WPHindi – Type in Hindi in WordPress
Type in Hindi inside WordPress. Hello -> हेलो. WPHindi helps you save time by letting you type inside Classic Editor and Gutenberg in Hindi.
Consider an alternative
WPHindi shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WPHindi stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| hindi | >100 |
| hinglish | #6 |
| transliteration | #48 |
| typing | >100 |
| writing | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 3 reviews
About WPHindi – Type in Hindi in WordPress
From the official readme · v2.3.1Description
WPHindi is a beautiful solution that lets you write in Hindi inside your WordPress editor. It changes the script of the text which means when you type ‘Hello’ it becomes ‘हेलो’. You can easily type in Hindi and when you want to switch language, you can do that with the click of a button. Learn more at Zozuk.com
What’s New
We’ve been working very hard to improve the typing experience that WPHindi provides. v2 comes with a revamped core supporting complex expression and intelligently decides which words and expressions should be transliterated. Plus we’ve added “।” puranviram support.
Now we support Gutenberg Lists!!!!
Improved feedback interface and bugfixes.
Type effortlessly
Tired of using third party tools outside WordPress and then copy pasting content? WPHindi solves this problem by giving you the ability to type in Hindi inside your WordPress editor.
Flexible to use
WPHindi supports both Classic as well as Gutenberg editors.
* Classic Editor : Just install the plugin and you can start using it.
* Gutenberg Editor : WPHindi provides you its own block in the new Gutenberg editor. Select the block and start using it.
Installation
Installing the plugin is extremely simple.
* Download the plugin from the WordPress repository
* Upload the ‘.zip’ file using WordPress’s plugin uploader and activate it to start using it.
* Use Enable/Disable button inside WordPress editor to enable or disable Hindi typing inside WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How do I switch between languages?
Use the ‘Disable WPHindi’ to Disable and ‘Enable WPHindi’ button to enable the plugin functionality. This button is found on the post & page editor screen.
Can I use this plugin in Classic editor?
Yes. WPHindi fully supports Classic editor. You can type in Hindi inside the Classic WordPress Editor.
Can I use this plugin in Block editor?
Yes. WPHindi fully supports the new Block/Gutenberg editor. You can type in Hindi inside the Gutenberg Editor.
Changelog
2.3.1
- Updated Tested up to headers
2.3.0
- Major bug Fixes
2.2.1
- Added site url field on feedback screen
2.2.0
- New feedback interface
2.1.0
- Added support for Gutenberg Lists
2.0.0
- ReVamped core.
- Improved typing experience.
- Emails, Dates, URLs and domain names will not be transliterated.
- Added puranviram support.
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Best WPHindi alternatives
All hindi plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Lipyantar Slugs
Readable Latin URLs and file names for Gujarati, Hindi and Marathi content, such as…
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<10 |
FAQ
WPHindi – Type in Hindi in WordPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is WPHindi free?
Yes. WPHindi is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WPHindi safe to use in 2026?
WPHindi shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WPHindi?
WPHindi is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 30,653 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 223 times in the last 30 days.
Does WPHindi work with WordPress 7.1?
WPHindi is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WPHindi need?
WPHindi requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WPHindi last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.1, was released on February 14, 2022 (5 years ago).
Who makes WPHindi?
WPHindi is developed and maintained by zozuk1.
What are the best alternatives to WPHindi?
The most popular alternatives to WPHindi are Lipyantar Slugs (<10 installs).
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