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