Time Machine
v26.9.0by Aleksandar Urošević · updated 1 month ago
Time Machine widget and block display a list of articles published in on this day in past, including offset in days, weeks and months.
- Rank
- #22,101
- Down14 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 44
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.3K
- 8,312 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Time Machine at a glance
Time Machine is a WordPress plugin by Aleksandar Urošević with 40+ active installs, the #22,101 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 150% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 26.9.0 came out on Sep 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 5 plugins tagged “on this day”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats94 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Time Machine |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 44 · +2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#22,101 · up 307 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,101 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,087 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,087 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,193 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,177 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,183 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,330 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,274 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,390 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,299 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,379 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,408 |
Growth %
Average +0.19% 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 | +2.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.27% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.453%
- v26.947%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 26.9.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.3
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 14, 2009
- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Time Machine
How many websites use Time Machine?
Time Machine 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 #22,101 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Time Machine been downloaded?
8,312 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Time Machine last updated?
Version 26.9.0 came out on Sep 20, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Time Machine compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Time Machine still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Time Machine have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Time Machine?
The plugins most like Time Machine, by the tags they share, are Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) (10K+), Spectra Legacy (1M+) and Blocksy Companion (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 44 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 8.3K |
| Author | Aleksandar Urošević |
| First released | Feb 14, 2009 |
| Version | 26.9.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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