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Total downloads: 306
Active installs: 10
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 4/22/2025 (300 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 4/22/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 300 days ago

38/100

Is Rent vs Buy Calculator abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 300 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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rward (Owner)1

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Description

The Rent vs Buy Calculator is a modern, interactive plugin that helps users analyze the financial implications of renting a home compared to buying one. It features a customizable UI, lead capture functionality, PDF reporting, and dynamic charts for clear data visualization.

Use the shortcode [rent_vs_buy_calculator] to display the calculator on any post or page.

Features:

  • Compare renting vs buying costs over time
  • Generate personalized PDF reports with charts
  • Optional lead capture (name, email, phone)
  • Email report directly to users
  • Customize button colors and text
  • Admin settings page for easy configuration
  • Clean, responsive interface using Chart.js and jsPDF

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See license.txt for details.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory or install via the WordPress Plugins menu.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Use the [rent_vs_buy_calculator] shortcode to display the calculator.
  4. Visit Settings > Rent vs Buy to customize lead capture, PDF settings, and UI options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I capture user data?

Yes! Enable lead capture from the plugin’s settings page and optionally require a phone number.

Can users email themselves the report?

Yes. After calculation, users can send a PDF copy of the analysis directly to their inbox.

Does this plugin store user data?

User information (name, email, phone) is stored in WordPress only if lead capture is enabled.

Is this plugin compatible with any theme?

Yes. The calculator is styled to fit most themes and uses responsive design principles.

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Screenshots

  1. Calculator form input view

    Calculator form input view

  2. Results summary with cost comparison

    Results summary with cost comparison

  3. Interactive charts: equity, cost breakdown, breakeven

    Interactive charts: equity, cost breakdown, breakeven

  4. Admin settings for customization

    Admin settings for customization

Changelog

2.0

  • Major UI update with new chart modes (cumulative vs annual)
  • Added admin settings page
  • Added lead capture and PDF customization
  • Users can email themselves PDF reports
  • Improved responsive layout

1.0

  • Initial release with core rent vs buy calculator functionality
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