Simple Smart Business Hours Manager
Simple Smart Business Hours Manager is the smartest and simplest business hours manager you will find.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Simple Smart Business Hours… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| business hours | >100 |
| business status | >100 |
| open closed | >100 |
| Opening Hours | >100 |
| store hours | >100 |
About Simple Smart Business Hours Manager
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Simple Smart Business Hours Manager is the smartest and simplest business hours manager you will find.
Easily add unlimited locations and display your schedule using our responsive Weekly Hours shortcode. We also include real-time Open/Closed status badges that update automatically on your customer’s device without requiring a page reload.
Features:
* Unlimited Locations: Manage hours for as many stores as you want.
* Weekly Schedule Table: Clean, responsive hours table [ssbhm_weekly].
* Status Badge: Simple Open/Closed indicator [ssbhm_badge].
* Auto-Refresh: Status updates automatically on mobile without page reloads.
Upgrade to Pro for:
* Holiday Scheduler: Set specific dates to automatically close your store.
* Smart Status Buttons: Buttons that cycle through “Opening Soon”, “Open”, “Closing Soon”, and “Closed”.
* Card Widget: Beautiful hours card with integrated action buttons.
* Neon Signs: Digital neon Open/Closed signs.
* Advanced Customization: Change all text, colors, and button links.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/simple-smart-business-hours-managerdirectory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the “Business Hours” menu to add locations and set hours.
- Use the shortcode
[ssbhm_weekly]to display your hours.
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FAQ
Simple Smart Business Hours Manager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
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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