Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/amelnagdy/saudi-riyal-symbol/archive/refs/heads/master.zipA lightweight WordPress plugin that implements the new official Saudi Riyal currency symbol in WooCommerce, approved on February 20, 2025.
Features
- Replaces the default SAR text/symbol with the new official Saudi Riyal symbol
- Uses the official SVG design for perfect rendering at any size
- Responsive design that looks great on all devices
Installation
Manual Installation
- Download the latest release from the Releases page
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
- That's it! The symbol will automatically appear in your WooCommerce store
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this affect my existing prices or orders?
No, this plugin only changes how the currency symbol is displayed. It doesn't modify any price data or order information.
Does this work with other currency plugins?
This plugin is designed to work with WooCommerce's native currency handling. Compatibility with third-party currency plugins may vary.
Is this compatible with WPML/Polylang?
Yes, the plugin is designed to work seamlessly with multilingual sites.
Screenshots

Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release with official Saudi Riyal symbol
Credits
- Developed by Nagdy
- Official Saudi Riyal symbol designed by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA)
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.Releases
1 release.
These releases are tags only. The author does not attach a packaged zip, so there are no download counts to report.