Urdu Text Fixer
Auto-detects Urdu, Persian, and Arabic text in the editor and applies RTL formatting with proper bidirectional support for numbers and English.
Use with caution
Urdu Text Fixer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 44/100 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)
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 Urdu Text Fixer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| arabic | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
| persian | >100 |
| rtl | >100 |
| Urdu | #13 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Urdu Text Fixer
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
Urdu Text Fixer makes writing Urdu, Persian, and Arabic content in WordPress effortless. It automatically detects Arabic‑script text (Urdu, Persian, Arabic, Pashto, and others) in both the Block Editor (Gutenberg) and the Classic Editor (TinyMCE) and switches the editing area to right‑to‑left (RTL) mode.
Mixed bidirectional content:
English words, Western‑Arabic digits, and punctuation like ! , "" () - embedded in Arabic‑script text are automatically wrapped with Unicode bidirectional isolation markers so they render left‑to‑right inside the surrounding RTL context.
No configuration needed:
The plugin works out of the box. A toggle in the Document Settings panel (Block Editor) or a toolbar button (Classic Editor) lets you disable auto‑detection if needed.
Features
- Auto‑detection
Recognises Arabic‑script characters as you type or paste - Classic Editor support
A TinyMCE plugin with a toolbar button and live RTL switching - Bidirectional text fixing
English words, numbers, and special characters are wrapped in Unicode LRI/PDI isolation markers during save and display - Front‑end rendering
Arabic‑script posts are wrapped in<div dir="rtl">so they display correctly on the public site - Comments support
Arabic‑script comments also receive RTL treatment - HTML‑safe
Processes only text nodes, leaving HTML tags intact - Idempotent
Running the fix twice produces the same result; no duplicate markers accumulate
Installation
- Upload the
urdu-text-fixerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Open any post editor and start typing in Urdu, Persian, or Arabic. Auto‑detection is enabled by default.
Manual Toggle
- Classic Editor: An RTL button appears on the editor toolbar.
Frequently asked questions
Does the plugin modify my saved post content?
Yes. When a post contains Arabic‑script text, Unicode bidirectional isolation markers (invisible characters) are added to English words and numbers so they render correctly inside the RTL context. These markers are invisible and do not affect the visual appearance of your text.
Will it affect my existing posts?
Only if you edit and re‑save them. Previously published posts are not altered until you update them in the editor.
Does it work with the Classic Editor plugin?
Yes, the Classic Editor (TinyMCE) is fully supported.
What languages are supported?
The plugin detects the entire Arabic script Unicode range, supporting Urdu, Persian (Farsi), Arabic, Pashto, Punjabi (Shahmukhi), Sindhi, and any other language written in Arabic‑script.
Can I disable the auto‑detection?
Yes. In the Block Editor, flip the toggle in the Urdu RTL document panel. In the Classic Editor, click the RTL toolbar button to switch manually.
Changelog
Improved Readme. No upgrade needed
1.1.1
- Improved Readme
1.1.0
- Added RTL support for post titles.
- Post titles are now processed for bidirectional text fixing on save and display.
- Urdu post titles automatically switch to RTL direction in both Block and Classic editors.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Auto‑detect Urdu text in Block and Classic editors.
- Bidirectional text fixing with Unicode LRI/PDI isolation markers.
- Front‑end RTL wrapper for posts and comments.
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FAQ
Urdu Text Fixer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Urdu Text Fixer free?
Yes. Urdu Text Fixer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Urdu Text Fixer safe to use in 2026?
Urdu Text Fixer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Urdu Text Fixer?
Urdu Text Fixer is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 301 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does Urdu Text Fixer work with WordPress 7.1?
Urdu Text Fixer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Urdu Text Fixer need?
Urdu Text Fixer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Urdu Text Fixer last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on May 12, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes Urdu Text Fixer?
Urdu Text Fixer is developed and maintained by umairkhurshid.
What are the best alternatives to Urdu Text Fixer?
The most popular alternatives to Urdu Text Fixer are LTR RTL Admin content (4K+ installs), Khattat – Arabic Fonts (500+ installs) and RTL Support for Oxygen Buil… (100+ installs).
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