Shortcode for Current Date vs Current Date Shortcode For WordPess (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Shortcode for Current Date
10K+ active installs
Free
Current Date Shortcode For WordPess
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Shortcode for Current Date has a higher user rating (5/5 from 115 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode for Current Date has accumulated 252K+ total downloads while Current Date Shortcode For WordPess has 16K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shortcode for Current Date | Current Date Shortcode For WordPess | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 115 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 252K+ | ◄ | 16K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2024 | |
| Age | 9 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.2 | 1.0.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Shortcode for Current Date
Current Date Shortcode For WordPess
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Shortcode for Current Date averaged approximately 49 daily downloads while Current Date Shortcode For WordPess averaged 7.
Recent Reviews
Shortcode for Current Date Reviews
Not working in page title (SEO)
This works perfectly everywhere except for page <title> where the [current_date ...] syntax is display unchanged on the tab and in search engines This topic was modified 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Neat little plugin
Does the trick.
Nice Tool
very helpful – thanks This topic was modified 2 years, 4 months ago by Hermann Matthias.
Current Date Shortcode For WordPess Reviews
Very useful and lightweight plugin
Shows the current date using a simple shortcode. It’s lightweight, easy to use, and works flawlessly with my theme. Perfect for keeping content dynamic without any hassle.
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