Felan — Freelance Marketplace | Project

Overview

Felan is a powerful and flexible WordPress Theme for Freelance Marketplace and Job Board, helping you build platforms similar to Fiverr, Upwork, PeoplePerHour, Naukri, or FlexJobs.

ThemeForest Link: Felan on ThemeForest
Role: PM, BA, Developer, Technical Supporter (Near-Owner)
Sales Quantity: 581+ sales
Templates: 21+ homepage layouts (16+ for Job Board & Freelance)
Created: 2 years ago
Documentation: Well Documented

Technical Information

Attribute	Details
WordPress Version	6.2.x – 6.9.x
Gutenberg Optimized	No
High Resolution	Yes
Widget Ready	Yes
Layout	Fixed, 1 Column
Supported Browsers	IE11, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Chrome, Edge
Compatible With	Elementor, Elementor Pro, WooCommerce 5.x–8.x, WPML, Bootstrap 5.x
Files Included	PHP, HTML, CSS, Sass
RTL Support	Yes (Arabic, Hebrew…)
Child-theme	Ready

Core Features

🏠 Interface & Design

21+ homepage layouts (16+ for Freelance Marketplace and Job Board)
Responsive Design – compatible with all devices
Mega Menu – supports banners in the menu
Elementor Page Builder – intuitive drag-and-drop
Brand customization – logo, colors, fonts
1-click installation – quick demo content import
RTL Support – right-to-left language support
Custom Widgets – extended functionality widgets
Custom Shortcodes – diverse shortcodes, no coding required
Video Tutorials – detailed video guides

🔍 SEO & Performance

Optimized SEO following best practices
Custom meta tags, descriptions for each listing
Integrated Blog – share news and articles

🌐 Multilingual & Compliance

Multilingual support (WPML, Polylang, Loco Translation)
GDPR Compliance – compliant with data protection regulations
Free lifetime updates & support

Freelance Marketplace Features

👨‍💻 Freelancer

Feature	Description
Personal Profile	Create & customize profile: bio, experience, education, skills, services, portfolio
Service Listing	Detailed description, pricing, delivery time, images, video, FAQ, skills
Service Packages	Create multiple packages (Basic, Standard, Premium) with different prices and features
Add-on Services	Provide add-ons/upgrades with additional fees
Dashboard	Statistics on earnings, orders, and overall performance
Job/Project Applications	Browse listings and send proposals directly to employers
Portfolio	Showcase completed projects
Order Management	Track progress, communicate with buyers
Service Analytics	Statistics on views, clicks, and conversion rates
Notification System	Real-time notifications for new orders, messages, and updates
Messaging	Direct communication with buyers via integrated system
Ratings & Reviews	Buyers rate freelancers, building credibility
Service Tags	Categorize services for easy searching
Withdrawal	Withdraw earnings via bank transfer, PayPal…
Payments	Support for multiple payment gateways
SEO	Profiles and services are SEO-optimized

📦 Service Listing

Feature	Description
Custom Categories	Classify services by custom categories
Flexible Pricing	Multiple price tiers (Basic, Standard, Premium)
Service Packages	Create diverse packages with different features
Detailed Description	Specific features, benefits, and requirements
Image & Video Gallery	Upload media to showcase services
Add-ons	Service upgrade options
Service FAQ	Q&A section for each service
Delivery Time	Set and manage delivery timeframes
Customer Reviews	Reviews & ratings displayed on the listing
Order Management	Track, process, and fulfill requests
Custom Templates	Ready-made templates for listings, ensuring consistency
SEO Optimization	Listings friendly to search engines
Multilingual	Post services in multiple languages

Project Listing Features

Feature	Description
Detailed Project Description	Full scope, requirements, and deadline
Project Categories	Classification to help freelancers search easily
Budget Display	Clear budget for freelancers to bid on
Advanced Filters	Filter by category, budget, deadline…
Bid Management	Freelancers submit bids with proposals, clients manage bids
Private Messaging	Direct communication within the project listing
Status Updates	In Progress, Completed, Cancelled
Invite Freelancers	Clients invite specific freelancers to bid
Featured Projects	Highlight projects on the homepage and search results
Project Comparison	Freelancers compare multiple projects to make a choice
Bookmark	Save projects of interest for quick access
Registration Deadline	Automatically removes listing upon expiration
Custom Fields	Admin adds custom fields for projects
Client Ratings	Freelancers view client ratings from previous projects
Moderation	Admin approves projects before publishing
SEO Optimization	Listings friendly to search engines

Job Board Features

🔍 Job Search & Filtering

Search by location, job type, salary…
Job Alerts – alerts by keyword, job type, location
Related job suggestions

📝 Job Listing Management

Featured Listings – displayed with priority at the top of results
Auto-expiry after a set period
Video job descriptions
Custom Fields & Taxonomies – customizable data fields
Moderation – admin approval before publishing

💬 Communication & Applications

Private messaging between employers and candidates
Multiple application methods – Internal, External, Email, Phone
Video & Audio Interviews – Zoom, Skype integration

🏢 Profiles & Reviews

Company Profiles – company information, culture, and benefits
Company Ratings & Reviews from candidates
CV/Resume Management – upload, edit, and attach

💰 Payments & Service Packages

Subscription packages for employers
Payment via Credit Card, PayPal, Stripe
Social media sharing – increase reach

📊 Reports

Advanced analytics – detailed job listing performance

Features by Role

🏢 Employer

Feature	Description
Dashboard	Centralized management: post listings, projects, proposals, communications
Post Jobs & Projects	Create and manage job listings and projects
Proposal Management	Receive, view, and manage proposals from freelancers
Hiring & Interviews	Schedule interviews, manage the hiring process
Project Management	Track projects, communicate with freelancers, ensure progress
Payments	PayPal, Stripe integration for secure transactions
Automated Notifications	Email notifications for new proposals, messages, and updates
Favorite Freelancers	Bookmark freelancers for future projects
Social Login	Sign in via social media
Custom Packages	Create listing packages with different prices and features
Featured Listings	Highlight job listings to attract freelancers
Company Profile	Showcase company information, projects, and reviews
Messaging	Real-time communication with freelancers
Reports & Analytics	Detailed statistics on listings, performance, and results
Wallet System	Manage funds, track payments within the platform

🛡️ Administrator (Admin)

Feature	Description
Role Management	Assign permissions for employers, job seekers…
Analytics Dashboard	Overview of site performance, listings, activity, and revenue
Listing Moderation	Approve/reject job listings and projects before publishing
Custom Registration Forms	Create/edit registration forms for employers and job seekers
Payment Gateways	Set up and manage multiple payment methods
Email Notifications	Configure automated emails for various actions
Commission Management	Set commission rates for listings and services
Multilingual	Manage and customize the platform in multiple languages
SEO Configuration	Optimize meta tags and descriptions for listings
Ad Management	Create, manage, and monetize advertising placements
User Verification	Verification process for employers and job seekers
Custom Fields	Add/manage custom fields for listings and profiles
Database Management	Backup, restore, and optimize the database
Security	SSL, data protection, firewall integration
GDPR Compliance	Export/delete data as required by GDPR
Reports & Logs	Detailed logs of activity and transactions
Interface Customization	Multiple options to change the interface and layout
Plugin Management	Check compatibility with third-party plugins
Automated Scheduling	Automate backups, updates, and data cleanup
Multi-Site	Manage multiple job boards within WordPress multisite