# Echo Date 4 SEO

> Echo Date 4 SEO has <10 active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Echo Date 4 SEO works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**ULTRA Light plugin to add short code in your interface in order to display date of day / month / year in your content as would the php function ‹?php echo date(); ?›**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,743
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (-20.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kapsule Corp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gothamdev/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/echo-date-4-seo/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/date/) | >100 | 166 |
| [display date of current month](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display-date-of-current-month/) | #1 | 1 |
| [echo date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/echo-date/) | #1 | 1 |
| [long-tail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/long-tail/) | #3 | 5 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,717 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| date | >100 | 10,000 |
| display date of current month | >100 | 814 |
| echo date | #14 | 491 |
| long-tail | #26 | 96 |
| seo | >100 | 8,662 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [WP Date and Time Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-date-and-time-shortcode/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | Aug 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Bulk Post Update Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-post-update-date/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Aug 2, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [WP Author, Date and Meta Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-author-date-and-meta-remover/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (25) | Jan 25, 2021 | 38/100 |
| 6 | [Show/Hide Content at Set Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-to-show-or-hide-content/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (33) | Oct 1, 2019 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [Meks Time Ago](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-time-ago/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (9) | Dec 4, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 8 | [WP-Persian](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-persian/) | 7K+ | 4.2/5 (32) | Sep 11, 2020 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [Bulk Datetime Change](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-datetime-change/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 18, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Seed Buddhist Year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seed-buddhist-year/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (11) | Aug 6, 2024 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo Date 4 SEO free?
Yes. Echo Date 4 SEO is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Echo Date 4 SEO safe to use in 2026?
Echo Date 4 SEO works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Echo Date 4 SEO?
Echo Date 4 SEO is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,743 times since it launched in June 2020. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Echo Date 4 SEO work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Echo Date 4 SEO up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Echo Date 4 SEO need?
Echo Date 4 SEO requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Echo Date 4 SEO last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on August 20, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Echo Date 4 SEO?
Echo Date 4 SEO is developed and maintained by Kapsule Corp.

### What are the best alternatives to Echo Date 4 SEO?
The most popular alternatives to Echo Date 4 SEO are WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs), Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs) and WP Date and Time Shortcode (10K+ installs).


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