WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded vs Bulk Datetime Change (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
20K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Bulk Datetime Change has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) while WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded leads in active installations (20K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded has accumulated 312K+ total downloads while Bulk Datetime Change has 54K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded | Bulk Datetime Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 8 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 312K+ | ◄ | 54K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2020 | |
| Age | 12 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.18 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
Bulk Datetime Change
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded averaged approximately 60 daily downloads while Bulk Datetime Change averaged 16.
Recent Reviews
WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded Reviews
Works like a charm
Simple and quick fix w/o having to mess with server-side configurations
Worked as expected!
Thanks for making this. Saves a lot of time when wanting to increase this setting.
Excellent!
Excellent! Only this plugin worked for me. Thank you!
Bulk Datetime Change Reviews
Works really good but some things are missing for me
Very easy and simple plugin which solves the case of “bulk changing” the date and time, even for media items. It is very useful if you install a customer website from a template and you dont want t
GOOD PLUGIN but no random function to select dates
GOOD PLUGIN but no random function to select dates
Excellent plugin! unique feature
I can not thank you enough, I’ve been searching for the last couple of years for something to do exactly this. In my site I have a publications grid (ordered by date) and I’m constantly changing them
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