WordPress plugin comparison
A Random Number vs WP Date and Time Shortcode
A Random Number
by Mortgage Calculator
700+ installs3.7
WP Date and Time Shortcode
by Denra.com
10K+ installs4.9
At a glance
- WP Date and Time Shortcode has more active installs: 10K+, against 700+ for A Random Number.
- On a typical day, WP Date and Time Shortcode is downloaded about 54 times, A Random Number about 16.
- WP Date and Time Shortcode is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 31 reviews, against 3.7 from 6 reviews.
- A Random Number was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for WP Date and Time Shortcode.
- WP Date and Time Shortcode resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for A Random Number.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- A Random Number has been around longer: since 2016, against 2019 for WP Date and Time Shortcode.
Line by line
WP Date and Time Shortcode leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | A Random Number | WP Date and Time Shortcode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,962 | #1,812 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.1K | 1.6K |
| Rating | 3.7(6) | 4.9(31) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.51 | ×1.02 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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