# EZ current date

> EZ current date has <10 active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** EZ current date shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will show your current month and year, also you have the option select to show only the Month or only the Year;**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,391
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+35.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 18, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Benjamin De La Cruz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sk8benji2/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ezdate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [current date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/current-date/) | #7 | 7 |
| [current month](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/current-month/) | #3 | 3 |
| [current year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/current-year/) | #7 | 11 |
| [EZdate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ezdate/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| current date | >100 | 4,718 |
| current month | >100 | 1,668 |
| current year | >100 | 1,431 |
| EZdate | #1 | 1 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcode for Current Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcode-for-current-date/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (116) | Dec 22, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 2 | [Today's Date Inserter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/todays-date-inserter/) | 700+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Aug 19, 2014 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Show Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-show-date/) | 100+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [Today's Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/todays-date/) | 80+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 27, 2013 | 37/100 |
| 5 | [Date Tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/date-tool/) | 70+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 10, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [autometa's NOWON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nowon/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 18, 2018 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is EZ current date free?
Yes. EZ current date is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is EZ current date safe to use in 2026?
EZ current date shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use EZ current date?
EZ current date is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,391 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does EZ current date work with WordPress 7.1?
EZ current date is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was EZ current date last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 18, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes EZ current date?
EZ current date is developed and maintained by Benjamin De La Cruz.

### What are the best alternatives to EZ current date?
The most popular alternatives to EZ current date are Shortcode for Current Date (10K+ installs), Today's Date Inserter (700+ installs) and Simple Show Date (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ezdate/ · Generated 2026-10-13 16:03 UTC by PageForge