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WP Datepicker vs Date and Time Picker Field (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP Datepicker

WP Datepicker

4.8(37)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Date and Time Picker Field

Date and Time Picker Field

3.7(15)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Datepicker has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 37 reviews) and leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Datepicker has accumulated 264K+ total downloads while Date and Time Picker Field has 159K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Datepicker
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Date and Time Picker Field3.7/5
Total Reviews
37WP Datepicker
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Date and Time Picker Field15
Active Installs
7.0K+WP Datepicker
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Date and Time Picker Field5.0K+
Total Downloads
264K+WP Datepicker
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Date and Time Picker Field159K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Datepicker
Date and Time Picker FieldN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoWP Datepicker
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Date and Time Picker Field8 years ago
First Released
2015WP Datepicker
Date and Time Picker Field2013
Age
11 yearsWP Datepicker
Date and Time Picker Field13 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+WP Datepicker
Date and Time Picker Field3.6+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP Datepicker
Date and Time Picker Fieldfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Datepicker
Date and Time Picker FieldFree
Latest Version
2.1.6WP Datepicker
Date and Time Picker Field2.1.5

Rating Breakdown

WP Datepicker

4.8/5(37 reviews)
5
92%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

Date and Time Picker Field

3.7/5(15 reviews)
5
53%
4
13%
3
7%
2
7%
1
20%

Recent Reviews

WP Datepicker Reviews

by thebakhodirov

Excellent datepicker

I was looking for a datepicker extension for my CF7 form. I tried out many other similar plugins but that did not work for me, until I found this one. This plugin allows to customize the date format a

by feralreason

Great Support!

The Support on this plugin is phenomenal. I found a problem with a new version (in latest WP version and php 8.1), reported it and the developer replied immediately and provided a fix the next morning

by RichiRich

Great plugin, great support!

What else can I say than: awesome plugin which does exactly what I want and what I did not find in other plugins. The support is also great and the developer is a very nice guy and good listener. Trie

Date and Time Picker Field Reviews

by pradeep4net

Not as per the demo given

It only allows selecting the date, not time. take time automatically 12:00 AM. Doesn’t work.

by wp_ntnguy

Works great showing date and time

This plugin works great. It allows admins to select date and time. This plugin should have been included with the ACF core.

by eddiebt

Cumbersome not mobile friendly

Functionality on desktop is fine but poor on mobile devices. Doesn’t function correctly in Contact 7. Kept being asked did I want to leave the page after saving. Affects other pages using datepicker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Datepicker or Date and Time Picker Field more popular?
WP Datepicker has 7.0K+ active installations while Date and Time Picker Field has 5.0K+. WP Datepicker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Datepicker or Date and Time Picker Field?
WP Datepicker has a 4.8/5 rating from 37 reviews, while Date and Time Picker Field has a 3.7/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are WP Datepicker and Date and Time Picker Field free?
WP Datepicker is free and Date and Time Picker Field is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Datepicker or Date and Time Picker Field?
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?
WP Datepicker was last updated 11 months ago and Date and Time Picker Field was last updated 8 years ago.

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