Felan - Freelance Marketplace and Job Board WordPress Theme Free Download

Felan is a powerful and flexible Freelance Marketplace & Job Board WordPress Theme that helps you build platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, PeoplePerHour, Naukri, or FlexJobs — all without coding.

With Felan, freelancers and employers can easily register, create profiles, post services, list job projects, and submit proposals. It supports both service-based freelance marketplaces and traditional job boards for hiring and recruitment.

Felan also includes features like secure payment integration, admin commission management, and responsive design, making it a complete solution for building and monetizing your platform.

• ✔️ Create Fiverr-style freelance websites
• ✔️ Launch job boards like Indeed or WeWorkRemotely
• ✔️ Service listings, project posting, and proposal system
• ✔️ Integrated payments & commission tracking
• ✔️ SEO-friendly and mobile-optimized

Whether you’re starting a freelance platform or a full-featured recruitment portal, Felan gives you the tools to scale quickly and professionally.

CORE THEME FEATURES

• 21+ Predefined different homepage layouts: Felan comes with 16+ awesome homepage layouts for Freelance Marketplace and Job Board. All homepage layouts are included in the demo content file.
• Responsive Design: Fully responsive and mobile-friendly, ensuring compatibility across devices.
• Multi-language Support: Fully compatible with WPML for creating a multi-language site.
• One-Click Demo Import: Easily import demo content to set up the site quickly.
• Customizable Branding: The theme provides options for customizing the branding, such as logos, colors, or fonts, to match the look and feel of the employer’s website or brand identity.
• SEO Optimized: Designed with SEO best practices in mind to improve search engine rankings.
• RTL Support: Right-to-Left language support for languages like Arabic and Hebrew.
• Custom Widgets: Includes custom widgets for additional functionality and easier customization.
• Blog Section: Integrated blog section for sharing news, updates, and articles.
• GDPR Compliance: Built-in features to help make your site GDPR compliant.
• Custom Shortcodes: A variety of shortcodes available for adding elements and functionalities without coding.
• Free Lifetime Updates & Support: Once you buy our theme. You will get free lifetime updates. Our awesome support team will handle any support questions to make sure you can finish customizing your website.
  
• Detailed documentation online: Extensive documentation guides on how to set up and customize Factory will make your customizations super easy and fast!
  
• Elementor Visualize Drop & Drag Page Builder: Fast, intuitive, and smart page builders will make your customization fast and easy.
• Child-theme ready: The enables you to easily override default template files using a child theme. It also enables you to update your theme in a safe way.
• Polylang & Translation Ready: This is compatible with Loco, the top WordPress plugin for multilingual layouts. Easily translate your site to any language.
• Mega Menu: Switch to use the mega menu with just a few clicks, support to display banners on the menu.
• Video Tutorials: Comprehensive video tutorials to guide users through the theme setup and customization.

FREELANCE FEATURES

• Freelancer Profiles: Freelancers can create and customize their profiles to showcase their about, work experience, education, skills, services, and portfolios…
• Service Listing: Freelancers can easily list and customize their services with detailed descriptions, pricing, delivery times, images, videos, FAQ’s, skills, and service offerings.
• Service Packages: Freelancers can create multiple service packages (basic, standard, premium) with different pricing and features.
• Dashboard for Freelancers: A comprehensive Freelancer dashboard provides insights into earnings, orders, and overall performance.
• Job Application: Freelancers can browse job listings and submit proposals directly to employers.
• Project Application: Freelancers can browse project listings and submit proposals directly to employers.
• Portfolio Display: Freelancers can showcase their previous work in a portfolio section, helping to attract more buyers.
• SEO Optimized: The theme is SEO-friendly, helping Freelancers’ profiles and services rank higher in search engine results.
• Payment Integration: The platform supports multiple payment gateways, allowing Freelancers to receive payments easily.
• Review and Rating System: Buyers can leave reviews and ratings for Freelancers, helping to build credibility and trust.
• Service Tagging: Freelancers can use tags to categorize their services, making them easier to find for potential buyers.
• Order Management: Freelancers can manage their orders, track progress, and communicate with buyers directly through the platform.
• Service Analytics: Freelancers have access to detailed analytics about their services, including views, clicks, and conversion rates.
• Notification System: Freelancers receive real-time notifications for new orders, messages, and updates.
• Messaging System: An integrated messaging system allows Freelancers to communicate with buyers easily for clarifications and updates.
• Service Extras: Freelancers can offer additional services or upgrades for an extra fee within their service listings.
• Withdrawal Options: Freelancers can withdraw their earnings using various methods like bank transfers, PayPal, etc.

