Time Since Shortcode
v1.0by Matt Rude · updated 15 years ago
This shortcode displays the years since the date provided.
- Rank
- #37,874
- Up232 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,753 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Time Since Shortcode at a glance
Time Since Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Matt Rude with 10+ active installs, the #37,874 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Sep 6, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 1,270 plugins tagged “posts”, it ranks #607. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Time Since Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#37,874 · up 9,115 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,874 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,106 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,129 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,468 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #37,948 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,711 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,365 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,049 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,989 |
Growth %
Average +1.88% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 6, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 6, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Time Since Shortcode
How many websites use Time Since Shortcode?
Time Since Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #37,874 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Time Since Shortcode been downloaded?
1,753 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Time Since Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Sep 6, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Time Since Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Time Since Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Time Since Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Time Since Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed Time Since Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Time Since Shortcode?
The plugins most like Time Since Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Reading Time WP (20K+).
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | Matt Rude |
| First released | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 6, 2011 |
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