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Persian Date

By Mahdi Yousefi [MahdiY]

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Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Persian Date Review - In-Depth Analysis

Persian Date plugin allows you to use the Persian calendar in your WordPress site. It is designed for users who need a Jalali date format.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 16+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

This plugin enables the use of the Persian calendar in your WordPress site. It currently only converts dates to the Persian format. If you have WooCommerce installed, instead of this plugin, you should install the 'Persian WooCommerce' plugin to activate the Persian date feature for both WordPress and WooCommerce from the 'Persian WooCommerce > Tools' menu.

The plugin is compatible with WordPress 5.* and PHP 7.1 or higher. For technical documentation, you can view it here.

Comparing to Alternatives

Persian Date is a specialized plugin for Persian calendar needs, with a few direct alternatives available that cater to other regional calendars.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and focused on Persian date localization.
Lightweight and efficient with minimal extra features.
Regular updates have been provided, improving functionality.
Positive user feedback highlights ease of use and effectiveness.

Weaknesses

Occasional update issues causing site downtime as reported by users.
Settings to disable features do not always work as expected.
Some minor display issues with date abbreviations.
Lacks advanced customization options compared to some alternatives.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 4 and 5 star ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though a small number report update-related problems.

Positive highlights

'Simple and suitable with good updates' - Farhad
'Lightweight and efficient' - sanfrhkjzfcg
'Excellent plugin, solves the problem directly' - Arash! 😉
'Good plugin but needs more frequent updates' - ahmadihash
'Not bad, though not 100% satisfied' - Nikend Quotes

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Update releases have occasionally caused site errors.
Settings to disable features do not function properly.
Date abbreviations can be awkward or unclear.
Limited options for customization beyond basic functionality.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a straightforward, lightweight Persian date plugin without extra features will find this plugin ideal.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced customization or who cannot tolerate occasional update issues may want to consider other options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full Persian date localization functionality with no apparent restrictions.

Final Verdict

Persian Date is a reliable and simple plugin that effectively addresses Persian calendar needs with positive user feedback and no known security issues. Its lightweight design and focused feature set make it a solid choice for users seeking straightforward date localization.

However, occasional update problems and limited customization options may be drawbacks for some. Users who prioritize stability and advanced features might explore alternatives, but for most, this plugin offers excellent value at no cost.