EMPLOYER FEATURES

• Employer Dashboard: A centralized hub where employers can manage all activities, including job postings, project postings, proposals, and freelancer communication.
• Job and Project Posting Management: Allows employers to post new jobs, projects and manage existing listings easily..
• Proposal Review: Employers can receive, review, and manage proposals from freelancers directly within the dashboard.
• Hiring & Interview Scheduling: Features to schedule interviews and manage the hiring process.
• Project Management Tools: Track ongoing projects, communicate with freelancers, and ensure timely delivery.
• Payment Management: Integration with popular payment gateways like PayPal and Strip for secure and easy transactions.
• Notifications & Alerts: Automated email notifications for new proposals, messages, and other important updates.
• Favorite Freelancers: Option to bookmark or save freelancers for future projects.
• Social Login: Employers can log in using social media accounts for easier access.
• Customizable Job Packages: Employers can create custom job packages with different pricing and features.
• Featured Jobs: Option to highlight or feature jobs to attract more attention from freelancers.
• Employer Profile: A dedicated section where employers can showcase their company details, projects, and ratings.
• Communication Tools: Built-in messaging system for real-time communication with freelancers.
• Reporting & Analytics: Access to detailed reports and analytics about job postings, freelancer performance, and project outcomes.
• Wallet System: Employers can manage funds and track payments within the platform’s wallet system.

SERVICE LISTING FEATURES

• Custom Service Categories: Allows service providers to list their offerings under custom categories, making it easier for clients to find relevant services.
• Service Pricing Options: Service providers can set multiple pricing tiers for their services, such as basic, standard, and premium packages.
• Service Packages: Allows service providers create a range of service packages (basic, standard, premium) with varying pricing and features tailored to different client needs..
• Service Descriptions: Detailed description sections for each service, including features, benefits, and any specific requirements.
• Image and Video Galleries: Providers can upload images and videos to showcase their services, giving potential clients a clear understanding of what they offer.
• Service Add-ons: Sellers can offer optional add-ons or upgrades to their services, providing additional value to clients.
• Service FAQs: Each service listing can include a FAQ section where common questions can be addressed.
• Custom Delivery Timeframes: Sellers can set and manage delivery times for their services, ensuring clients know what to expect.
• Client Reviews and Ratings: After a service is completed, clients can leave reviews and ratings, which appear on the service listing to help build trust.
• Order Management System: Integrated order management for sellers to track, process, and complete service requests.
• Customizable Service Templates: Sellers can use and customize templates for creating service listings, ensuring consistency and ease of use.
• SEO Optimization: Service listings are SEO-optimized to help them rank better in search engine results, driving more traffic.
• Multilingual Support: Services can be listed in multiple languages, catering to a global audience.

PROJECT LISTING FEATURES

• Detailed Project Descriptions: Employer can create project listings with comprehensive details, including scope, requirements, and deadlines.
• Project Categories: Organize projects into categories to help freelancers easily find relevant opportunities.
• Budget Display: Clearly show the project budget, allowing freelancers to bid or apply accordingly.
• Advanced Filters: Freelancers can filter projects by category, budget, deadline, and other criteria to find suitable jobs.
• Bid Management: Freelancers can submit bids with customized proposals, and clients can review and manage these bids within the platform.
• Project Milestones: Break down projects into milestones, allowing for phased completion and payments.
• Private Messaging: Enable direct communication between clients and freelancers within the project listing for better collaboration.
• Project Status Updates: Clients can update the project status to “In Progress,” “Completed,” or “Cancelled,” keeping freelancers informed.
• Invite Freelancers: Clients can invite specific freelancers to bid on or apply for their projects.
• Featured Projects: Highlight certain projects on the homepage or in search results to attract more bids.
• Project Comparisons: Freelancers can compare multiple projects to decide which ones to apply for.
• SEO-Friendly Listings: Project listings are optimized for search engines, increasing visibility and attracting the right talent.
• Bookmark Projects: Freelancers can bookmark projects they are interested in for quick access later.
• Project Expiry Dates: Clients can set an expiration date for project listings, after which they are automatically removed.
• Custom Fields: Admins can add custom fields to project listings to capture specific information relevant to the platform.
• Responsive Design: Project listings are fully responsive, ensuring a seamless experience across all devices.
• Client Ratings: Freelancers can see ratings and reviews of clients from previous projects, helping them choose reputable clients.
• Admin Approval: Admins can require projects to be approved before they go live, ensuring quality and relevance.

