Hide My Dates vs wp-stardate (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide My Dates has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while wp-stardate has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide My Dates | wp-stardate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Age | 12 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.00 | 1.0.4 |
Rating
5/5Hide My Dates
◄wp-stardate4/5
Total Reviews
6Hide My Dates
◄wp-stardate1
Active Installs
400Hide My Dates
◄wp-stardate10
Total Downloads
15K+Hide My Dates
◄wp-stardate3.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide My Dates
wp-stardateN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoHide My Dates
◄wp-stardate6 years ago
First Released
2014Hide My Dates
wp-stardate2015
Age
12 yearsHide My Dates
wp-stardate11 years
WP Requires
3.0+Hide My Dates
wp-stardate4.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.3+Hide My Dates
wp-stardatefalse+
Business Model
FreeHide My Dates
wp-stardateFree
Latest Version
2.00Hide My Dates
wp-stardate1.0.4
Rating Breakdown
Hide My Dates
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
wp-stardate
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide My Dates or wp-stardate more popular?
Hide My Dates has 400 active installations while wp-stardate has 10. Hide My Dates is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide My Dates or wp-stardate?
Hide My Dates has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while wp-stardate has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Hide My Dates and wp-stardate free?
Hide My Dates is free and wp-stardate is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide My Dates or wp-stardate?
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 wp-stardate was last updated 6 years ago.
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