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WP-Persian

By Siavash

Multilingual & Accessibility / Translation & Multilingual Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WP-Persian Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP-Persian is a powerful plugin for Jalali calendar and Farsi language support in WordPress. It features date conversion, RTL and LTR text support, and customizable options.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 32+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP-Persian is a fast and powerful plugin for Jalali calendar and Persian language support in WordPress and standard plugins.

This plugin includes a Jalali DatePicker for WooCommerce, Farsi fonts for the admin dashboard, and full posts and comments date conversion to Jalali. It is customizable through a specific WordPress admin page and supports Jalali timestamps in new post and page sections.

Additionally, it adds RTL and LTR buttons to the TinyMCE editor for text direction control, provides Jalali archive and calendar widgets, and ensures compatibility with Jalali/Gregorian permalinks.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP-Persian is a specialized plugin focused on Persian language support, with several alternatives available that offer multilingual capabilities.

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Strengths

Effectively addresses common issues with Persian language support in WordPress.
Highly rated by users for its core functionality.
No known security vulnerabilities reported.
Simple to use for Persian language adjustments.
Free to use without a paid version.

Weaknesses

Lack of recent updates and maintenance.
Some users report incorrect English translations.
Limited to Persian language support, not a full multilingual solution.
No premium features or advanced support options.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a strong positive rating with over 70% five-star reviews, though nearly 19% of ratings are low, reflecting some user dissatisfaction mainly due to lack of updates.

Positive highlights

'Perfect Plugin- You Don’t need change your site language any more' - siavashkhazaei
'Great Plugin fixes lots of common problems when dealing with Wordpress in fa_IR language.' - dozham
'Very Good' - Reza Nazeri
'Agha Siavash mamnun for your great plugin' - siavashkhazaei
'خیلی خیلی عالی و کارا' (Very very good and useful) - Reza Nazeri

Common complaints

Plugin needs updates and maintenance.
English translations are sometimes incorrect or reversed.

Weaknesses

Outdated with no updates for over three years.
Lack of developer responsiveness to issues.
Limited functionality beyond Persian language fixes.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward and free solution to fix Persian language issues in WordPress without requiring full multilingual support.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a regularly updated plugin, comprehensive multilingual capabilities, or professional support should consider other alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential fixes and adjustments for Persian language support in WordPress.

Final Verdict

WP-Persian is a valuable tool for Persian WordPress users looking for a free and effective way to address language-specific issues. It enjoys strong positive feedback for its core functionality and has no known security vulnerabilities, making it a safe choice for its niche.

However, the plugin suffers from a lack of updates and limited developer support, which may affect long-term reliability. Users needing more comprehensive multilingual features or ongoing maintenance might prefer alternative plugins.