Stop wasting Connects on jobs you were never going to win anyway.

Connects are getting expensive, and people are boosting proposals more than ever. But even with all that, a large number of jobs still close without any hires.

Most freelancers are applying blindly, without knowing whether their profile even aligns with the job. So even if the proposal is good, it often never gets seen.

The idea

Instead of applying everywhere, the idea is simple: apply only where you actually have a realistic chance of getting noticed.

Not based on gut feeling, but based on how closely your profile matches the job itself.

What this extension does

It scans jobs in real time and compares them with your profile data to help you identify which ones are actually worth applying to and possibly receive the Best Match badge.

How it works

1. Reads your profile

When installed, it asks you to input your profile data.

2. Scans jobs on the page

Every time you browse jobs, it reads each job title and its associated skills.

3. Matches your profile with the job

It runs three simple checks:

  • At least two words from the job title match your profile title.
  • Those same words also appear in your profile description.
  • 40% or more of the job skills match your profile skills.

4. Highlights relevant jobs

When all conditions are met, the job is visually marked so you can instantly identify it as a strong match.

Step 1: Download the Extension

  1. Click on this link to download: Upwork Job Matcher Google Chrome Extension.
  2. The file will download as “upwork-job-matcher.zip”. Save it somewhere easy to find.

Step 2: Open the ZIP File

  1. Find the downloaded ZIP file.
  2. Right-click on “upwork-job-matcher.zip” and choose “Extract Here”. This will create a folder called “upwork-job-matcher”.

Step 3: Add the Extension to Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner to open the menu.
  3. From the dropdown menu, hover over “Extensions”.
  4. From the submenu that appears, click on “Manage Extensions”.
  5. Turn on “Developer mode” at the top right of the Extensions page.
  6. Click “Load unpacked”.
  7. Find and select the “upwork-job-matcher” folder.

Once installed, you will see the “Upwork Job Matcher” icon in your browser. Click on it to add your profile data. Then go to the Upwork job search page (https://www.upwork.com/nx/search/jobs) to see the magic.