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Default Post Date and Time

v1.3.1

by Greg Ross · updated 2 years ago

Set the default date and time when you create a new post.

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Rank
#18,106
Up3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 81
80+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.7K
3,662 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 90+ · ETA unknown

Default Post Date and Time at a glance

Default Post Date and Time is a WordPress plugin by Greg Ross with 80+ active installs, the #18,106 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.3.1 came out on Dec 3, 2023, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 1,835 plugins tagged “admin”, it ranks #455. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

73 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Default Post Date and Time Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.05Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDefault Post Date and Time
Nov 2, 20268
Nov 1, 20264
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20267
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20266
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 81 · +5.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.767880Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202681
Nov 7, 202680
Nov 5, 202680
Nov 4, 202676
Nov 3, 202676
Nov 2, 202676
Nov 1, 202675
Oct 31, 202676
Oct 30, 202676
Oct 29, 202676
Oct 28, 202676
Oct 27, 202677

Rank over time

#18,106 · up 290 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#18.1K#18.2K#18.3K#18.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#18,106
Nov 7, 2026#18,109
Nov 6, 2026#18,057
Nov 5, 2026#18,113
Nov 4, 2026#18,321
Nov 3, 2026#18,206
Nov 2, 2026#18,263
Nov 1, 2026#18,380
Oct 31, 2026#18,283
Oct 30, 2026#18,300
Oct 29, 2026#18,379
Oct 28, 2026#18,340
Oct 27, 2026#18,396

Growth %

Average +0.42% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+1.25%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+5.26%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+1.33%
Nov 1, 2026-1.32%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-1.30%

Active installs band

80+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.707580Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202680+
Nov 7, 202680+
Nov 6, 202680+
Nov 5, 202680+
Nov 4, 202670+
Nov 3, 202670+
Nov 2, 202670+
Nov 1, 202670+
Oct 31, 202670+
Oct 30, 202670+
Oct 29, 202670+
Oct 28, 202670+
Oct 27, 202670+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #18340 → #18113Installs 70+ → 80+
    • Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.3100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.3.1
Requires WordPress
3.8
Tested up to
6.4.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 3, 2014
Last updated
Dec 3, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Default Post Date and Time

How many websites use Default Post Date and Time?

Default Post Date and Time 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 #18,106 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Default Post Date and Time been downloaded?

3,662 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was Default Post Date and Time last updated?

Version 1.3.1 came out on Dec 3, 2023 (2 years ago).

Is Default Post Date and Time compatible with the latest WordPress?

Default Post Date and Time’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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 Default Post Date and Time still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Default Post Date and Time have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Default Post Date and Time?

The plugins most like Default Post Date and Time, by the tags they share, are ShowID for Post/Page/Category/Tag/Comment (7K+) and Sticky Posts (5K+).

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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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Default Post Date and Time
Estimated installs≈ 81
Reported installs80+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads3.7K
AuthorGreg Ross
First releasedOct 3, 2014
Version1.3.1
Requires WP3.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 3, 2023

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