# Idara Business Hours

> Idara Business Hours has <10 active installs and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Idara Business Hours works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Weekly business hours with a live "Open now" status plus optional LocalBusiness schema. Lightweight, FSE-ready, loads only where used.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 163
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (-38% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mohammad Sajid Ansari (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sajidansari65/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/idara-business-hours/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [business hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/business-hours/) | #43 | 44 |
| [fse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fse/) | #23 | 23 |
| [Gutenberg block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-block/) | >100 | 130 |
| [local seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/local-seo/) | #26 | 64 |
| [Opening Hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/opening-hours/) | #32 | 36 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| business hours | >100 | 1,821 |
| fse | >100 | 433 |
| Gutenberg block | >100 | 6,728 |
| local seo | >100 | 1,803 |
| Opening Hours | >100 | 1,056 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Business Hours Indicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/business-hours-indicator/) | 8K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Oct 11, 2025 | 61/100 |
| 2 | [We’re Open!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/opening-hours/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (45) | Jan 4, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [ITBoffins Live Opening Hours Banner & Table](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/itboffins-live-opening-hours/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 18, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [PlexBlocks – Business Hours for Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plexblocks-business-hours-for-block-editor/) | 80+ | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 5 | [Orivo Business Hours Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/orivo-business-hours-block/) | 70+ | — | Apr 7, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [Better Business Hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-business-hours/) | 70+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 14, 2022 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [WP Crontrol Hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crontrol-hours/) | 40+ | — | Dec 2, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 8 | [Gellum Business Hours for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gellum-business-hours/) | 30+ | — | Jun 12, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional redirect based on time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/website-open-close-hours/) | 20+ | — | May 29, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [WP Open Hour Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-open-hours/) | 20+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Nov 18, 2014 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Idara Business Hours safe to use in 2026?
Idara Business Hours works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Idara Business Hours?
Idara Business Hours is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 163 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Idara Business Hours work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Idara Business Hours up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

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

### When was Idara Business Hours last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 27, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Idara Business Hours?
Idara Business Hours is developed and maintained by Mohammad Sajid Ansari.

### What are the best alternatives to Idara Business Hours?
The most popular alternatives to Idara Business Hours are Business Hours Indicator (8K+ installs), We’re Open! (5K+ installs) and ITBoffins Live Opening Hour… (100+ installs).


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