Simple Show Date
Add today’s date (or tomorrow, yesterday, or any relative day) anywhere on your website using simple shortcodes. No coding knowledge required.
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.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simple Show Date stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| current date | #31 |
| date shortcode | #43 |
| relative date | #5 |
| show date | #16 |
| today date | #22 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Simple Show Date
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
Add today’s date (or tomorrow, yesterday, or any relative day) anywhere on your website using simple shortcodes. No coding knowledge required.
Just install & activate the plugin, copy a shortcode from the settings page, and paste it where you want the date to appear.
Features
- Show today’s date
- Show tomorrow / previous day / any relative day
- Multiple built-in date formats
- Custom date format shortcode
- Fully compatible with all devices
- Lightweight – no conflicts with other plugins
- Completely free – no ads or upsells
Shortcodes
Default styles
* [ssdc2tw_date] – Default format
* [ssdc2tw_date style="2"] – d/m/Y
* [ssdc2tw_date style="3"] – Full day name
* [ssdc2tw_date day="1"] – Tomorrow
* [ssdc2tw_date day="-1"] – Yesterday
Custom format
* [ssdc2tw_custom_date format="d/m/Y"]
* [ssdc2tw_custom_date day="2" format="l, F j, Y"]
Installation
- Upload the
simple-show-datefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Show Date in the admin menu.
- Copy the shortcode you need and paste it on any page, post, or widget.
Frequently asked questions
How do I show today’s date?
Use the shortcode [ssdc2tw_date].
How do I show tomorrow or yesterday?
Use the day attribute: [ssdc2tw_date day="1"] for tomorrow, [ssdc2tw_date day="-1"] for yesterday.
Can I use a custom date format?
Yes. Use [ssdc2tw_custom_date format="YOUR_FORMAT"].
Where can I get support?
Contact us at support@come2theweb.com or info@come2theweb.com.
Changelog
Removes the automatic YouTube iframe from the admin page to comply with WordPress.org guidelines. Safe to update.
1.1.1
- Removed automatic YouTube iframe from admin settings page (Guideline: no external iframes without user action)
- Replaced embed with a simple external link that requires user click
1.1
- Fixed all WordPress.org guideline issues
- Removed activation email that sent site data without consent
- Fixed Plugin URI (was returning 404)
- Updated Contributors, Tested up to 7.1, reduced tags to 5
- Fixed short description length
- Improved admin script loading (only on plugin page)
- Code cleanup
1.0
- Initial version
Screenshots
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FAQ
Simple Show Date: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
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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