Custom Field For WP Job Manager is a free, lightweight WordPress plugin that lets you add unlimited custom fields to your WP Job Manager submission forms — without writing a single line of code. Whether you want to collect a salary range, working hours, required experience level, or any other job-specific detail, this plugin makes it possible in minutes directly from your WordPress admin.
Who Is This Plugin For?
This plugin is ideal for WordPress site owners who run a job board powered by WP Job Manager and need to go beyond the default fields. Recruiters, HR platforms, niche job directories, and freelance marketplaces all benefit from collecting richer, more structured data from job posters and employers.
Key Benefits of Custom Field For WP Job Manager
- No coding required – Add and manage custom fields entirely from the WordPress admin panel using a visual Form Customizer.
- 100% compatible with WP Job Manager – Uses the standard
submit_job_form_fieldsfilter, ensuring seamless integration with your existing theme and add-ons. - Beginner-friendly, developer-ready – Simple enough for non-technical users, yet extendable for developers via standard WordPress hooks and meta storage.
- Lightweight and performant – Built to keep your site fast without unnecessary bloat.
- Free to get started – Core text and textarea fields are available at no cost. Advanced field types are available in the Pro version.
Plugin Features
13+ Supported Field Types
Create a truly tailored job submission form with a wide range of input types. Free users get access to Text and Textarea fields — perfect for open-ended answers, short descriptions, and custom notes. Pro users unlock the full suite including:
- Number & Range – Ideal for salary figures or percentage-based scales.
- Email, URL & Telephone – Capture contact details with built-in browser validation.
- Select & Multiselect – Dropdown menus for categories, skills, or job types.
- Radio Buttons & Checkboxes – Quick yes/no or multi-option choices.
- File Upload – Let employers upload company logos, salary charts, or other documents.
- WP Editor (Rich Text) – Full WordPress WYSIWYG editor for long-form job descriptions.
Per-Field Advanced Settings
Every field you create includes powerful configuration options:
- Custom Placeholder Text – Guide users on exactly what to enter in each field.
- CSS Classes – Apply your own styling classes to match any theme design.
- Input Constraints – Set minimum, maximum, and step values for numeric fields.
- Visibility Control – Choose whether a field appears on the frontend submission form, in the WordPress admin meta box, or both.
- Custom Output Format (Pro) – Use
{label}and{value}placeholders to control exactly how field data is displayed on the job listing page.
Shortcode Support
Display any saved custom field anywhere on your WordPress site — inside pages, posts, or widget areas — using the built-in shortcode:
[cm_fieldshow key="_field_cfwjm13" job_id="123"]
The key parameter accepts your custom field’s meta key (e.g. _field_salary).
The job_id parameter is optional — leave it blank and the shortcode will
automatically detect the current job listing page.
How It Works – Step by Step
- Install & Activate – Download the plugin from the WordPress Plugin Directory and activate it in your WordPress dashboard.
- Open the Form Customizer – Navigate to the plugin’s “Form Customizer” tab in your WP Admin.
- Add a New Field – Click “Add Field,” choose your desired field type (e.g. Text, Number, Select), and configure its label, placeholder, and settings.
- Mark as Required (Optional) – Set the field as required to ensure job posters cannot skip it during submission.
- Publish & Go Live – Save your changes. The new field automatically appears on your frontend job submission form and stores data when the form is submitted.
- Display on Listing Pages – Submitted data is shown on the single job listing page using your configured output format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Custom Field For WP Job Manager compatible with the latest version of WordPress?
Yes. The plugin is regularly updated and has been tested up to WordPress 6.9.1. It requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher.
Can I add custom fields to the Company form as well?
Absolutely. The Form Customizer supports both Job and Company field injection, so you can collect extra information from employers when they set up their company profiles.
Does the plugin support file uploads?
Yes. The File field type (available in the Pro version) allows job posters to upload documents directly through the frontend submission form.
Do I need to know PHP or WordPress development to use this plugin?
Not at all. The entire field management workflow is handled through a visual admin interface. However, if you are a developer, the plugin stores fields as a Custom Post Type (wpjmcf) and uses the standard submit_job_form_fields filter, making it straightforward to extend.
What is the difference between the free and Pro versions?
The free version includes Text and Textarea field types along with all core per-field settings. The Pro version unlocks additional field types (Number, Range, Email, URL, Telephone, Select, Multiselect, Radio, Checkboxes, File Upload, and WP Editor) as well as the custom output format feature for controlling how field data is displayed on listing pages.
Free vs Pro – Full Feature Comparison
Not sure whether the free version covers your needs? Use the table below to compare every feature available in the Free and Pro editions of Custom Field For WP Job Manager.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Field Types | ||
| Text Field | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Textarea Field | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Number Field | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Range (Slider) Field | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Email Field (with validation) | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| URL Field (with validation) | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Telephone Field | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Select (Dropdown) | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Multiselect Dropdown | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Radio Buttons | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Checkboxes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| File Upload Field | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| WP Editor (Rich Text / WYSIWYG) | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Per-Field Settings | ||
| Custom Field Label | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Placeholder Text | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Required / Optional Toggle | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Custom CSS Classes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Min / Max / Step Constraints (numeric) | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Visibility: Frontend Form | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Visibility: Admin Meta Box | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Custom Output Format ({label} / {value}) | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Form & Display Support | ||
| Job Submission Form Integration | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Company Form Integration | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Shortcode to Display Fields Anywhere | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Auto-display on Single Job Listing Page | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Developer & Technical | ||
| Standard WP Job Manager Filter Hooks | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Custom Post Type Storage (wpjmcf) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| React-Based Admin Interface | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Support & Updates | ||
| Community Support (WordPress.org Forums) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Priority Email Support | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Free Plugin Updates | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Plugin Details
- Current Version: 1.5
- Active Installations: 1,000+
- Requires WordPress: 5.0 or higher
- Tested Up To: WordPress 6.9.1
- PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
- License: GPL v2 or later (open source)
- Author: Theme Funda
