WP RupeeFont
Indian Rupee symbol (₹) for WordPress. Automatically converts Rs and Rs. to the INR symbol in posts, excerpts, and widgets.
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- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP RupeeFont stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| currency symbol | >100 |
| india | #92 |
| indian rupee | #9 |
| inr | #18 |
| Rupee Symbol | #5 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP RupeeFont
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
WP RupeeFont is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically converts “Rs” or “Rs.” in your content to the Indian Rupee symbol (₹) — the official sign for the Indian Rupee (INR), Unicode code point U+20B9.
Once activated, every Rs 100, Rs.100, or Rs. 100 written in your posts, pages, excerpts, and text widgets is rendered as ₹ 100 on the front end. No JavaScript, no bundled fonts, no external requests, no configuration.
Why a plugin for the rupee symbol?
The ₹ symbol was introduced by the Government of India in 2010 and added to Unicode the same year. Most systems render it natively today, but a lot of older WordPress content was written with “Rs” or “Rs.” because the Unicode character wasn’t widely supported at the time. This plugin upgrades that legacy text to the modern Indian Rupee symbol on the fly — without you having to find-and-replace anything in your database.
Features
- Server-side conversion — runs in PHP via standard WordPress filters; no flash of unconverted content.
- Zero front-end overhead — no JavaScript, no CSS, no font files loaded on your site.
- Zero configuration — install, activate, done.
- Word-boundary matching — words like “Mrs” and “users” are never touched.
- Code-safe — text inside
<script>,<style>,<pre>,<code>, and<textarea>is left alone. - Block editor and classic editor both supported.
- Filters covered:
the_content,the_excerpt,widget_text,widget_block_content. - Single PHP file — no dependencies, no admin UI, no database tables.
Common use cases
- Indian blogs and news sites with legacy “Rs” pricing in older articles.
- Business and personal sites listing prices in Indian Rupees.
- Travel, finance, and review sites that mention rupee amounts in post content.
- Any WordPress site migrating older content to the modern Unicode rupee symbol.
About the Indian Rupee Symbol (₹)
The Indian Rupee sign (₹) was officially adopted by the Government of India on 15 July 2010, designed by D. Udaya Kumar of IIT Guwahati. The design combines the Devanagari letter “र” (ra) with a horizontal stroke representing the Indian tricolour. Its Unicode code point is U+20B9 INDIAN RUPEE SIGN, added in Unicode 6.0, and the ISO 4217 currency code for the Indian Rupee is INR.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/or install it via the Plugins → Add New screen. - Activate it through the Plugins menu.
- Done — there is no configuration screen. Existing “Rs” / “Rs.” text in your posts will display as ₹ immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add the Indian Rupee symbol (₹) to my WordPress site?
Install and activate WP RupeeFont. Any “Rs” or “Rs.” already written in your posts, pages, excerpts, and text widgets will render as ₹ on the front end automatically. There are no shortcodes, no settings, and no database changes.
What is the Unicode for the Indian Rupee symbol?
The Indian Rupee sign is U+20B9 in Unicode (named INDIAN RUPEE SIGN), introduced in Unicode 6.0 in October 2010. The character itself is ₹.
How does the plugin convert Rs to ₹?
It hooks into the standard WordPress content filters and runs a server-side PHP regular expression that matches “Rs” or “Rs.” at word boundaries and replaces them with the Unicode character ₹. The conversion happens before the page is sent to the browser, so visitors never see “Rs” flicker on screen.
Does the plugin load any JavaScript or fonts?
No. Version 2.0 removed all bundled JavaScript, CSS, and font files. The plugin adds zero requests and zero bytes to your front-end page weight.
Does it work with the block editor (Gutenberg)?
Yes. The plugin filters the_content, which is what both the block editor and the classic editor produce on the front end.
Will it touch text inside code blocks or scripts?
No. Text inside , , , , and is left untouched, so code samples and embedded scripts are not affected.
Why is “Mrs” or “users” not converted?
The plugin uses a word-boundary match, so “Rs” only converts when it stands alone as a word. Words that happen to contain the letters “Rs” are never changed.
Why is lowercase “rs” not converted?
Conversion is case-sensitive (only “Rs” or “Rs.”). This is a deliberate choice to avoid false positives such as filenames, identifiers, and words that contain “rs” in lowercase.
Does this plugin affect prices shown by e-commerce or shop plugins?
No. E-commerce plugins render prices through their own templating, not through the_content, so this plugin does not change cart, checkout, product, or order prices. Most e-commerce plugins already support Indian Rupee as a built-in currency option — that is the right place to configure store pricing. WP RupeeFont is for ordinary post and page text.
Where in the post content does it run?
On the_content (post body), the_excerpt (excerpts), widget_text (legacy text widgets), and widget_block_content (block widgets).
How do I disable it for a specific filter?
Call remove_filter( 'the_content', 'wp_rupeefont_convert' ); (or any of the other filter names) from your theme’s functions.php or another plugin.
Changelog
Major rewrite. Now uses the Unicode rupee symbol (₹) instead of a bundled web font. Output HTML changes — see the Description for details.
2.0.0
- Complete rewrite. Replaced client-side WebRupee JavaScript and bundled font with server-side Unicode (₹) substitution.
- Removed all bundled assets (JS, CSS, font files). The plugin is now a single PHP file.
- Conversion runs in PHP via standard WordPress filters. No front-end requests.
- Skips content inside
<script>,<style>,<pre>,<code>, and<textarea>. - Conversion is now case-sensitive (only “Rs” / “Rs.”) to reduce false positives.
- Now also filters
the_excerpt,widget_text, andwidget_block_content. - Tested with WordPress 6.7. Requires PHP 7.4 or later.
1.1.0
- Missing WebRupee CSS file error resolved.
1.0.0
- First public release.
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WP RupeeFont: quick answers
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
Is WP RupeeFont free?
Yes. WP RupeeFont is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP RupeeFont safe to use in 2026?
WP RupeeFont shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP RupeeFont?
WP RupeeFont is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,230 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP RupeeFont work with WordPress 7.1?
WP RupeeFont is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP RupeeFont need?
WP RupeeFont requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP RupeeFont last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on May 12, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes WP RupeeFont?
WP RupeeFont is developed and maintained by Ajay Maurya.
What are the best alternatives to WP RupeeFont?
The most popular alternatives to WP RupeeFont are Saudi Currency (100+ installs) and Ramz (<10 installs).
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