# Smart RTL Post

> Smart RTL Post has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Smart RTL Post works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Apply RTL styling to selected posts, pages, and custom post types with Gutenberg support.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 1,128
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+23.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Luqman Safay (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/luqmansafay/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-rtl-post/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [arabic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/arabic/) | #6 | 41 |
| [Pashto](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pashto/) | #1 | 1 |
| [right-to-left](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/right-to-left/) | #3 | 3 |
| [rtl](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rtl/) | #16 | 53 |
| [Urdu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/urdu/) | #3 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| arabic | #82 | 1,190 |
| Pashto | #3 | 23 |
| right-to-left | #16 | 5,026 |
| rtl | #5 | 1,504 |
| Urdu | #16 | 148 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LTR  RTL Admin content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ltrrtl-admin-content/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (14) | Jul 6, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [Khattat – Arabic Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/khattat-arabic-fonts/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | May 21, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [RTL Support for Oxygen Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rtl-support-for-oxygen-builder/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 2, 2020 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Arabic Woocommerce Middle east currencies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/arabic-woocommerce-middle-east-currencies/) | 70+ | 4.3/5 (4) | Feb 27, 2018 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [Arabic-Indic Numerals for Arabic WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/arabic-indic-numerals-for-arabic-wp/) | 60+ | 5/5 (3) | May 20, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Daleel – Arabic States for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/daleel-arabic-states-for-woocommerce/) | 40+ | — | May 25, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Prevent Pages From Deleting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prevent-pages-from-deleting/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 24, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Arabic-to-latin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/arabic-to-lat/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 21, 2021 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [RTL/LTR Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rtl-ltr-switcher/) | 20+ | — | Jul 15, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 11 | [Arabic Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fonts-arabic/) | 20+ | — | Feb 23, 2023 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart RTL Post free?
Yes. Smart RTL Post is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Smart RTL Post safe to use in 2026?
Smart RTL Post works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart RTL Post?
Smart RTL Post is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,128 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart RTL Post work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart RTL Post 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 Smart RTL Post need?
Smart RTL Post requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smart RTL Post last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.1, was released on April 9, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Smart RTL Post?
Smart RTL Post is developed and maintained by Luqman Safay.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart RTL Post?
The most popular alternatives to Smart RTL Post are LTR  RTL Admin content (4K+ installs), Khattat – Arabic Fonts (500+ installs) and RTL Support for Oxygen Buil… (100+ installs).


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