Timeago
v1.0by asadkn · updated 16 years ago
Timeago plugin allows you to use the same format on your WordPress blogs using timeago jQuery plugin. Auto-updating/live "timeago" with micr …
- Rank
- #34,692
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6K
- 6,015 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Timeago at a glance
Timeago is a WordPress plugin by asadkn with 10+ active installs, the #34,692 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 16, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 3 plugins tagged “today”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats101 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Timeago |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#34,692 · down 655 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #34,692 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #33,416 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #34,141 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,108 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,472 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,706 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,037 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 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
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 16, 2010
- Last updated
- Mar 16, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Timeago
How many websites use Timeago?
Timeago 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 #34,692 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Timeago been downloaded?
6,015 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Timeago last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Mar 16, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Timeago compatible with the latest WordPress?
Timeago’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 Timeago still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Timeago have?
No one has reviewed Timeago on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Timeago?
The plugins most like Timeago, 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
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6K |
| Author | asadkn |
| First released | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 16, 2010 |
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