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Meks Time Ago

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Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Meks Time Ago Review - In-Depth Analysis

Meks Time Ago changes post date display to a 'time ago' format like 1 hour ago or 3 days ago. It offers customization options for better user experience.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Meks Time Ago WordPress plugin will allow you to easily change your post date display to 'time ago' format. For example, 1 hour ago, 2 weeks ago, 5 months, 4 days ago, etc. Several options are provided to suit your needs.

Features include the option to automatically override the_date and/or the_time WordPress functions to display the date in 'time ago' format. You can also set it to display 'time ago' format only for posts that are not older than a specific time range. Additionally, there is an option to position the 'ago' word before the actual value, which is helpful for non-English WordPress installations that may require different word ordering.

Meks Time Ago plugin is created by Meks.

Comparing to Alternatives

Meks Time Ago does not have any close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users needing this specific functionality.

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Strengths

Simple and efficient functionality
Good compatibility with default WordPress themes
Responsive developer support
Lightweight and easy to use
No known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Limited compatibility with custom or premium themes
No pro version or advanced features
Lack of support for caching is unclear
Includes unrelated upsell notices in admin screens

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a strong positive rating with 77.8% five-star reviews, reflecting general user satisfaction despite a few compatibility issues.

Positive highlights

'Meks Team helped me to fix some issues' - worldless
'Works very well with extra theme from elegant theme' - yvandupuy
'Love it when plugins just work' - rafark
'Works like a charm!' - snoop23

Common complaints

Incompatibility with premium or custom themes causing incorrect time displays

Weaknesses

Limited theme compatibility
No clear support for caching
Unrelated upsell notices in admin area

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users running default WordPress themes who want a simple and reliable time ago display plugin with responsive support.

Not ideal for

Users with premium or custom themes that require guaranteed compatibility or those needing advanced features and caching support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic time ago functionality suitable for most default theme users.

Final Verdict

Meks Time Ago is a straightforward and effective plugin for displaying relative time, especially well-suited for default WordPress themes. Its strong user ratings and responsive developer support enhance its appeal despite some compatibility limitations.

While it lacks a pro version and advanced features, its security record is clean. Users with custom or premium themes should test compatibility before relying on it, but overall it offers good value as a free plugin with solid core functionality.