JOB LISTING FEATURES

• Advanced Search and Filter Options: Users can search jobs by various criteria, such as location, job type, salary range, and more.
• Job Alerts and Notifications: Job seekers can set up alerts based on keywords, job types, or locations.
• Private Messaging: Enables direct communication between employers and candidates.
• Apply Options: Multiple application methods, including internal, external, email, and phone applications.
• Featured Job Listings: Employers can highlight their job listings at the top of search results.
• Social Media Integration: Jobs can be shared across various social media platforms for increased visibility.
• Related Job Listings: Shows other similar job opportunities to candidates.
• Company Profiles: Employers can showcase company information, culture, and benefits.
• Ratings and Reviews: Candidates can rate and review companies.
• Resume/CV Management: Candidates can upload and manage their resumes/CVs.
• Video and Audio Interviews: Supports integrated video/audio interviews using tools like Zoom or Skype.
• Subscription Plans: Employers can purchase packages to post job listings and feature jobs.
• Job Listing Moderation: Admins can review and approve job listings before they go live.
• Multi-language Support: Offers multi-language functionality for a wider audience.
• Flexible Payment Methods: Supports various payment options, including credit cards and PayPal.
• Automatic Job Expiration: Job listings can automatically expire after a set duration.
• Advanced Reporting and Analytics: Provides detailed analytics on job listing performance.
• Custom Fields & Taxonomies: Employers can add custom fields to improve job matching.
• Video Job Descriptions: Employers can create video job descriptions to attract candidates.
• Responsive Design: Ensures the job board looks great and functions well on any device.

ADMIN FEATURES

• User Role Management: Admins can manage different user roles (employers, job seekers, etc.) with specific permissions for each.
• Advanced Analytics Dashboard: Provides an overview of site performance, including job postings, user activities, and revenue.
• Job Listing Moderation: Admins can review and approve or reject job listings before they are published.
• Customizable Registration Forms: Ability to create and modify registration forms for employers and job seekers.
• Payment Gateway Integration: Admins can set up and manage multiple payment gateways for job listing packages.
• Email Notifications: Configure and manage automated email notifications for various actions like new job postings or application submissions.
• Commission Management: Set and manage commission rates for job postings and other services offered on the platform.
• Multi-language Support: Manage and customize the platform in multiple languages for global reach.
• SEO Settings: Admins can optimize the platform’s SEO settings, including meta tags and descriptions for job listings.
• Ad Management: Create, manage, and monetize ad spaces on the platform.
• User Verification: Set up and manage user verification processes to ensure the authenticity of employers and job seekers.
• Custom Fields & Taxonomies: Ability to add and manage custom fields for job postings and user profiles.
• Database Management: Tools for backing up, restoring, and optimizing the database to ensure smooth performance.
• Security Settings: Manage security settings, including SSL certificates, user data protection, and firewall integration.
• GDPR Compliance Tools: Features to ensure the platform complies with GDPR, including data export and delete requests.
• Reporting & Logs: Access detailed logs and reports on user activities, transactions, and other critical site functions.
• Theme Customization Options: Extensive options for customizing the appearance and layout of the platform.
• Plugin Compatibility Management: Check and manage the compatibility of third-party plugins with the theme.
• Scheduled Jobs: Admins can automate tasks such as backups, updates, and data cleanups through a scheduling system.
• Support for Multi-Site Networks: Ability to manage multiple job board sites within a WordPress multisite network from a single dashboard.

SUPPORTED PLUGINS

• Felan Framework
• Elementor
• Contact Form 7
• MailChimp
• Loco Translation

SUPPORT

Stuck? Need help? Check Felan Docs website or visit our Support Portal to find FAQ and a way to contact us.

