Description
Siternet Persian Date Converter automatically converts all Gregorian dates to the Persian (Jalali / Shamsi) calendar throughout your WordPress site and admin panel.
Features
- Converts all dates site-wide to the Persian (Jalali) calendar
- Supports Persian (Farsi) digits
- Works in both the frontend and the WordPress admin panel
- Compatible with PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4
- Includes a lightweight settings screen for enabling the converter and Persian digits in the site and admin
- Bilingual: displays plugin name and description in Persian when the site language is set to Farsi
Persian Description
This section is provided for Persian-speaking users. The plugin converts all WordPress dates to the Jalali (Shamsi) calendar automatically, supports Persian digits, and works in both the frontend and admin panel.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/siternet-persian-date, or install directly via the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Done — all dates are now displayed in the Persian calendar.
FAQ
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Does this work with WooCommerce?
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Yes, it converts dates in WooCommerce orders and admin screens as well.
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Does it work with PHP 8.4?
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Yes, this plugin is fully compatible with PHP 8.4.
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Can I disable Persian digits in the admin?
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Yes, go to Settings تاریخ شمسی and toggle the option off.
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Does the plugin name appear in Persian on Persian-language sites?
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Yes. When your WordPress site language is set to Farsi (fa_IR), the plugin name and description automatically switch to Persian in the admin panel.
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Contributors & Developers
“Siternet Persian Date Converter” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Full PHP 8.4 compatibility
- Bilingual support: Persian name and description when site language is Farsi
- Full month names displayed instead of abbreviations

