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Free Plugin by Firman Wandayandi v1.0.4

Currencyr

A simple yet advanced, intuitive, easy-to-use and complete currency converter plugin with a beautiful unique converter tooltip.

Currencyr

The facts

Rating
4.1★ from 8
Active installs
100+
Price
Free
Last updated
4 Jan 2013
Added
Dec 2012
Requires WP
3.3
Tested up to
WP 3.3.2
Downloads
17,343

Our analysis

AI-assisted

Currencyr is a WordPress plugin designed for currency conversion. It allows users to convert amounts directly on the site using an inline converter and supports various exchange rate providers such as Yahoo! and Google. The plugin can automatically detect the visitor's local currency and offers a widget, shortcode, and function for developers to integrate into themes.

This plugin is suitable for eCommerce websites and online stores that require currency conversion features. It can be integrated with popular eCommerce plugins like WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads.

Best for: This plugin is best for eCommerce sites needing currency conversion functionality.

What it does well

  • Supports various exchange rate providers
  • Inline converter for user-friendly experience
  • Automatic local currency detection
  • Includes shortcode and widget for easy integration
  • Compatible with multiple eCommerce plugins

Where it falls short

  • Last updated in January 2013, may be outdated
  • Tested only up to WordPress 3.3.2
  • Requires PHP 5.3.0 or later

Verdict

Currencyr provides essential currency conversion features for WordPress sites, but its age and limited testing may be a concern for some users.

From the developer

Firman Wandayandi's own description of Currencyr, lightly tidied.

Instead of traditional “calculator” looks converter, Currencyr take the advance of “tooltip” and sit right at the amount to allow user convert it. Support various exchange rates provider API running as WP Cron task and able to auto-determinate local currency of visitor. Currencyr also offers currency converter widget, shortcode and function.

See it in action at http://demo.firmanw.com/wp/currencyr.

Note: This plugin requires PHP 5.3.0 or later, do not ever try to install if you running the older version.

Features

  • Inline converter using Currencyr for jQuery
  • Various exchange rates providers – Yahoo!, Google, Open Exchange Rates, European Central Bank and FoxRates
  • Support database cache driven for fast response
  • WP Cron task scheduler enabled
  • Shortcode quick conversion support
  • Currency table and converter widget
  • Function for theme developer
  • Auto-determinate local currency via IP detection using IP2C
  • Support integration with various ecommerce plugins – WooCommerce, WP-eCommerce, Shopp and Easy Digital Downloads
  • Translation support

Shortcode

To enable the shortcode simply use [currencyr] and use the following syntax:

[currencyr amount=$amount <from=$code> to=$code<|$code>]
  • amount – The number that you wish to convert.
  • to – The currency code. Use “|” as separator for multiple conversion.
  • from (optional) – The currency code. If omitted the Base Currency from setting will be use.

Examples:
[currencyr amount=99.99 to=gbp]

[currencyr amount=99.99 from=aud to=gbp]

[currencyr amount=99.99 to=gbp|eur|cad]

Function Call

The conversion feature is available to call within templates or codes using either currencyr_exchange() or the_currencyr_exchange(). Both functions share the same arguments, the diferrent is the_currencyr_exchange() is only echoes the result automatically. You can call the functions as WordPress style or PHP with the following arguments:

  • amount – The number that you wish to convert.
  • to – The currency code.
  • from (optional) – The currency code. If omitted the Base Currency from setting will be use.

The code above is similar to:

<?php echo currencyr_exchange( array( 'amount' => 99.99, 'to' => 'cad' ) ); ?>

Read the full description on the official page →

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