Simple Current Date Time
v2.0.1by inforeole · updated 1 year ago
Simple plugin for current, localized dates & times via shortcodes. Use in content, H1 & SEO titles. Lightweight.
- Rank
- #22,311
- Down979 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 44
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 784
- 784 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Current Date Time at a glance
Simple Current Date Time is a WordPress plugin by inforeole with 40+ active installs, the #22,311 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.1 came out on Jun 8, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 132 plugins tagged “time”, it ranks #42. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Current Date Time |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 51 · -10.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 57 |
Rank over time
#22,311 · down 1,980 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,311 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,332 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,149 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,190 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,201 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,098 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,124 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,033 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,308 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,433 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,432 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,331 |
Growth %
Average -0.92% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.92% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.89% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -5.36% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.51% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #20432 → #21190
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 8, 2025
- Last updated
- Jun 8, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Current Date Time
How many websites use Simple Current Date Time?
Simple Current Date Time is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,311 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Current Date Time been downloaded?
784 times in total since 2025.
When was Simple Current Date Time last updated?
Version 2.0.1 came out on Jun 8, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Simple Current Date Time compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Current Date Time’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Simple Current Date Time still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Current Date Time have?
No one has reviewed Simple Current Date Time on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Current Date Time?
The plugins most like Simple Current Date Time, by the tags they share, are WP Date and Time Shortcode (10K+), Meks Time Ago (10K+) and Show/Hide Content at Set Time (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 44 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 784 |
| Author | inforeole |
| First released | Jun 8, 2025 |
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jun 8, 2025 |
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