# Wareki

> Wareki has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 86 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 72/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Wareki is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

**Add a Japanese calendar including the era in date format, posts, comments, archives and calendar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 5,649
- **Downloads (30 days):** 86 (-21.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 72/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.03
- **Last updated:** Aug 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Katsushi Kawamori (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/katsushi-kawamori/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wareki/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/date/) | #34 | 165 |
| [gengo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gengo/) | #1 | 1 |
| [i18n](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/i18n/) | #15 | 61 |
| [Japanese](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/japanese/) | #9 | 48 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| date | >100 | 10,000 |
| gengo | #1 | 7 |
| i18n | #12 | 2,086 |
| Japanese | #37 | 1,418 |

## Version adoption

- 2.03: 61.3%
- 2.01: 26%
- 2.02: 12.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [WP Date and Time Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-date-and-time-shortcode/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | Aug 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Bulk Post Update Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-post-update-date/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Aug 2, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [WP Author, Date and Meta Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-author-date-and-meta-remover/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (25) | Jan 25, 2021 | 38/100 |
| 6 | [Show/Hide Content at Set Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-to-show-or-hide-content/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (33) | Oct 1, 2019 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [Meks Time Ago](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-time-ago/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (9) | Dec 4, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 8 | [WP-Persian](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-persian/) | 7K+ | 4.2/5 (32) | Sep 11, 2020 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [Bulk Datetime Change](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-datetime-change/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 18, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Seed Buddhist Year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seed-buddhist-year/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (11) | Aug 6, 2024 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Wareki safe to use in 2026?
Wareki is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Wareki?
Wareki is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,649 times since it launched in April 2019. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Wareki work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Wareki up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7 or newer.

### What PHP version does Wareki need?
Wareki requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Wareki last updated?
The latest version, 2.03, was released on August 16, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Wareki?
Wareki is developed and maintained by Katsushi Kawamori.

### What are the best alternatives to Wareki?
The most popular alternatives to Wareki are WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs), Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs) and WP Date and Time Shortcode (10K+ installs).


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