# Localize Time

> Localize Time has 40+ active installs, a 3.3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Localize Time shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**This WordPress plugin adds the [localize_time] shortcode. The shortcode allows an author to enter a date and time in any timezone. The shortcode displays the original time with timezone, followed by the same time in the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 3,215
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+45.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 30, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** JB Christy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jbchristy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/localize-time/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [local time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/local-time/) | #3 | 5 |
| [time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/time/) | #44 | 122 |
| [timezone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/timezone/) | #7 | 23 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| local time | >100 | 5,093 |
| time | >100 | 10,000 |
| timezone | >100 | 1,915 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [IP2Location World Clock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ip2location-world-clock/) | 300+ | — | Sep 2, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Connections Business Directory Local Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/connections-business-directory-local-time/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 13, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [User Local Date and Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-local-date-and-time/) | 10+ | — | Jun 29, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Local Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/me-localtime/) | <10 | — | Jul 22, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Localize Time safe to use in 2026?
Localize Time shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Localize Time?
Localize Time is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,215 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Localize Time work with WordPress 7.1?
Localize Time is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Localize Time last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 30, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Localize Time?
Localize Time is developed and maintained by JB Christy.

### What are the best alternatives to Localize Time?
The most popular alternatives to Localize Time are IP2Location World Clock (300+ installs), Connections Business Direct… (70+ installs) and User Local Date and Time (10+ installs).


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