Head-to-head · October 2026
Timeago vs Today's Date
Today's Date comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Timeago.
Timeago
Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, and all the big guns are using the fuzzy date/time of type “3 minutes ago”, “10…
Today's Date
This plugin allows a user to display the current date to the user via a shortcode in any place that a…
| Metric | Timeago | Today's Date |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 80+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 147 | 85 |
| Download trend | -1.3% | +11.8% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 5 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 37/100 |
| Last updated | 17 years ago | 13 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 2.9.2 | WP 3.6.1 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Mar 2010 | Aug 2013 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
TimeagoToday's Date
Choose Timeago if…
You care most about downloads (30 days).
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.9 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Today's Date if…
You care most about active installs, download trend and reviews.
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
FAQ
Timeago vs Today's Date: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Which is better, Timeago or Today's Date?
Today's Date comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Timeago. Choose Timeago if you care most about downloads (30 days). Choose Today's Date if you care most about active installs, download trend and reviews.
Is Timeago more popular than Today's Date?
Today's Date is the more popular of the two with 80+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Timeago.
Can I use Timeago and Today's Date together?
Both plugins cover date and today, 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 Timeago 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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