Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Show Date currently ranks #14756 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #14465, first reached on Oct 4, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 6 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 182% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.0, shipped on Oct 27, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #14756 |
| 2026-09-22 | #14967 |
| 2026-08-31 | #15036 |
| 2026-07-31 | #15326 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 100 |
| 2026-09-22 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 4 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-28 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-26 | 2 |
| 2026-01-29 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-29 | 1 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Come2theweb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.0 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-27 |
| Added to directory | 2024-02-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Display current date, year, month, tomorrow or any custom format with simple shortcodes. Perfect for copyright years.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Show Date?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Show Date?
As of October 29, 2026, Simple Show Date ranks #14756 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #14465.
When was Simple Show Date last updated?
Simple Show Date was last updated on October 27, 2026 (version 1.2.0). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Show Date?
Simple Show Date is developed by Come2theweb. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2024.
