# persian date shortcode

> persian date shortcode has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** persian date shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**also you can display persian date in favorite place of theme by “do_shortcode” function.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 7,160
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+22.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 4, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** esmail ebrahimi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ee_persian/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/persian-date-short-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/date/) | #47 | 166 |
| [farsi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/farsi/) | #13 | 30 |
| [Jalali](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jalali/) | #7 | 15 |
| [parsi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/parsi/) | #1 | 2 |
| [persian](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/persian/) | #16 | 64 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| date | >100 | 10,000 |
| farsi | #96 | 131 |
| Jalali | #59 | 65 |
| parsi | #11 | 17 |
| persian | >100 | 634 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 84.3%
- 1.0: 15.7%

## 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 persian date shortcode free?
Yes. persian date shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is persian date shortcode safe to use in 2026?
persian date shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use persian date shortcode?
persian date shortcode is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,160 times since it launched in October 2013. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does persian date shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
persian date shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was persian date shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 4, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes persian date shortcode?
persian date shortcode is developed and maintained by esmail ebrahimi.

### What are the best alternatives to persian date shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to persian date shortcode 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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