Description
The Favorites addon is aimed at those operating job boards, opportunity directories, and recruitment areas in WP Job Manager, with a favorite button in listings and a panel to check saved items. This component allows saving favorite jobs within the navigation flow, helping returning visitors compare opportunities and resume searches without relying on external notes.
Main Features of Favorites
- Favorite button
Adds action to mark jobs directly in WP Job Manager listings. - Saved list
Organizes favorited opportunities for later consultation in a dedicated area. - Application flow
Helps visitors separate jobs before deciding where to apply. - Job board integration
Works on top of the job structure managed by WP Job Manager. - Recurring experience
Keeps interest in jobs visible during new visits to the site.
Benefits of Favorites
- More organized search
Those searching for jobs can compare opportunities without losing important references. - More site return
Saved items encourage new visits to review already chosen opportunities. - Less scattered journey
The visitor focuses on jobs of interest within the job board itself. - Value to the portal
The site works better for long and comparative searches.
Who is Favorites Recommended For?
- Those managing a job portal with a high volume of published opportunities.
- Recruitment sites wanting to allow job comparison before application.
- Those already using WP Job Manager who want to add favorite marking to listings.
How to Download Favorites
Favorites is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the package, and activate. Keep WP Job Manager active for the addon to function properly.
Favorites adds a practical layer of retention to the job board, especially when browsing involves many jobs, filters, and later returns. By allowing opportunities to be saved within the site itself, the addon reduces friction in searching and makes WP Job Manager more useful for those evaluating applications in stages.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Job Manager Favorites GPL-licensed?
Yes. WP Job Manager Favorites 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 Favorites on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install WP Job Manager Favorites 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 Favorites cost at Ultrapack?
WP Job Manager Favorites 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 Favorites include updates?
Yes. The current version of WP Job Manager Favorites is 1.3.7, published at Ultrapack on Feb 26, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is WP Job Manager Favorites scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of WP Job Manager Favorites goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin WP Job Manager Favorites?
Requires WordPress 4.8.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.3.
What changed in this version
Version 1.3.7
- Update: Compatibility check with the latest WordPress v6.3.
- Update: Compatibility check with PHP 8.1.
Version 1.3.6
- Update: Compatibility check with the latest WordPress v6.2.
- Update: Compatibility check with Php8.
Version 1.3.5
- Update: Popup title updates.
- Update: Compatibility check with the latest WordPress v6.0.2.
- Update: Compatibility check with the latest WP Job Manager v1.38.0.
Version 1.3.4
- Update: Compatibility check with the latest WordPress v6.0.1.
- Update: Compatibility check with the latest WP Job Manager v1.37.0.
Version 1.3.3
- Fix: CSS & JS issue.
- Fix: Alert issue.
- Fix: Popup issue on favorites icon click.
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-favorites.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
wp-favorites.zip, click Install Now and then Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 4.8.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.3.
- 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.
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UAU Ready