ShulPress
The complete synagogue platform for WordPress — zmanim, Shabbat times, and everything your congregation needs.
Use with caution
ShulPress works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 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 & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ShulPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| hebcal | #3 |
| jewish calendar | #4 |
| Shabbat | #8 |
| synagogue | #2 |
| zmanim | #4 |
About ShulPress
From the official readme · v0.2.0Description
ShulPress turns any WordPress site into a full-featured synagogue website, with no account or subscription required. It brings your congregation’s essentials right into WordPress:
- A single settings screen for your synagogue’s name, address, contact details, and website.
- Live zmanim (halachic times) and Shabbat information for the ZIP code you configure, retrieved from the Hebcal API.
- A Jewish calendar showing the current Hebrew date and the weekly Torah portion.
Everything is available as blocks, shortcodes, and widgets, so it works with both the block editor and classic themes.
Shortcodes
[shulpress_contact_info]— your configured synagogue contact information.[shulpress_zmanim]— today’s zmanim for the configured location. Optional attributes:title,show_date,show_location.- Jewish calendar shortcodes for the Hebrew date, weekly Torah portion, and Shabbat card.
You can see the full list, with attributes, under ShulPress → Shortcode Reference in the admin.
ShulPress Pro
ShulPress Pro adds payments, membership, events, and a services calendar. Pro is an optional paid edition and is not required to use anything described above. Learn more at https://shulpress.dev.
External services
This plugin connects to the Hebcal API (https://www.hebcal.com) to retrieve zmanim, Shabbat times, and Jewish calendar data for the location you configure. This is required for the zmanim, Shabbat, and calendar features to function.
When a page containing one of those features is rendered, the plugin sends the ZIP code, timezone, and relevant date to Hebcal. No personal visitor data is sent, and responses are cached. If you do not configure a ZIP code and timezone, no request is made.
Hebcal’s terms of use: https://www.hebcal.com/home/about
Hebcal’s privacy policy: https://www.hebcal.com/home/privacy-policy
ShulPress also includes the Freemius SDK for optional usage tracking, licensing, secure checkout, and delivery of paid-edition updates. Freemius is contacted only after the administrator explicitly opts in or starts a purchase, trial, or license activation. Depending on the action, this may send the site URL, administrator contact details, plugin and WordPress versions, and license or purchase information.
Freemius terms: https://freemius.com/terms/
Freemius privacy policy: https://freemius.com/privacy/
Installation
- Upload the plugin to your site and activate it, or install it from the Plugins screen.
- Go to ShulPress → Settings and enter your synagogue’s details, ZIP code, and timezone.
- Add the Contact Info and Zmanim blocks (or the
[shulpress_contact_info]and[shulpress_zmanim]shortcodes) to any page or widget area.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the zmanim and calendar data come from?
From the Hebcal API (https://www.hebcal.com), based on the ZIP code and timezone you set in ShulPress settings. See the “External services” section above for details on what is sent.
Do I need ShulPress Pro?
No. Everything in the free plugin — settings, contact info, zmanim, and the Jewish calendar — works on its own. Pro is optional and adds payments, membership, events, and a services calendar.
The zmanim or calendar shows “temporarily unavailable.” What does that mean?
That usually means the Hebcal request failed or timed out, or the ZIP code and timezone have not been configured yet. Confirm both are set under ShulPress → Settings and try again.
Changelog
Adds optional Pro modules, improves the administration experience, and strengthens security and compatibility.
0.2.0
- Add optional ShulPress Pro features for payments, membership, events, and service scheduling.
- Add Freemius-powered licensing, trials, checkout, and separate free and Pro packages.
- Improve dashboard and settings layouts, including clearer setup guidance and streamlined account management.
- Scope front-end styles to pages that render ShulPress content.
- Strengthen form protection, release validation, and WordPress.org compatibility.
0.2.0-beta.6
- fix bugs, remove # of plugins notice
0.2.0-beta.5
- Scope frontend styles to pages that render ShulPress content.
- Update release actions and remove reviewed Plugin Check warnings.
0.2.0-beta.4
- Align automated WordPress deployment uploads with the current Freemius API contract.
0.2.0-beta.3
- Download Freemius-generated packages directly into the release runner for validation and promotion.
0.2.0-beta.2
- Fix automated collection and validation of Freemius-generated free and Pro packages.
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Best ShulPress alternatives
All hebcal plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Weekly Shabbat Times
Display Shabbat candle lighting, Havdalah times, and weekly Torah portion from Hebcal via…
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10+ |
| 3 |
Shabbat Blocker
Blocks access to the site on Shabbat and Jewish holidays according to the selected city…
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<10 |
FAQ
ShulPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is ShulPress free?
Yes. ShulPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ShulPress safe to use in 2026?
ShulPress works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ShulPress?
ShulPress is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 225 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.
Does ShulPress work with WordPress 7.1?
ShulPress is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does ShulPress need?
ShulPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ShulPress last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.0, was released on July 22, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes ShulPress?
ShulPress is developed and maintained by srd2725.
What are the best alternatives to ShulPress?
The most popular alternatives to ShulPress are Weekly Shabbat Times (10+ installs) and Shabbat Blocker (<10 installs).
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