# Mobal – Business Hours & Open Status

> Mobal has <10 active installs and 84 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Mobal works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Business hours on any WordPress site: weekly schedule, holiday exceptions and open/closed status. Works as a block, Elementor widget or shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 164
- **Downloads (30 days):** 84 (-32.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mobalio (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mobalio/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mobal-opening-hours/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [business hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/business-hours/) | #35 | 44 |
| [elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/elementor/) | >100 | 1,302 |
| [holiday hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/holiday-hours/) | #2 | 2 |
| [Opening Hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/opening-hours/) | #28 | 35 |
| [store hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/store-hours/) | #8 | 13 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| business hours | >100 | 1,817 |
| elementor | >100 | 6,814 |
| holiday hours | #66 | 291 |
| Opening Hours | #85 | 1,045 |
| store hours | >100 | 3,098 |

## 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/) | 80+ | — | 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 Mobal free?
Yes. Mobal is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Mobal safe to use in 2026?
Mobal works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mobal?
Mobal is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 164 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mobal work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Mobal up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.3 or newer.

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

### When was Mobal last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 28, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Mobal?
Mobal is developed and maintained by mobalio.

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


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