Description
The Apply with Facebook addon adds a Facebook application button to WP Job Manager job listings forms, allowing candidates to submit using their Facebook profile without having to draft messages or attach resumes manually. With profile data automatically populated into the application form, the extension reduces application friction and boosts candidate conversion rates on job portals.
Key Features of Apply with Facebook
- Facebook Application Button
Inserts a dedicated button into the application form of job listings published in WP Job Manager. - Login via Facebook OAuth
Authenticates candidates with their Facebook account using the official OAuth flow of the social network. - Auto-fill of data
Captures name, email, and profile photo from Facebook and injects them into the application form. - Integration with native application flow
Routes applications through the same pipeline as WP Job Manager, keeping notifications and management centralized. - Setup via Facebook App
Connects the site to Facebook Developer by providing App ID and App Secret in the plugin settings.
Benefits of Apply with Facebook
- More applications on the portal
Reduces resume submission friction and increases the volume of applications received for each job. - Quick application experience
Applicants apply for jobs without typing repeated data or uploading files. - Consistent candidate data
Information comes directly from the social network profile, avoiding typos in the form. - Leverage Facebook’s base
Captures active professional profiles on the social network, expanding the reach of the job portal.
Who Should Consider Apply with Facebook?
- Those who maintain job portals on WP Job Manager and want to simplify application submission.
- Niche sites recruiting in high Facebook presence sectors such as retail, food, events, and services.
- Targeted at those who need to reduce abandonment in long forms and capture candidates with pre-filled profiles.
How to Download Apply with Facebook
Apply with Facebook is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and activate the extension. With WP Job Manager already active, configure the Facebook App credentials in the plugin settings to enable the button on application forms.
For job portals built on WP Job Manager, Apply with Facebook acts as a simplified entry layer that uses social profiles as the starting point for applications. The result is a shorter application funnel, with reliable data reaching the management dashboard, ideal for those looking to increase candidate volume without overhauling the native flow of the base plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Job Manager Apply with Facebook GPL-licensed?
Yes. WP Job Manager Apply with Facebook is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use WP Job Manager Apply with Facebook on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install WP Job Manager Apply with Facebook on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does WP Job Manager Apply with Facebook cost at Ultrapack?
WP Job Manager Apply with Facebook costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does WP Job Manager Apply with Facebook include updates?
Yes. The current version of WP Job Manager Apply with Facebook is 1.0.3, published at Ultrapack on Oct 19, 2017. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is WP Job Manager Apply with Facebook scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of WP Job Manager Apply with Facebook goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What changed in this version
Version 1.0.3
- Update API to 2.8.
Version 1.0.2
- Update API to 2.4.
Version 1.0.1
- Fix checkbox.
Version 1.0.0
- First release.
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
This item is an add-on for the WP Job Manager plugin. Installed on its own it throws no error, but it does not work either.
- Install and activate the WP Job Manager plugin before this one.
- Download the file
wp-job-manager-apply-with-facebook.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
wp-job-manager-apply-with-facebook.zip, click Install Now and then Activate.
- Both stay active at the same time. Deactivating the WP Job Manager plugin turns this add-on off with it.
- An add-on settings usually show up inside the main plugin screens, not in a menu of their own. If you find nothing new in the dashboard after activating, look there before opening a ticket.
Stuck on a step? Open a ticket telling us which one you stopped at.

UAU Ready