Automatic Post Date Filler
v1.2by Devtard · updated 10 years ago
Automatically sets custom date and time when editing posts.
- Rank
- #17,966
- Down49 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 83
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.3K
- 6,340 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Automatic Post Date Filler at a glance
Automatic Post Date Filler is a WordPress plugin by Devtard with 80+ active installs, the #17,966 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Apr 30, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 21 plugins tagged “Future”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats47 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Automatic Post Date Filler |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 83 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 83 |
Rank over time
#17,966 · down 29 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,966 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,917 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,948 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,940 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,953 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,952 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,837 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,887 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,884 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,916 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,935 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,948 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,916 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,937 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.21% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 16, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 30, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Automatic Post Date Filler
How many websites use Automatic Post Date Filler?
Automatic Post Date Filler is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,966 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Automatic Post Date Filler been downloaded?
6,340 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Automatic Post Date Filler last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Apr 30, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Automatic Post Date Filler compatible with the latest WordPress?
Automatic Post Date Filler’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Automatic Post Date Filler still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Automatic Post Date Filler have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Automatic Post Date Filler?
The plugins most like Automatic Post Date Filler, by the tags they share, are Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+), WP Meta and Date Remover (80K+) and Smart Custom Fields (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 83 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 6.3K |
| Author | Devtard |
| First released | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2016 |
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