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Nepali Date Converter

By AddonsPress

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Nepali Date Converter Review - In-Depth Analysis

Convert English dates to Nepali and vice versa. Includes widgets, shortcodes, and custom functions for easy integration.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Nepali Date Converter makes converting dates between English (Gregorian) and Nepali (Bikram Sambat) formats easy. Whether you are building a Nepali-language WordPress site or just need to display today’s Nepali date, this plugin has you covered.

Includes features such as post date to Nepali conversion, today’s Nepali date display, Nepali human time differences, shortcodes, and widgets. It also provides custom functions for developers to enhance functionality.

This plugin has been fully rewritten for version 3.0.0, modernizing the plugin from the ground up, improving accuracy, and ensuring better compatibility.

Comparing to Alternatives

Nepali Date Converter has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique tool for date conversion between English and Nepali formats.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Accurately converts dates between English and Nepali formats.
Simple and clean user interface that is beginner-friendly.
Highly reliable with consistent performance.
Lightweight and easy to integrate into WordPress sites.

Weaknesses

No direct alternatives to compare feature sets.
Limited customization options for advanced users.
Lacks support for automatic date conversion in custom post types as noted by some users.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's accuracy and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'Does exactly what it promises – converts English dates to Nepali and vice versa with perfect accuracy.' – Saroj Khanal
'A very useful plugin. It converts WordPress AD format to BS.' – itskushal
'Best plugin for date converter I have ever used.' – suryabista
'The interface is clean and easy to use, making it beginner-friendly.' – Saroj Khanal

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Does not automatically convert dates in custom post types as per user query.
Has a known security vulnerability fixed only in version 3.0.0, requiring updates to maintain security.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for WordPress users who need a straightforward and accurate tool to convert dates between English and Nepali formats, especially for Nepali-focused websites.

Not ideal for

It may not be suitable for users requiring automatic date conversion in custom post types or those concerned about security if not updated to the latest version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for converting dates between English and Nepali formats with a simple interface.

Final Verdict

Nepali Date Converter stands out as a unique and highly accurate plugin for date conversion between English and Nepali formats, with excellent user feedback praising its simplicity and reliability. Its lack of direct alternatives highlights its niche utility.

However, users should be aware of a past security vulnerability that has been addressed in the latest update and the plugin's limited functionality regarding custom post types. Overall, it offers great value as a free tool for those needing Nepali date conversion on WordPress sites.