# Chronos – Opening Hours & Scheduling

> Chronos has 10+ active installs and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Chronos works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Control WooCommerce opening hours, breaks, holidays, closed-store notices, and order blocking without bloat.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 303
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+25.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.5.41
- **Last updated:** Jul 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Fasir (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fasirko/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/chronos-opening-hours/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [checkout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/checkout/) | >100 | 745 |
| [holidays](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/holidays/) | #9 | 16 |
| [Opening Hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/opening-hours/) | #11 | 35 |
| [store hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/store-hours/) | #2 | 13 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,480 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| checkout | >100 | 9,533 |
| holidays | >100 | 653 |
| Opening Hours | #17 | 1,045 |
| store hours | #65 | 3,098 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Brazilian Market on WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-extra-checkout-fields-for-brazil/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (515) | Feb 17, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recaptcha-woo/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (76) | Jul 24, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Fluid Checkout for WooCommerce – Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluid-checkout/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (159) | Aug 21, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Amazon Pay for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-gateway-amazon-payments-advanced/) | 10K+ | 2.5/5 (27) | Jul 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [PayTR Sanal POS WooCommerce – iFrame API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/paytr-sanal-pos-woocommerce-iframe-api/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (10) | May 14, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 6 | [Kustom Checkout for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/klarna-checkout-for-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 3.5/5 (15) | Sep 28, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [FluentCart A New Era of eCommerce – Faster, Lighter, and Simpler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluent-cart/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (42) | Oct 8, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 8 | [Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/checkout-files-upload-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 4.4/5 (14) | Sep 1, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 9 | [Force Authentification Before Checkout for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-force-authentification-before-checkout/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (57) | Sep 25, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [Payoneer Checkout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/payoneer-checkout/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Sep 28, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chronos free?
Yes. Chronos is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Chronos safe to use in 2026?
Chronos works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Chronos?
Chronos is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 303 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Chronos work with WordPress 7.1?
Chronos is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Chronos need?
Chronos requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Chronos last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.41, was released on July 1, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Chronos?
Chronos is developed and maintained by Fasir.

### What are the best alternatives to Chronos?
The most popular alternatives to Chronos are Brazilian Market on WooComm… (60K+ installs), reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce (40K+ installs) and Fluid Checkout for WooComme… (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chronos-opening-hours/ · Generated 2026-10-11 10:19 UTC by PageForge