# Default Post Date and Time

> Default Post Date and Time has 70+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Default Post Date and Time shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**When you create a new post in WordPress, the publish date is set to ‘immediately’, this plugin allows you more control over this behaviour and set a date or time of your choosing.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 3,563
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+38% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 3, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Greg Ross (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gregross/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/default-post-datetime/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,656 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Default Post Date and Time free?
Yes. Default Post Date and Time is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Default Post Date and Time safe to use in 2026?
Default Post Date and Time shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Default Post Date and Time?
Default Post Date and Time is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,563 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Default Post Date and Time work with WordPress 7.1?
Default Post Date and Time is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Default Post Date and Time last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on December 3, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Default Post Date and Time?
Default Post Date and Time is developed and maintained by Greg Ross.

### What are the best alternatives to Default Post Date and Time?
The most popular alternatives to Default Post Date and Time are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/default-post-datetime/ · Generated 2026-10-03 14:37 UTC by PageForge