Hide My Dates vs Next Date (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Hide My Dates has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide My Dates has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while Next Date has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide My Dates | Next Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.00 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Hide My Dates
Next Date5/5
Total Reviews
6Hide My Dates
◄Next Date1
Active Installs
400Hide My Dates
◄Next Date100
Total Downloads
15K+Hide My Dates
◄Next Date2.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide My Dates
Next DateN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoHide My Dates
◄Next Date1 year ago
First Released
2014Hide My Dates
Next Date2013
Age
12 yearsHide My Dates
Next Date13 years
WP Requires
3.0+Hide My Dates
Next Date2.0.2+
PHP Requires
5.3+Hide My Dates
Next Datefalse+
Business Model
FreeHide My Dates
Next DateFree
Latest Version
2.00Hide My Dates
Next Date1.0
Rating Breakdown
Hide My Dates
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Next Date
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide My Dates or Next Date more popular?
Hide My Dates has 400 active installations while Next Date has 100. Hide My Dates is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide My Dates or Next Date?
Hide My Dates has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Next Date has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Hide My Dates and Next Date free?
Hide My Dates is free and Next Date is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide My Dates or Next Date?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Hide My Dates was last updated 10 months ago and Next Date was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.