Welcome Greetings based on Time
v1.0by Dear · updated 5 months ago
Show a welcome message to visitors based on time
- Rank
- #25,420
- Up348 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 27
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,154 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Welcome Greetings based on Time at a glance
Welcome Greetings based on Time is a WordPress plugin by Dear with 20+ active installs, the #25,420 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on May 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “greeting message”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Welcome Greetings based on Time |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 27 · -12.9% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 31 |
Rank over time
#25,420 · down 180 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,420 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,768 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,506 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,967 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,361 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,876 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,154 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,009 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,578 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,256 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,366 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,240 |
Growth %
Average -1.14% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -8.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -12.90% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Welcome Greetings based on Time ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #25366 → #24967Downloads -33.3%Installs 20+ → 30+
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Dec 18, 2016
- Last updated
- May 25, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Welcome Greetings based on Time
How many websites use Welcome Greetings based on Time?
Welcome Greetings based on Time 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 #25,420 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Welcome Greetings based on Time been downloaded?
3,154 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Welcome Greetings based on Time last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 25, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is Welcome Greetings based on Time compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Welcome Greetings based on Time still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Welcome Greetings based on Time have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Welcome Greetings based on Time?
The plugins most like Welcome Greetings based on Time, by the tags they share, are WelcomeWP (fewer than 10), Welcome! Mobile (10+) and IP2Location Hello Greeting (10+). 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★
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | Dear |
| First released | Dec 18, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 |
Alternatives to Welcome Greetings based on Time
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.

WelcomeWP
by Taras Dashkevych
A simple and easy way to create a welcome message on a WordPress website.
- Rank
- #48,628
- Installs
- Fewer than 10

Welcome! Mobile
by mladimatija
Display a welcome message to users browsing your site on smartphones.
- Rank
- #46,076
- Installs
- 10+

IP2Location Hello Greeting
by IP2Location
IP2Location Hello Greeting plugin displays the Hello greeting message in visitor's native language based on visitor's origin country.
- Rank
- #44,066
- Installs
- 10+
OCWS Admin Bar Greeting
by Paul Taylor
This plugin enables the user to replace the ‘howdy’ greeting on the admin bar.
- Rank
- #41,144
- Installs
- 10+

WC Welcome Message
by Mike Oberdick
Display a personalized message to greet your WooCommerce store guests and returning customers.
- Rank
- #29,904
- Installs
- 10+
- 4.0

Newgital Welcome Message
by amitsriwastav
Displays a centered welcome message on the site's homepage only once during the current browser session.
- Rank
- #66,230
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
Side by side:Welcome Greetings based on Time vs WelcomeWPWelcome Greetings based on Time vs Welcome! MobileWelcome Greetings based on Time vs IP2Location Hello Greeting
More by Dear
See everything by DearOther plugins from this author in our catalog.

Breadcrumb based on URL
by Dear
This Breadcrumb will show the permalink url, also clickable all part
- Rank
- #10,952
- Installs
- 300+
- 5.0

Print 🖨
by Dear
Add theme matching "Print 🖨" button in sidebar, footer, page or post
- Rank
- #10,891
- Installs
- 300+
- 3.5

CopyProof Website
by Dear
Protect articles, news, blogs, or text content from thieves
- Rank
- #10,931
- Installs
- 300+
- 4.4

Back and Forward Button
by Dear
Add ◄ and ► button anywhere in website matching theme color and style. Check the Live Preview first, then Install.
- Rank
- #12,890
- Installs
- 200+
- 3.8

AI Generative Search Optimizer
by Dear
SEO is becoming obsolete, GEO is the future.
- Rank
- #12,472
- Installs
- 200+

Stylish Scrolling Title
by Dear
Title of your website will auto scroll from left to right
- Rank
- #14,198
- Installs
- 100+
- 5.0