WordPress Freelancer Theme
Create your own freelance marketplace where clients post projects and freelancers bid to win the work — similar to Upwork, Freelancer.com or PeoplePerHour.
What is the WordPress Freelancer Theme?
- What is it?
- This is a WordPress theme you install onto any WordPress website. You have unlimited theme installations on websites you own — no extra cost!
- How does it work?
- Once installed you'll have a website that looks the same as our demo website. Demo content is included to help you get started right away.
- Can I customize it?
- Of course! You have full control over the entire website — designs, pricing and features can all be managed from the admin area. Perfect for beginners!
- Are there any other costs?
- No! Everything you need is included and there are no hidden costs.
Elementor Ready Templates
Elementor-friendly: Easily customize and design your pages using the free Elementor plugin.
Design beautiful websites with ease using our Elementor block system, where you choose from pre-made blocks and drag them directly onto your pages.
View Live Demo200+ Pre-Built Blocks
Build stunning freelancer websites faster using our Elementor block system—simply pick, drag, and drop pre-designed blocks into place.
Explore Our Themes
Project Posting & Bidding System
Clients post projects and freelancers submit bids and proposals — with your commission taken automatically on every completed job.
Escrow & Milestone Payments
Funds are held safely and released on milestones, so clients and freelancers can transact with confidence.
Freelancer Profiles & Portfolios
Freelancers build detailed profiles with skills, portfolios and reviews so clients can hire the right person.
Pricing Tables, Upgrades & Memberships
Charge for featured listings, upgrades and memberships with built-in pricing tables — all managed from the admin area.
Everything you need, included
Post Projects & Jobs
Clients post projects with budgets and requirements for freelancers to bid on.
Freelancer Bids & Proposals
Freelancers submit competitive bids and proposals to win the work.
Escrow & Milestone Payments
Secure payments held in escrow and released on agreed milestones.
Built-in Messaging
Clients and freelancers message each other directly on your site.
Reviews & Ratings
Two-way reviews and ratings build trust across the marketplace.
Responsive & Multi-Language
Looks great on every device and ships with 15+ languages included.
How to build a freelance marketplace website with WordPress
You can launch a fully working freelance marketplace website in minutes with the WordPress Freelancer Theme — no coding required.
- 1
Install the theme on WordPress
Upload the WordPress Freelancer Theme to any WordPress site under Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme, then activate it.
- 2
Activate your licence
Enter your licence key in the admin area to unlock updates and support. One licence covers unlimited installs on sites you own.
- 3
Import the demo content
Run the one-click demo import so your site instantly looks like our live demo — ready to customise.
- 4
Set up your project categories
Add the freelance categories your marketplace covers, or let clients post projects in any category.
- 5
Enable bidding, escrow and payments
Turn on freelancer bidding, escrow/milestone payments and your commission rate.
- 6
Customise the design with Elementor
Use the 150+ Elementor design blocks to style your pages and layout, then launch your freelance marketplace website.
Frequently asked questions
How do I build a freelance marketplace website with WordPress?
Install the WordPress Freelancer Theme, activate your licence and import the one-click demo content — you'll have a working freelance marketplace website in minutes, all managed from the admin area with no coding required.
Can I build a site like Upwork or PeoplePerHour?
Yes. The WordPress Freelancer Theme is designed to run freelance marketplace websites in the same style as Upwork or PeoplePerHour, with member accounts, listings and built-in monetisation.
Can freelancers bid on projects and get paid securely?
Yes. Clients post projects, freelancers bid, and payments are handled securely through escrow with milestone releases — your commission is taken automatically.
Can I customise my freelance marketplace website with Elementor?
Yes. The WordPress Freelancer Theme is fully compatible with the free Elementor page builder and ships with 150+ ready-made design blocks you can drag and drop into your freelance marketplace pages.
Does the freelance marketplace theme come with demo content?
Yes. One-click demo content sets up your site to look like our live demo, giving you a ready-made freelance marketplace website you can then fill with your own content and branding.
Can I build a freelance marketplace website without writing code?
No. Everything in the WordPress Freelancer Theme is managed from the admin area, and it's fully compatible with the free Elementor page builder for drag-and-drop editing. Step-by-step video tutorials and documentation are included.
Is the freelance marketplace theme mobile responsive?
Yes. The theme is 100% responsive, so your freelance marketplace website looks and works great on desktops, tablets and phones.
Can I use the WordPress Freelancer Theme on more than one site I own?
Yes. A User License includes unlimited installations on freelance marketplace websites that you own, with no per-site fees. If you build sites for clients or paid projects, a Developer License covers commercial and client work.
Can I download the freelance marketplace theme for free?
We don't offer a free or "nulled" download — those copies are outdated, unsupported and often carry malware. A single WordPress Freelancer Theme licence gives you unlimited installs on your own sites, 6 months of updates and support, and a 10-day money-back guarantee.
Can I get a refund if the freelance marketplace theme isn't right for me?
Every purchase comes with a 10-day money-back guarantee. If the WordPress Freelancer Theme isn't right for you, contact us within 10 days for a full refund.
Do I get free updates for the WordPress Freelancer Theme?
Every WordPress Freelancer Theme purchase includes 6 months of free updates and support, keeping the theme compatible with the latest version of WordPress. After that you can optionally extend updates and support for $49 per 6 months.
Do I need any paid plugins to run a freelance marketplace website?
No — there are no hidden costs or forced premium plugins, and the freelance marketplace theme works with free plugins such as Elementor, so everything you need to run a freelance marketplace website is included. The only optional extra is extended updates and support after the first 6 months, at $49 per 6 months if you want it.