Metric Converter
Metric Converter is a great time saver for everyone who has tried AliExpress dropshipping. This extension allows you to easily convert length, weight and volume units from imperial measurement system to international…
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Metric Converter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (700+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Metric Converter stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| length conversion | >100 |
| metric conversion | >100 |
| unit conversion | >100 |
| unit converter | #49 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Metric Converter
From the official readme · v1.5.4Description
Metric Converter is a great time saver for everyone who has tried AliExpress dropshipping. This extension allows you to easily convert length, weight and volume units from imperial measurement system to international one and vice versa. Now you do not have to calculate everything manually. The extension will calculate the parameters and show the result of conversion with necessary intervals, dashes and measurement units. With Metric Converter your manual product editing is greatly simplified. Convert units in a couple of clicks and enjoy perfectly optimized product information.
Features:
– Quick and easy unit conversion
– American and international length, weight and volume units
– Use hotkeys to convert units
– No manual calculation
– Save tons of time and get nice edited product information
– Perfect for AliExpress dropshipping stores
– Compatible with WooCommerce
Support
To ask for help, report bugs or suggest changes, please contact support@alidropship.com. Sorry, we have no opportunuty to answer here on the support forum.
Installation
To install the extension, please follow this instruction.
- Upload
metric-converterfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the extension through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the extension through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- The conversion options will be available in the product information
Frequently asked questions
What units can be converted with this extension?
You can convert length, weight and volume units: mm, cm, m, inch, feet, cm, grams, kg, lbs, ml, l, oz.
How to convert units with the help of Metric Converter?
Select the units that you want to convert Press hotkey or select necessary option from the dropdown menu Enjoy converted and beautifully formatted units with intervals, dashes, and the units of measurement
How do hotkeys work?
1) ** cm / ** inch Alt + 1 (mm), Alt + 2 (cm) 2) ** m / ** ft Alt + 3 3)** x ** x ** cm / ** x ** x ** inch Alt + Q (mm), Alt + W (cm) 4) ** (cm, regular font) / ** (inch, bold font) Alt + A (mm), Alt + S (cm) 5) – (cm, regular font) / – 9 (inch, bold font) Alt + X (mm), Alt + Z (cm) 6) ** kg / ** lbs Alt + I (g), Alt + O (kg) 7) ** l / ** fl oz Alt + K (ml), Alt + L (l)
Where can I get support?
To ask for help, report bugs or suggest changes, please contact support@alidropship.com. Sorry, we have no opportunuty to answer here on the support forum.
Changelog
This version features deletion of dir inside tags
1.5.4
Deletion of dir inside tag added
1.5.3
Clearing images from unnecessary data added
1.5.2
Deletion of align, id, class inside tags added
1.5.0
A button to clear the description added to visual editor
Links to images cleared from unnecessary parameters
1.4.2
Hotkeys bugs fixed
Cleaning up the code from styles and hidden links added
1.4.1
This is the initial release version of the plugin.
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FAQ
Metric Converter: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Metric Converter free?
Yes. Metric Converter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Metric Converter safe to use in 2026?
Metric Converter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Metric Converter?
Metric Converter is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 44,921 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 177 times in the last 30 days.
Does Metric Converter work with WordPress 7.1?
Metric Converter is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Metric Converter need?
Metric Converter requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Metric Converter last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.4, was released on March 10, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes Metric Converter?
Metric Converter is developed and maintained by axeleus.
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