Transform your Joomla content with "Content - Age Of," a dynamic plugin that elegantly displays human-readable ages or time differences based on any date input—perfect for past, present, or future timelines. Whether you’re showcasing historical milestones, user ages, or event countdowns, this tool adds clarity and charm to your site.
How It Works
With "Content - Age Of," you can effortlessly calculate and format ages or time spans using a simple plugin tag. Configure defaults in the plugin settings, such as the number of time units to display (e.g., limit to 2 units like “1 year and 1 month”) and add prefixes and suffixes for past or future dates (e.g., “ago” for past, “from now” for future).
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Need customization? Use Age Of tag parameters to override these settings:
- Length: Set how many time units appear (1–6, e.g., {ageof length=2}tomorrow noon{/ageof} shows only the top two units: hours and minutes).
- Past/Future Labels: Toggle suffixes like “ago” or “from now” ({ageof pastfuture=0}tomorrow noon{/ageof} removes them).
- Custom Prefixes/Suffixes: Add creative flair, such as {ageof pastprefix='A long time ago, '}yesterday noon{/ageof} or {ageof futuresuffix=', I plan on having lunch.'}tomorrow noon{/ageof}.
Content - Age Of: Precision and Flexibility
The Age Of plugin display ages only within specific date or time ranges using before, after, or between parameters (e.g., {ageof after='today 17:00' before='tomorrow 8:00'}tomorrow 8:00{/ageof}). The plugin supports any standard PHP date format—Time, Date, Compound, or Relative—ensuring compatibility with your unique needs. Whether it’s a historical event, a user’s birthday, or a future deadline, "Content - Age Of" adapts with ease.
Fun and Engaging Examples (This is the Demo)
Bring your content to life with playful outputs:
- “Michael Richey was born {ageof length=1 pastsuffix='. Yikes!'}1/21/1974{/ageof}”
- Result: Michael Richey was born 51 years ago. Yikes!
- “Simon Richey was born {ageof length=1 pastsuffix='. Wow!'}12/6/2007{/ageof}”
- Result: Simon Richey was born 17 years ago. Wow!
- “The United States Declaration of Independence {ageof length=1 pastprefix='was signed '}7/4/1776{/ageof}”
- Result: The United States Declaration of Independence was signed 249 years ago
Age Of Features
- Customizable Output: Tailor length, prefixes, suffixes, and date ranges with intuitive parameters.
- Versatile Date Support: Works with PHP Time, Date, Compound, or Relative formats.
- Dynamic Formatting: Format past and future dates with creativity and precision.
- Endless Possibilities: Content - Age Of is deal for ages, anniversaries, countdowns, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the "Content - Age Of" plugin, and what does it do?
The "Content - Age Of" plugin is a Joomla extension that calculates and displays human-readable ages or time differences based on any date input. It transforms dates into engaging formats like “51 years ago” or “1 day from now,” perfect for showcasing ages, anniversaries, countdowns, or historical events on your Joomla site.
Which Joomla versions is the plugin compatible with?
The plugin is compatible with Joomla! 3, Joomla! 4, and Joomla! 5, ensuring broad usability across different versions of the platform.
How do I install the "Content - Age Of" plugin?
Download the plugin from the RicheyWeb website (search for "Content - Age Of" at richeyweb.com). In Joomla’s administrator panel, navigate to Extensions > Manage > Install, select the "Upload Package File" tab, choose the downloaded file, and click "Upload & Install." Then, enable the plugin in the Plugin Manager by searching for "Content - Age Of."
What date formats does the plugin support?
The plugin supports any standard PHP date format, including Time, Date, Compound, or Relative formats, making it versatile for various date inputs like “tomorrow noon,” “7/4/1776,” or “2025-12-31.”
Can I customize the output of the age or time difference?
Yes, you can customize the output using plugin tag parameters like length (to set the number of time units displayed), pastprefix, pastsuffix, futureprefix, and futuresuffix. For example, {ageof length=2 pastsuffix='. Wow!'} limits the output to two units and adds a custom suffix.
How can I restrict the display of ages to specific date or time ranges?
Use the before, after, or between parameters in the plugin tag. For example, {ageof after='today 17:00' before='tomorrow 8:00'}tomorrow 8:00{/ageof} ensures the output only appears within the specified range.
Can I disable the default “ago” or “from now” suffixes?
Yes, set the pastfuture parameter to 0 in the plugin tag (e.g., {ageof pastfuture=0}tomorrow noon{/ageof}) to remove default suffixes like “ago” or “from now.”
What are some practical uses for the "Content - Age Of" plugin?
The plugin is ideal for displaying user ages, historical event timelines, anniversary countdowns, or future deadlines. Examples include “Michael Richey was born 51 years ago” or “The store will close in 16 hours and 33 minutes from now.”
Can I set default settings for the plugin?
Yes, you can configure default settings in the plugin’s configuration panel, such as the number of time units to display and default prefixes/suffixes for past and future dates. These can be overridden in individual tags as needed.
Is the plugin suitable for non-technical users?
Absolutely! The plugin is user-friendly, with simple tag syntax and intuitive configuration options. Non-technical users can easily add dynamic age or time displays to their content without coding knowledge.
Where can I find the plugin’s documentation?
Full documentation is available on the RicheyWeb website under the "Content - Age Of" extension page, accessible via richeyweb.com. It includes detailed instructions on configuration, tag parameters, and valid date formats.
What should I do if I encounter issues with the plugin?
Check the documentation on richeyweb.com for troubleshooting tips. For further assistance, contact the RicheyWeb support team through their website’s support channels.
