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The Time Ago

v1.0.0

by Alobaidi · updated 10 years ago

One click convert date and time to "time ago" (e.g. 1 hour ago), easy to use, just one click! translation ready (to your language).

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Rank
#27,895
Down523 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 23
20+ reported · High
Total downloads
4.3K
4,282 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward 10+ · ETA unknown

The Time Ago at a glance

The Time Ago is a WordPress plugin by Alobaidi with 20+ active installs, the #27,895 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 20, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 3 plugins tagged “ago”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

30 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
The Time Ago Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.024Oct 10Oct 14Oct 19Oct 23Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5
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DateThe Time Ago
Nov 5, 20260
Nov 4, 20260
Nov 3, 20264
Nov 2, 20262
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20261
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 23 · -8.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.232425Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202623
Nov 7, 202623
Nov 5, 202623
Nov 4, 202623
Nov 3, 202623
Nov 2, 202623
Nov 1, 202624
Oct 31, 202623
Oct 30, 202623
Oct 29, 202623
Oct 28, 202624
Oct 27, 202625

Rank over time

#27,895 · down 1,081 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#27K#27.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#27,895
Nov 7, 2026#27,372
Nov 6, 2026#27,426
Nov 5, 2026#27,459
Nov 3, 2026#27,412
Nov 2, 2026#27,399
Oct 31, 2026#27,279
Oct 30, 2026#27,318
Oct 29, 2026#27,206
Oct 28, 2026#26,842
Oct 27, 2026#26,814

Growth %

Average -0.69% 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, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-4.17%
Nov 1, 2026+4.35%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026-4.17%
Oct 28, 2026-4.00%

Active installs band

20+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.192021Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202620+
Nov 7, 202620+
Nov 6, 202620+
Nov 5, 202620+
Nov 4, 202620+
Nov 3, 202620+
Nov 2, 202620+
Nov 1, 202620+
Oct 31, 202620+
Oct 30, 202620+
Oct 29, 202620+
Oct 28, 202620+
Oct 27, 202620+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0
Requires WordPress
2.8.0
Tested up to
4.6.30
Requires PHP
–
First released
Sep 12, 2015
Last updated
Aug 20, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about The Time Ago

How many websites use The Time Ago?

The Time Ago is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,895 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has The Time Ago been downloaded?

4,282 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was The Time Ago last updated?

Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 20, 2016 (10 years ago).

Is The Time Ago compatible with the latest WordPress?

The Time Ago’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 The Time Ago still maintained?

Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does The Time Ago have?

4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to The Time Ago?

The plugins most like The Time Ago, by the tags they share, are Meks Time Ago (10K+), Show/Hide Content at Set Time (10K+) and WP Date and Time Shortcode (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
Positive
75%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
25%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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The Time Ago
Estimated installs≈ 23
Reported installs20+
Rating4.0
Reviews4
Total downloads4.3K
AuthorAlobaidi
First releasedSep 12, 2015
Version1.0.0
Requires WP2.8.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 20, 2016

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