# Simple Show Date vs Today's Date

> Simple Show Date vs Today's Date compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Simple Show Date comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Today's Date.

**Simple Show Date comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Today's Date.** Choose Simple Show Date if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Today's Date if you care most about reviews.

| | Simple Show Date | Today's Date |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ ✅ | 80+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 128 ✅ | 82 |
| Download trend | +146.2% ✅ | +5.1% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 5 ✅ |
| Health score | 68/100 ✅ | 37/100 |
| Last updated | 2 weeks ago ✅ | 13 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 3.6.1 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Feb 2024 | Aug 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Simple Show Date or Today's Date?
Simple Show Date comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Today's Date. Choose Simple Show Date if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Today's Date if you care most about reviews.

### Is Simple Show Date more popular than Today's Date?
Simple Show Date is the more popular of the two with 100+ active installs, compared with 80+ for Today's Date.

### Can I use Simple Show Date and Today's Date together?
Both plugins cover current date, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Simple Show Date and Today's Date free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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