Plugin Activation Date
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:
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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.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Plugin Activation Date stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| plugin info | >100 |
| plugins | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 10 reviews
About Plugin Activation Date
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Current features:
- Adds a new column on the plugins dashboard screen that shows when each plugin was activated, only if PAD was installed before
- Control whether you’d like to see a relative date or a “regular” date as set under Settings > General
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:
<?php
add_filter( 'pad_date_time_format', 'my_pad_date_time_format' );
function my_pad_date_time_format( $date_format ) {
return 'm-d-Y';
}
Here’s some more info on date & time formatting in WordPress
Feel free to post your feature requests, issues and pull requests to Plugin Activation Date on GitHub.
Installation
- Download and extract PAD in your
wp-content/pluginsdirectory - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- You’re all set!
Changelog
1.1
- Code optimization and documentation fixes
1.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Plugin Activation Date: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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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