TK Timestamp to Human Readable Date
Given a timestamp (assumed in UTC), convert to a human-readable date format using PHP named time zones.
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TK Timestamp to Human Readable… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where TK Timestamp to Human Reada… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| import-export | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| timestamp | >100 |
| Toolset | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About TK Timestamp to Human Readable Date
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
All Available Shortcode Arguments
'timestamp' => '', // or use the 'post_id' and 'field_timestamp' arguments 'format' => 'c', // see https://www.php.net/manual/en/function.date.php 'time_zone' => '', // defaults to WP's General Settings time zone (if valid PHP time zone), else UTC. Only supports a PHP named time zone -- see https://www.php.net/manual/en/timezones.php 'field_name' => '', // the raw name (including the `wpcf-` prefix if a Types field) or a custom field that should have a UTC timestamp as its value 'post_id' => '', // applicable if using the 'field_timestamp' argument - defaults to current post if empty
Shortcode Examples
1)
Shortcode: [tk_timestamp_human timestamp="1608299220"]
(Assuming your WordPress General Settings time zone is set to ‘Europe/Amsterdam’)
Expected Result: 2020-12-18T14:47:00+01:00
2)
Shortcode: [tk_timestamp_human timestamp="1608299220" time_zone="America/Chicago"]
Expected Result: 2020-12-18T07:47:00-06:00
3)
Shortcode: [tk_timestamp_human timestamp="1608299220" time_zone="UTC"]
Expected Result: 2020-12-18T13:47:00+00:00
4)
Shortcode: [tk_timestamp_human timestamp="1608299220" time_zone="America/Chicago" format="j F, Y"]
Expected Result: 18 December, 2020
Global Function
The tk_timestamp_to_human_wp_all_export() global function is available as a wrapper for the shortcode, using all its defaults except requiring the Timestamp argument and optionally passing the Format and Time Zone parameters.
This can be handy for using with WP All Export (http://www.wpallimport.com/tour/export-developer-friendly/), such as to export a custom field that’s a UTC timestamp value to a human-readable format, such as if the system you’re moving the data to requires a specific format.
Changelog
1.0.1
- January 21, 2020
- Remove link to settings because there aren’t any settings to see.
- Remove loading of empty CSS/JS files on Admin and Frontend.
- Fix for the shortcode’s default date format not coming through, making the shortcode not have a valid result.
- Added
$formatas the 2nd parameter fortk_timestamp_to_human_wp_all_export(). - Fallback time zone (if WP’s isn’t a valid PHP time zone) changed from ‘America/Edmonton’ to ‘UTC’.
- Removed this plugin recommending installing WP All Export plugin and all code regarding required plugins or themes.
- Tested working with WordPress 5.3+ even though this plugin’s code was not updated to use its new
wp_time(); we just don’t need it for this plugin. - Language files and translatable strings setup for publishing to WordPress.org
1.0.0
- September 24, 2019
- Initial version.
- FYI: Was not available on WordPress.org.
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Is TK Timestamp to Human Readable… free?
Yes. TK Timestamp to Human Readable… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is TK Timestamp to Human Readable… safe to use in 2026?
TK Timestamp to Human Readable… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use TK Timestamp to Human Readable…?
TK Timestamp to Human Readable… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,244 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does TK Timestamp to Human Readable… work with WordPress 7.1?
TK Timestamp to Human Readable… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does TK Timestamp to Human Readable… need?
TK Timestamp to Human Readable… requires PHP 7.1.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was TK Timestamp to Human Readable… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on January 22, 2020 (7 years ago).
Who makes TK Timestamp to Human Readable…?
TK Timestamp to Human Readable… is developed and maintained by Clifford Paulick.
What are the best alternatives to TK Timestamp to Human Readable…?
The most popular alternatives to TK Timestamp to Human Readable… are Export and Import Users and… (60K+ installs), WP Ultimate CSV Importer (20K+ installs) and LearnPress (5K+ installs).
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