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Wedepohl Engineering Time Since

Shortcode to return the number of years or days since a certain date.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d56▲ +7.7% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score21/100At risk
All-time downloads1.4KSince May 2020
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 4.9PHP 5.6+
Downloads · 7d5▼ -66.7% week over week
Our verdict

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Wedepohl Engineering Time Since shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in 4 years
  • Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

123Jul 13Aug 26Oct 10
Yesterday1
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day11May 16, 2026
Last 12 months556

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Wedepohl Engineering Time S… stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

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years >100 3,674 Best years plugins →

About Wedepohl Engineering Time Since

From the official readme · v1.0.5

Description

Shortcode to return the number of years or days since a certain date.

Usage: [we_time_since y=Y m=M d=D type="T"]

Where:
* Y = the year required
* M = the month (1 – 12) – optional Default = 1
* D = the day (1-31) – optional Default = 1
* T = the type (“year”, “day”) – optional Default = “year”

Returns:
The number of years or days since the supplied date or an error message if the date is invalid / no year supplied

Examples

I have worked at Wedepohl Engineering for [we_time_since y=1998 m=1 d=1] years

I have been sailing for [we_time_since y=2008 m=4] years

I have been on this journey for [we_time_since y=2020 m=5 d=5 type="day"] days

Actions

before_we_time_since - Called upon entry to the shortcode. Passed the array of arguments that are passed to the shortcode.
after_we_time_since - Called just before exit of the function. Passed the processed array of arguments from the shortcode.

Filters

we_time_since Called at exit of the function. Passed a string which is the results of the shortcode.

Active Contributors

  • Martin Wedepohl (Development)
  • Installation

    1. Upload we-disable-fs folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
    2. Navigate to the plugins admin page
    3. Click the Activate link
    4. That’s all (no further configuration or settings required)

    or

    1. Navigate to the plugins admin page
    2. Click the Add New button
    3. Search for Wedepohl Engineering Time Since
    4. Click the Install Now button
    5. Click the Active button
    6. That’s all (no further configuration or settings required)

    Removal Instructions

    1. Navigate to the plugins admin page
    2. Click the Deactivate link
    3. Click the Delete link
    4. That’s all (plugin doesn’t use the database so there is nothing to cleanup)

    Frequently asked questions

    Settings

    There are none, just activate and use the shortcode

    Database

    This plugin doesn’t use the database at all

    Does this work with WordPress blocks

    Yes, just enter the shortcode in the text of a paragraph or heading

    Does this work with ClassicPress

    Yes, there is nothing WordPress specific

    Issues/Bugs/Features

    Go to Plugin GitHub Page Create an Issue I will endevor to resolve issues as soon as time permits

    Changelog

    1.0.5

    Feb 15, 2022
    * Tested with WordPress Version 5.9

    1.0.4

    Aug 1, 2021
    * Tested with WordPress Version 5.8

    1.0.3

    February 5, 2021
    * Tested with WordPress Version 5.6.1

    1.0.2

    October 24, 2020
    * Tested with WordPress Version 5.5.1

    1.0.1

    June 10, 2020
    * Tested with WordPress Version 5.4.2

    1.0.0

    May 15, 2020
    * Initial release

    Full changelog on WordPress.org →

    For developers

    Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.

    Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.

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    FAQ

    Wedepohl Engineering Time Since: quick answers

    Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

    Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026

    Is Wedepohl Engineering Time Since free?

    Yes. Wedepohl Engineering Time Since is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

    Is Wedepohl Engineering Time Since safe to use in 2026?

    Wedepohl Engineering Time Since shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

    How many websites use Wedepohl Engineering Time Since?

    Wedepohl Engineering Time Since is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,418 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

    Does Wedepohl Engineering Time Since work with WordPress 7.1?

    Wedepohl Engineering Time Since is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.19, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

    What PHP version does Wedepohl Engineering Time Since need?

    Wedepohl Engineering Time Since requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

    When was Wedepohl Engineering Time Since last updated?

    The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on February 16, 2022 (5 years ago).

    Who makes Wedepohl Engineering Time Since?

    Wedepohl Engineering Time Since is developed and maintained by Martin Wedepohl.

    What are the best alternatives to Wedepohl Engineering Time Since?

    The most popular alternatives to Wedepohl Engineering Time Since are Date counter (1K+ installs), Juiz Outdated Post Message (70+ installs) and Day Counter (40+ installs).

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