# Simple Smart Business Hours Manager

> Simple Smart Business Hours Manag… has <10 active installs and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Smart Business Hours Man… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Simple Smart Business Hours Manager is the smartest and simplest business hours manager you will find.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 661
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+30.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Network Powerhouse (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/networkpowerhouse/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-smart-business-hours-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [business hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/business-hours/) | #41 | 44 |
| [business status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/business-status/) | #1 | 1 |
| [open closed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/open-closed/) | #2 | 3 |
| [Opening Hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/opening-hours/) | #17 | 35 |
| [store hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/store-hours/) | #4 | 13 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| business hours | >100 | 1,818 |
| business status | >100 | 2,807 |
| open closed | >100 | 1,495 |
| Opening Hours | >100 | 1,045 |
| store hours | >100 | 3,116 |

## 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 Simple Smart Business Hours Man… free?
Yes. Simple Smart Business Hours Man… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Smart Business Hours Man… safe to use in 2026?
Simple Smart Business Hours Man… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Smart Business Hours Man…?
Simple Smart Business Hours Man… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 661 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Smart Business Hours Man… work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Smart Business Hours Man… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Simple Smart Business Hours Man… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 14, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Simple Smart Business Hours Man…?
Simple Smart Business Hours Man… is developed and maintained by Network Powerhouse.

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


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