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wp-jalali

By mani_monaj

Multilingual & Accessibility / Translation & Multilingual Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

wp-jalali Review - In-Depth Analysis

Full Jalali calendar support for WordPress with localization for Persian, Afghan, and Tajik users.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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-jalali is a Full Jalali Calendar and Persian(Farsi)/Afghan/Tajik support package for WordPress.

Features include transparent and configurable Jalali date conversion for posts, pages, and comments. It offers Jalali Archive template tags and widgets, as well as Jalali/Gregorian calendar compatibility.

This plugin enhances the WordPress editor with improvements to TinyMCE and provides auto conversion of Arabic characters to Persian. It is fully customizable through a custom admin page and supports both Iranian and Afghan month names.

Comparing to Alternatives

Wp-jalali is a popular plugin for Persian calendar integration with some direct alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Good localization for Persian calendar and date formats
Automatically converts Gregorian dates to Jalali dates in URLs and posts
Generally well-received by users for basic functionality
Lightweight and easy to use without complex setup

Weaknesses

Some incompatibility issues with certain themes
Date conversion may be inaccurate by one day in some cases
Recent versions may not convert dates on posts consistently
Lack of updates can cause problems over time

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a strong positive rating with 76% of users giving 4 or 5 stars, though 19% of ratings are 1 star indicating some dissatisfaction mainly due to maintenance issues.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin for localization but has some theme incompatibility' - mosenth
'Automatically converts dates correctly in most cases' - mehrdadrezaee
'Very good plugin for Persian date handling' - bagherisaleh
'Allows language customization for bilingual sites' - irmacfa

Common complaints

Lack of updates leading to unresolved problems

Weaknesses

Infrequent updates causing compatibility issues
Date conversion errors such as off-by-one day
Does not always convert dates in newer versions consistently

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward Persian calendar integration for their WordPress site and prefer a lightweight plugin with basic features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring frequent updates, advanced features, or guaranteed compatibility with all themes and WooCommerce should consider alternatives or more actively maintained plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes core Jalali calendar conversion features and basic localization support.

Final Verdict

Wp-jalali is a solid choice for Persian calendar needs with good user ratings and no known security vulnerabilities. It offers essential features for date conversion and localization, making it suitable for many users.

However, the plugin suffers from a lack of updates which leads to compatibility issues and occasional date inaccuracies. Users needing robust support or advanced features may want to explore alternatives like WP-Persian or Parsi Date.