# Simple Show Date

> Simple Show Date has 100+ active installs and 123 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Simple Show Date is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**Add today’s date (or tomorrow, yesterday, or any relative day) anywhere on your website using simple shortcodes. No coding knowledge required.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 2,017
- **Downloads (30 days):** 123 (+156.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Come2theweb (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jitendra742744/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-show-date/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [current date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/current-date/) | #3 | 7 |
| [date shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/date-shortcode/) | #1 | 1 |
| [relative date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/relative-date/) | #1 | 1 |
| [show date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show-date/) | #1 | 1 |
| [today date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/today-date/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| current date | #31 | 4,718 |
| date shortcode | #43 | 6,252 |
| relative date | #5 | 544 |
| show date | #16 | 8,726 |
| today date | #22 | 1,286 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcode for Current Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcode-for-current-date/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (116) | Dec 22, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 2 | [Today's Date Inserter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/todays-date-inserter/) | 700+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Aug 19, 2014 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [Today's Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/todays-date/) | 80+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 27, 2013 | 37/100 |
| 5 | [Date Tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/date-tool/) | 70+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 10, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [autometa's NOWON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nowon/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 18, 2018 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [EZ current date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ezdate/) | <10 | — | Dec 18, 2019 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Show Date safe to use in 2026?
Simple Show Date is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Show Date?
Simple Show Date is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,017 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 123 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Show Date work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Simple Show Date up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Simple Show Date need?
Simple Show Date requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Show Date last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on October 1, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Simple Show Date?
Simple Show Date is developed and maintained by Come2theweb.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Show Date?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Show Date are Shortcode for Current Date (10K+ installs), Today's Date Inserter (700+ installs) and Today's Date (80+ installs).


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