WordPress plugin comparison
Abdiel Global Variables vs WP Date and Time Shortcode
Abdiel Global Variables
by Abdiel
70+ installs5.0
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 70+ for Abdiel Global Variables.
- On a typical day, WP Date and Time Shortcode is downloaded about 54 times, Abdiel Global Variables about 7.
- Abdiel Global Variables is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 31 reviews.
- WP Date and Time Shortcode was updated more recently: Aug 25, 2026, against Dec 23, 2025 for Abdiel Global Variables.
- WP Date and Time Shortcode is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Abdiel Global Variables.
- WP Date and Time Shortcode has been around longer: since 2019, against 2025 for Abdiel Global Variables.
Line by line
WP Date and Time Shortcode leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Abdiel Global Variables | WP Date and Time Shortcode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,388 | #1,812 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 201 | 1.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(31) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×1.02 |
| Last release | 10 months 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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