CHANGELOGS

Theme Version 1.1.3 – Aug 18, 2025

[Fixed] Woo templates outdated
[Fixed] Hiding info of freelance not working
[Added] Select month and year for date of birth
[Fixed] Version control follow framework version instead of hardcode
[Added] Display logic check if no salary for service card
[Fixed] Remove console log

Theme Version 1.1.2 – Jun 12, 2025

[Fixed] Error Import Demo
[Fixed] Improve UI/UX for Proposal Table in Dashboard
[Fixed] Some CSS and JS

Theme Version 1.1.1 – May 25, 2025

[Updated] Identity verify for Freelance and Employer
[Updated] Translation missing 
[Improve] New UI design for Proposal apply table
[Fixed] Dashboard header disappears
[Fixed] Some CSS and JS

Theme Version 1.1.0 – Apr 9, 2025

[Added] Support for Grok and DeepSeek AI APIs
[Updated] Improved handling of plural translations
[Updated] Google login flow with new prompt method
[Fixed] Incorrect payment amount calculation when purchasing services with add-ons
[Fixed] Issue with sending images and files in messages
[Fixed] Withdrawal fees incorrectly returned to freelancer's balance — freelancer balance now properly resets to 0
[Fixed] Some CSS and JS

Theme Version 1.0.9 – Mar 6, 2025

[Updated] AI-powered generators: Project description generator. Service description generator
[Added] Custom fields to filters.
[Added] Custom fields for services.
[Added] File upload options (PDF, DOC, ZIP) in custom fields.

Theme Version 1.0.8 – Jan 24, 2025

[Added] Send files, and images in the chat message system
[Fixed] Error Import Demo
[Fixed] Some CSS and JS

Theme Version 1.0.7 – Dec 24, 2024

[Update] Send Email and Notification
For Employers: Updates on freelancer actions for projects, services, and job applications, including proposals, disputes, messages, and job applications.
For Freelancers and candidates: Alerts for employer actions on services, jobs, and projects, such as orders, reviews, disputes, and application outcomes.
[Added] Quick Company Creation Feature on the Job Submission Page
[Added] Phone number field in the Sign Up form
[Added] Option to Select Multiple Categories When Posting a Job, Service, or Project
[Improvemented] Salary Filter for Jobs, Services, and Projects

Theme Version 1.0.5 – Nov 29, 2024

[Updated] Enhanced chat and file-sharing features between employers and freelancers after project engagement.
[Updated] Employers can now initiate disputes if they are dissatisfied with ongoing freelance projects.
[Updated] Integrated Razorpay as a payment method for purchasing services and packages.
[Added] Custom fields for projects to enable better project management.
[Added] Social network signup widget with a modern user form built in Elementor.
[Added] Option to hide the "Portfolio" tab in freelancer profiles.
[Improved] Proposal submission process for applying to projects.

Theme Version 1.0.4 – Nov 4, 2024

[Update] Service History: Chat and send file features between Employer and Freelancer after they engage in service.
[Update] Refund and Dispute: Employers can create a dispute if they are not comfortable with the Freelance services they are working on.
[Update] More layout demos for Job detail
[Added Header builder for User Dashboard
[Added] Option switch between KM (World) and Miles (US) 
[Fixed] Error set the phone number in theme options.
[Fixed] Error can not change the background color for search in Theme Option.
[Fixed] Send message between freelancer and employer
[Fixed] Improvement UI/UX
[Fixed] Some CSS and Responsive. 

Theme Version 1.0.3 – Oct 15, 2024

- Update: New Job Board demo - https://felan.ricetheme.com/home-19/, https://felan.ricetheme.com/home-20/
- Update: RTL layouts.
- Update: Live search on header.
- Update: More header style.
- Update: Gallery for Freelancer profile detail.
- Update: Pending status on Freelancer archive page.
- Update: Choose default Employer or Freelancer account when Signup.
- Update: Switch between Employer and Freelancer account roles.
- Fixed: Freelance wallet bug. 
- Fixed: Improve UI/UX.
- Fixed: Some CSS and Responsive.

Theme Version 1.0.2 – Oct 7, 2024

- Update: New Job Board demo - https://felan.ricetheme.com/home-18/
- Update: Job Alert Subscribe  - https://felan.ricetheme.com/job-alerts/
- Fixed: Improve UI/UX
- Fixed: Some CSS and Responsive

Theme Version 1.0.1 – Sep 27, 2024

- Update: New Freelance Marketplace demo - 17: https://felan.ricetheme.com/home-17/
- Update: AI auto write description for Job detail, 
- Update: Sign Up with Linkedin, 
- Fixed: Verify Purchase Code, 
- Fixed: Can't save in Theme Option, 
- Fixed: Error Paginate Service, 
- Fixed: Arrange and Edit text in the Dashboard, 
- Fixed: Some CSS and Responsive,