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EthioTime

by ethioall

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Description

The EthioTime plugin integrates the Ethiopian (Ge’ez) calendar system into WordPress.

The Ethiopian calendar, known as the Amete Lidet, differs from the Gregorian calendar. Its day begins at sunrise (6:00 AM Gregorian), and it has 12 months of 30 days, plus a 13th month (Pagume) of five or six days. This plugin handles the conversion logic automatically.

Features

  • Calendar Conversion: Converts dates between the Gregorian and Ethiopian calendar systems.
  • Shortcode Generator: Create and manage custom shortcodes in the admin area to display dates. For example: [et-dt-shortcode slug="my-ethio-date"].
  • Live Clock: Display a real-time updating Ethiopian clock on your site’s front end.
  • Custom Templates: Design date and time outputs using tokens like [Month Amharic] and [Day Amharic].
  • Dashboard Widget: See the current Ethiopian date and time on your WordPress admin dashboard.
  • Custom CSS: Add custom styles that only load when your shortcodes are present.

This plugin is designed for websites needing culturally accurate Ethiopian date and time displays.

  1. Download: Download the plugin ZIP file or search for “EthioTime” in the WordPress admin plugin search.
  2. Upload & Activate: Upload the plugin file via the WordPress Plugins menu and click Activate. If manually uploading via FTP, place the entire ethiotime folder into the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  3. Configuration: Navigate to the new menu item Settings > EthioTime.
  4. Create: Use the Shortcodes and Format Templates tabs to define your custom date/time outputs. Copy the generated shortcode to any post, page, or widget.
  1. The main Shortcode Generator tab in the admin settings, showcasing the ability to select templates and configure wrapper elements.

    The main Shortcode Generator tab in the admin settings, showcasing the ability to select templates and configure wrapper elements.

  2. The Live Clock output on the front-end of the website, demonstrating the real-time update functionality.

    The Live Clock output on the front-end of the website, demonstrating the real-time update functionality.

  3. The Templates Tab for defining custom date formats using tokens like <code>[Month Amharic]</code> and <code>[Day Amharic]</code>.

    The Templates Tab for defining custom date formats using tokens like [Month Amharic] and [Day Amharic].

  4. The EthioTime dashboard widget, showing the current date and live time upon login.

    The EthioTime dashboard widget, showing the current date and live time upon login.

What does the EthioTime plugin do?

EthioTime adds functionality for displaying and converting to the Ethiopian calendar system within WordPress, using shortcodes, a live clock, and a dashboard widget.

Can I display both Gregorian and Ethiopian dates together?

Yes. You can create custom templates that show both calendar systems side by side using the template tokens available in the plugin.

Does EthioTime support leap years in the Ethiopian calendar?

Yes. The plugin correctly handles Ethiopian leap years (Pagume 6) according to the Ethiopian calendar system.

Can I use EthioTime in widgets?

Yes. Any shortcode created with EthioTime can be used in WordPress text widgets, posts, pages, or theme files.

1.0.0

  • Initial stable release.
  • Added Shortcode Generator and Template Engine.
  • Implemented live clock dashboard widget and frontend shortcode output.
  • Full Ethiopian-to-Gregorian and Gregorian-to-Ethiopian conversion using PHP classes.
  • Admin UI for managing shortcodes, templates, and custom CSS.
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