EZ current date
This plugin will show your current month and year, also you have the option select to show only the Month or only the Year;
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where EZ current date stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| current date | >100 |
| current month | >100 |
| current year | >100 |
| EZdate | #1 |
About EZ current date
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin will show your current month and year, also you have the option select to show only the Month or only the Year;
by default if you place [date] it will show you the current month and year, if you want just MONTH example:[date year=”n”] this shortcodee will show it just the current MONTH) | example if you want to show just the YEAR example [date = month=”n”] (it will show just the current year)
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Installation
Download and activate the plugin, and place the shortcode [date] into the post or page, it works with elementor and divi also.
by default if you place [date] it will show you the current month and year;
* if you want just MONTH example: [date year=”n”] this shortcodee will show it just the current MONTH)
- if you want to show just the YEAR example [date month=”n”] (it will show just the current year)
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FAQ
EZ current date: quick answers
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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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