Currensees
A WordPress plugin for integrating with Currency API.
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Currensees shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Currensees stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| conversion | >100 |
| currency | >100 |
| exchange | >100 |
| exchange rate | >100 |
| exchange rates | >100 |
About Currensees
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Currensees is a WordPress plugin that provides an interface to interact with the Currency API. With this plugin, you can authenticate a user, convert currencies, and convert a base currency to all other available currencies.
Usage Examples
Login
“`php
$currensees = new Currensees\Currensees();
$login_result = $currensees->login(‘username’, ‘password’);
if ($login_result) {
// Login was successful, do something with the result data.
} else {
// Login failed, show an error message.
}
Convert
$currensees = new Currensees\Currensees();
$conversion_result = $currensees->convert(‘2023_04_02’, ‘GBP’, ‘CAD’, ‘500’);
if ($conversion_result) {
// Conversion was successful, do something with the result data.
} else {
// Conversion failed, show an error message.
}
Convert All
$currensees = new Currensees\Currensees();
$conversion_all_result = $currensees->convertAll(‘GBP’, 120, ‘2023_04_02’);
if ($conversion_all_result) {
// Conversion was successful, do something with the result data.
} else {
// Conversion failed, show an error message.
}
`
Using the Currency
You can read the API documentation to understand what’s possible with the Currency API. If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us.
License
This project is licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License.
Copyright
(c) 2020 – 2023 Moat Systems Limited.
Installation
Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/currensees directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
Use the provided functions in your theme or other plugins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Currency API?
Currency API provides customers with accurate and up-to-date currency data for making informed decisions in the global financial market, including Gold, Silver and Special Drawing Rights. Our reliable exchange rate data assist businesses in confidently managing foreign transactions, investments and risks. Please note we do not offer exchange services or facilitate fund transfers.
Can I subscribe for a user account?
Yes, you can subscribe for a user account by following this link.
For developers
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Currensees: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Currensees free?
Yes. Currensees is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Currensees safe to use in 2026?
Currensees shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Currensees?
Currensees is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,105 times since it launched in May 2023. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.
Does Currensees work with WordPress 7.1?
Currensees is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Currensees last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 4, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Currensees?
Currensees is developed and maintained by moatsystems.
What are the best alternatives to Currensees?
The most popular alternatives to Currensees are Popup Maker (700K+ installs), Matomo Analytics (100K+ installs) and Buttonizer (70K+ installs).
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