Currencyr
Instead of traditional « calculator » looks converter, Currencyr take the advance of « tooltip » and sit right at the amount to allow user convert it. Support various exchange rates provider API running as WP Cron task and able to auto-determinate local currency of visitor. Currencyr also offers currency converter widget, shortcode and function.
See it in action at http://demo.firmanw.com/wp/currencyr.
Note: This plugin requires PHP 5.3.0 or later, do not ever try to install if you running the older version.
Features
- Inline converter using Currencyr for jQuery
- Various exchange rates providers – Yahoo!, Google, Open Exchange Rates, European Central Bank and FoxRates
- Support database cache driven for fast response
- WP Cron task scheduler enabled
- Shortcode quick conversion support
- Currency table and converter widget
- Function for theme developer
- Auto-determinate local currency via IP detection using IP2C
- Support integration with various ecommerce plugins – WooCommerce, WP-eCommerce, Shopp and Easy Digital Downloads
- Translation support
Shortcode
To enable the shortcode simply use [currencyr] and use the following syntax:
[currencyr amount=$amount <from=$code> to=$code<|$code>]
- amount – The number that you wish to convert.
- to – The currency code. Use « | » as separator for multiple conversion.
- from (optional) – The currency code. If omitted the Base Currency from setting will be use.
Examples: [currencyr amount=99.99 to=gbp]
[currencyr amount=99.99 from=aud to=gbp]
[currencyr amount=99.99 to=gbp|eur|cad]
Function Call
The conversion feature is available to call within templates or codes using either currencyr_exchange() or the_currencyr_exchange(). Both functions share the same arguments, the diferrent is the_currencyr_exchange() is only echoes the result automatically. You can call the functions as WordPress style or PHP with the following arguments:
- amount – The number that you wish to convert.
- to – The currency code.
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from (optional) – The currency code. If omitted the Base Currency from setting will be use.
The code above is similar to:
<?php echo currencyr_exchange( array( 'amount' => 99.99, 'to' => 'cad' ) ); ?>
Also similar to:
<?php echo currencyr_exchange( 99.99, 'cad' ); ?>
Roadmap
- Add exchange rates table page
- Add custom currency support
Feedback
If you have any feedback, tweet @firmanw for fast response, or head over to the support forum.