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Best WordPress Themes for Recruiters And Job Boards

15 themes compared · Updated August 2026 · Recruitment & Job Board

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Choosing a WordPress theme for recruiters and job boards comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.

We ranked 15 themes using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 15 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.

How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.

At a glance

  1. 1. ListingHive Best overall 75/100
  2. 2. VW Job Board 73/100
  3. 3. Vorfolio 71/100
  4. 4. My Resume 71/100
  5. 5. Vcard CV Resume 71/100
  6. 6. FSE Freelancer Portfolio 70/100
  7. 7. Resumee 68/100
  8. 8. Personal CV Resume 66/100
  9. 9. Human Resources 65/100
  10. 10. Bosa Portfolio Resume 65/100
  11. 11. Personal Resume Portfolio 64/100
  12. 12. Espy Jobs 63/100
  13. 13. CV Portfolio Blocks 63/100
  14. 14. CV Resume Portfolio 63/100
  15. 15. Resume X 63/100
1 ListingHive
Best overall Free by HivePress

ListingHive

A multipurpose WordPress theme that allows you to build any type of directory and listing website. Whether it’s a business directory, service marketplace, job board, real estate, classifieds...

5★
from 19 ratings
9k+
active installs
Updated
Feb 2026
75

WPScore

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2 VW Job Board
Free by VW THEMES

VW Job Board

The VW Job Board is a beautifully crafted theme designed with a professional touch for recruitment and employment websites, making it ideal for job portals, HR management, talent acquisition...

5★
from 3 ratings
200+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
73

WPScore

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3 Vorfolio
Free by Jegstudio

Vorfolio

Vorfolio is a Personal Portfolio/ CV Resume WordPress Block Theme designed for professionals who want to create a modern and visually impressive online presence. Built with full site editing...

2★
from 3 ratings
900+
active installs
Updated
May 2026
71

WPScore

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4 My Resume
Free by luzuk Themes

My Resume

Online CV Resume is the perfect product for you to make a great first impression. It is the way for you to create your personal website of your job, skills, achievements, cover letter and ex...

5★
from 1 ratings
100+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
71

WPScore

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5 Vcard CV Resume
Free by VW THEMES

Vcard CV Resume

The Vcard CV Resume theme is a versatile solution for creating an impressive personal portfolio, whether you're a web designer, developer, or looking to showcase your skills online thro...

5★
from 1 ratings
100+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
71

WPScore

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6 FSE Freelancer Portfolio
Free by Creta Themes

FSE Freelancer Portfolio

FSE Freelancer Portfolio is a visually appealing and feature-rich WordPress theme designed specifically for freelancers, creative professionals, freelance services, creative freelancers, res...

1★
from 1 ratings
100+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
70

WPScore

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7 Resumee
Free by asphaltthemes

Resumee

The perfect free WordPress resume theme for professionals seeking a modern, SEO-friendly digital resume or CV. Build a professional online portfolio and showcase your skills, experience, edu...

5★
from 11 ratings
200+
active installs
Updated
Dec 2025
68

WPScore

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8 Personal CV Resume
Free by aThemeArt

Personal CV Resume

Personal CV Resume is a Modern, Minimal & Creative WordPress theme for online resume, cv, or a personal website. This beautiful online resume template comes with a built-in portfolio typ...

700+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
66

WPScore

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9 Human Resources
Free by WP Radiant

Human Resources

The Human Resources Theme is a fully responsive and professional theme tailored specifically for HR agencies, recruitment firms, and corporate HR departments in any growing business environm...

400+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
65

WPScore

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10 Bosa Portfolio Resume
Free by Bosa Themes

Bosa Portfolio Resume

Bosa Portfolio Resume is multipurpose portfolio and resume theme. Bosa Portfolio Resume is beautiful, fast, lightweight, responsive, extremely customizable theme that you can use as a founda...

300+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
65

WPScore

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11 Personal Resume Portfolio
Free by aThemeArt

Personal Resume Portfolio

Showcase your professional profile with the Personal Resume Portfolio child theme — a simple, digital resume template designed to elevate your personal brand. Whether you're a graphic d...

600+
active installs
Updated
May 2026
64

WPScore

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12 Espy Jobs
Free by flawlesstheme

Espy Jobs

Espy Jobs is a well designed job board WordPress theme that’s powered by the flexible WP Job Manager plugin. Espy Jobs is a full-featured theme for launching your own job portal website. Wit...

4★
from 4 ratings
200+
active installs
Updated
Jun 2025
63

WPScore

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13 CV Portfolio Blocks
Free by WP Radiant

CV Portfolio Blocks

CV Portfolio Blocks is a sleek and modern portfolio theme designed as a professional cv and digital resume solution for job seekers, freelancers, consultants, and professionals who want to p...

100+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
63

WPScore

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14 CV Resume Portfolio
Free by omegathemes

CV Resume Portfolio

CV Resume Portfolio is a clean and modern free theme designed for establishing a personal online presence with a structured layout for showcasing skills, work experience, education, achievem...

100+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
63

WPScore

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15 Resume X
Free by Noor Alam

Resume X

Resume X – is Resume / Portfolio / Personal Blog WordPress theme. Resume X is the best WordPress theme for photographers, doctors, programmers, designers, freelancers, writers, artists, lawy...

100+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
63

WPScore

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