# Plugin Activation Date

> Plugin Activation Date has 300+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 10 reviews and 120 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Plugin Activation Date shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**While by default the date & time settings are being used, you can always change the date format by filtering ‘pad_date_time_format’. For instance:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 7,010
- **Downloads (30 days):** 120 (+39.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 19, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Maor Chasen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/maor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugin-activation-date/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [plugin info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-info/) | #4 | 8 |
| [plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins/) | #29 | 217 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| plugin info | >100 | 7,187 |
| plugins | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [MilesWeb Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/milesweb-tools/) | 10K+ | — | Jul 25, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Plugin Report](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-report/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (15) | Aug 15, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [Plugin Activation Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-activation-tracker/) | 1K+ | — | Apr 28, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Enhanced Plugin Admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-plugin-admin/) | 100+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [My Plugin Information – Fetch Data from WordPress.org](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-plugin-information/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 27, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 7 | [Plugin Info to CSV](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-info-to-csv/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 6, 2019 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [GW Info Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gw-info-box/) | <10 | — | Aug 21, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plugin Activation Date free?
Yes. Plugin Activation Date is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Plugin Activation Date safe to use in 2026?
Plugin Activation Date shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plugin Activation Date?
Plugin Activation Date is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,010 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 120 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plugin Activation Date work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugin Activation Date is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Plugin Activation Date last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on October 19, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Plugin Activation Date?
Plugin Activation Date is developed and maintained by Maor Chasen.

### What are the best alternatives to Plugin Activation Date?
The most popular alternatives to Plugin Activation Date are MilesWeb Tools (10K+ installs), Plugin Report (1K+ installs) and Plugin Activation Tracker (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-activation-date/ · Generated 2026-09-30 19:49 UTC by PageForge