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Here’s a polished overview of Active Workdesk CMS v3.2.0:
🧩 What It Is
A self-hosted freelancer marketplace PHP application built on Laravel 9 and PHP 8.0+. It connects clients and freelance professionals, allowing project management, payments, chat, reviews, badges, and more DoniaWeB+11andigi.com+11WPGPL Club+11James R Moro+2Topide+2Nulleds.io+2.
🔥 v3.2.0 Highlights (Released June 1, 2023)
- Upgraded to PHP 8.0 and Laravel 9
- Skill-based filtering on freelancer listings and country-flag display WPGPL Club+5andigi.com+5Nulleds.io+5
- Enhanced service-list filters: delivery time, price, start price Topide+2andigi.com+2Nulleds.io+2
- Freelancer bid lists now appear on project details; projects linked in review pages WPGPL Club+3andigi.com+3Nulleds.io+3
- Public profiles available via dashboard; Firebase-powered real-time messaging added WeaDown+6andigi.com+6DoniaWeB+6
- Google reCAPTCHA secret key added, plus important bug fixes code.market+3andigi.com+3Nulleds.io+3
⚙️ Core Features
- Supports fixed and long-term projects, with milestone-based payments Nulleds.io+8andigi.com+8NulZone+8
- Real-time user chat via AJAX and Firebase APIs DoniaWeB+11andigi.com+11WeaDown+11
- Frontend dashboards for freelancers, clients, and staff with role-based access, notification systems, badges, and review workflows DoniaWeB+10andigi.com+10DoniaWeB+10
- Dynamic packages for freelancers and clients, supporting payouts via PayPal or bank transfer code.market+9andigi.com+9DoniaWeB+9
- Unlimited project/service categories with hierarchy, skill tagging, skill filters, and currency options DoniaWeB+9andigi.com+9Topide+9
- Media manager, theme color switching, email templates, translation support, and 4 social login methods Nulleds.io+8andigi.com+8WeaDown+8
- Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, chat, and multiple payment gateway integrations DoniaWeB+9andigi.com+9DoniaWeB+9
✅ Pros
- Modern tech stack (Laravel 9, PHP 8), real-time communication, and advanced filters
- Comprehensive marketplace features: packages, roles, real-time chat, reviews, payouts, and badges
- Multi-gateway support, multi-currency, and strong frontend role workflows
⚠️ Considerations
- Requires a compatible server setup: PHP 8.0+, MySQL, Laravel dependencies
- Self-hosted architecture means installation and maintenance are on you
- Mixed support reputation: some Envato forum users report bugs or limited vendor support after customization Topide+5Nulleds.io+5NulZone+5WeaDown+2WPGPL Club+2DoniaWeB+2Envato Forums
- GPL/nulled versions exist—going official ensures updates and security
🛠️ Who It’s For
Ideal for entrepreneurs, agencies, or developers who want a self-hosted freelance marketplace with freelance/client dashboards, real-time chat, milestone system, and monetization control. Perfect for customizations and integrations while maintaining full ownership.
🚀 Next Steps
Would you like help with:
- Installation and server setup, including dependencies and environment configuration?
- Configuring user roles, package structures, and payout workflows?
- Customizing chat, filters, or dashboard layouts to match your brand?
- Connecting additional gateways, adding offline-payment support, or extending functionality?
Let me know where you’d like to begin—I’m ready to guide you through setup, configuration, and customization!
