Installing WXP Opening Times

WXP Opening Times is available for free from the official WordPress Plugin Directory. You can install it directly from your WordPress dashboard or manually by downloading and uploading the plugin’s ZIP file.

Method 1: Install from the WordPress Dashboard (Recommended) #

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. In the left-hand menu, navigate to Plugins → Add New Plugin.
3. In the search box, enter WXP Opening Times.
4. Locate WXP Opening Times in the search results.
5. Click Install Now.
6. Once the installation is complete, click Activate.

The plugin is now installed and ready to configure.

Method 2: Download and Upload the Plugin Manually #

You can also download the plugin from WordPress.org and upload it to your website.

Step 1: Download the Plugin #

1. Visit the official plugin page: WXP Opening Times on WordPress.org.
2. Click Download to download the plugin as a ZIP file.
3. Save the ZIP file to your computer. Do not extract its contents.

Step 2: Upload the Plugin to WordPress #

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New Plugin.
3. Click Upload Plugin at the top of the page.
4. Click Choose File and select the ZIP file you downloaded.
5. Click Install Now.
6. When WordPress confirms that the installation was successful, click Activate Plugin.

The plugin is now installed and activated.

Getting Started #

After activating WXP Opening Times:

1. Open Opening times in your WordPress admin menu.
2. Create or configure an opening hours schedule.
3. Select the days your business is open and enter the opening and closing times.
4. Save your settings.
5. Add your opening hours to a page or post using the shortcode: [wxp_opening_times]

Alternatively, you can use the Opening times block in the WordPress Block Editor or the Opening times widget in Elementor.

Important: WXP Opening Times uses your WordPress site’s time zone, week start day, and time format. Check these settings under Settings → General to make sure your opening hours are displayed correctly.

Troubleshooting #

If you experience problems during installation or setup, check the following:

• Plugin not found in search results: Make sure you are searching for WXP Opening Times. Alternatively, download the ZIP file directly from WordPress.org and install it manually.
• Installation fails: Check that your WordPress installation meets the plugin’s requirements and that your website has sufficient disk space. If you are uploading a ZIP file, make sure it is the original plugin ZIP file.
• Plugin does not appear after installation: Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins and verify that WXP Opening Times is activated.
• Opening hours are not displayed: Make sure you have created and saved a schedule and that the shortcode or block is configured correctly.
• Incorrect opening or closing times: Verify your site’s time zone and time format under Settings → General. Also check the opening hours configured in your schedule.
• Changes are not visible: Clear any caching plugins, server-side caches, or CDN caches and refresh the page.

If the problem persists, visit the WXP Opening Times support forum to ask a question or report an issue.

For more information about the plugin and its features, visit the official WXP Opening Times plugin page.