Current Date & Time Widget
v1.0.3by Chris Jean · updated 18 years ago
Provides a widget that shows the current date and time given a specified timezone and format.
- Rank
- #13,473
- Up32 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 162
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 23.6K
- 23,627 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Current Date & Time Widget at a glance
Current Date & Time Widget is a WordPress plugin by Chris Jean with 100+ active installs, the #13,473 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 2, 2008, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.5.1. Among the 24 plugins tagged “timezone”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats86 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Current Date & Time Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 161 · -9.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 177 |
Rank over time
#13,473 · up 92 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,473 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,505 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,511 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,536 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,513 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,506 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,558 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,552 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,581 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,569 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,583 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,565 |
Growth %
Average -0.79% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.62% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.04% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.3
- Tested up to
- 2.5.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 13, 2008
- Last updated
- Jul 2, 2008
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Current Date & Time Widget
How many websites use Current Date & Time Widget?
Current Date & Time Widget is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,473 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Current Date & Time Widget been downloaded?
23,627 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Current Date & Time Widget last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 2, 2008 (18 years ago).
Is Current Date & Time Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Current Date & Time Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.5.1, 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 Current Date & Time Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 18 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Current Date & Time Widget have?
No one has reviewed Current Date & Time Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Current Date & Time Widget?
The plugins most like Current Date & Time Widget, by the tags they share, are WP Server Date Time (80+), Meks Time Ago (10K+) and Show/Hide Content at Set Time (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 162 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 23.6K |
| Author | Chris Jean |
| First released | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 2, 2008 |
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