(ng)Arab
Professional Arabic typography. Display beautiful Arabic text with high-performance fonts, colorization, transliterations, and Gutenberg support.
Use with caution
(ng)Arab works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where (ng)Arab stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| arabic | >100 |
| font | >100 |
| lpmq | #1 |
| Quran | #10 |
| typography | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About (ng)Arab
From the official readme · v3.1.1Description
(ng)Arab (pronounced ‘Ngarab’) is designed for bloggers, scholars, and developers who want to display Arabic text, such as Quranic verses or Hadiths, with high-quality typography.
The plugin utilizes professional Arabic fonts in lightweight WOFF2 format, ensuring maximum legibility and aesthetic appeal for any international project.
- Gutenberg Ready: Full support for the Block Editor with a native (ng)Arab block.
- Font Selection: Choose from 6+ professional Arabic fonts including LPMQ, Amiri, and Scheherazade.
- Transliteration & Translation: Add latin reading and meaning labels directly under the Arabic text.
- Color Customization: Easily change the color of your Arabic text via a color picker.
- Copy to Clipboard: One-click copy button for your visitors to easily copy the Arabic text.
- Standardized Font: Lightweight WOFF2 format for lightning-fast performance.
- Shortcode Helper: Convenient button in both Classic and Block editors.
Installation
- Upload the
ngarabfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Use the
[ngarab]shortcode or the new editor button to insert your Arabic text.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the new features?
You can use the (ng)Arab block in Gutenberg for the best experience. For shortcodes, use: [ngarab font="lateef" color="#ff0000" trans="Bismillah" trj="Dengan nama Allah" copy="yes"] Teks Arab [/ngarab].
Where can I change the font and size?
Navigate to Settings -> (ng)Arab in your WordPress dashboard to find all customization options.
Changelog
Tested up to: 7.0
3.1.1
Tested up to: 7.0
3.1.0
- Arabic Number Conversion: Added feature to convert Western digits (0-9) to Arabic numerals (٠-٩).
- Text Alignment: Added option for Left, Center, and Right alignment.
- Global Settings: Added a toggle for global number conversion control.
- Shortcode & Block Support: New
convert_numandalignattributes. - Enhanced RTL Editor: Improved right-to-left support and font styling in the editor modals.
- Font Update: Optimized font stacks and set Scheherazade New as the default font.
3.0.0
- Initial Official Release.
- Gutenberg Ready: Full support for the Block Editor with a native (ng)Arab block.
- Classic Editor Support: Integrated TinyMCE shortcode generator.
- Premium Typography: 6+ professional Arabic fonts including LPMQ, Amiri, and Lateef.
- Advanced Features: Live transliteration, translation, and color customization.
- User Experience: One-click Copy to Clipboard functionality and live font previews.
- Performance: Optimized WOFF2 font loading and clean, modular script architecture.
- Compliance: 100% WordPress.org guideline compliant code, security, and sanitization.
2.0.0 (Internal Release – 2015)
- Performance Optimization: Migrated font assets from .ttf to .woff2 format for significantly faster loading times and smaller file sizes.
- Improved cross-browser compatibility for Arabic script rendering.
1.0.0 (Private Release – 2014)
- Initial private release for internal projects and specific clients.
- Core features for converting Latin text to (ng)Arab characters.
- Basic selection of calligraphy-style fonts.
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FAQ
(ng)Arab: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is (ng)Arab free?
Yes. (ng)Arab is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is (ng)Arab safe to use in 2026?
(ng)Arab works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.
How many websites use (ng)Arab?
(ng)Arab is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 497 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.
Does (ng)Arab work with WordPress 7.1?
(ng)Arab is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does (ng)Arab need?
(ng)Arab requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was (ng)Arab last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.1, was released on May 24, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes (ng)Arab?
(ng)Arab is developed and maintained by Khoirul Aksara.
What are the best alternatives to (ng)Arab?
The most popular alternatives to (ng)Arab are LTR RTL Admin content (4K+ installs), Khattat – Arabic Fonts (500+ installs) and RTL Support for Oxygen Buil… (100+ installs).
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