Courses and programmes
How many days or weeks it runs.
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ACF Date Span Days Widget Plugin for Elementor
Show how long it is between two ACF Date Picker fields, such as 16 days, 2 weeks and 2 days, 15 nights or 12 weekdays, with the dates under it.
Included in All AccessClassic Elementor widgetFrom $29 USD / year
Complementor / ACF date span daysProduct preview
Text, style and layout controls inside Elementor
01 / Interactive demonstration
Try it
These are the actual published widgets reading Date Picker fields saved on the demo page.
02 / Inside WordPress
ACF date span days controls in Elementor
Date span picks the start and end Date Picker fields, counting in days, weeks and days, nights or weekdays, counting both days, the text with placeholders, the text for a single day, the dates line and date format, text before and after, text for missing dates, the HTML tag and an icon. The Style tab covers the text and surface, the number colour and weight, the dates line colour and typography, and the icon.
03 / Website use cases
Where to use acf date span days
Courses, stays, festivals and projects often have a start and an end date saved in ACF, but visitors want to know how long they last. This widget counts the time between the two dates on the current post in days, weeks and days, nights or Monday-to-Friday weekdays, counting both the first and last day if you wish, with correct singular and plural wording, your own text around it and the dates under it.
Stays and trips
How many nights.
Projects
Working days between two dates.
04 / Installation and setup
How to show the length between two ACF dates in Elementor
Start with Complementor installed and your license connected. Enable this module in the WordPress library, then configure it in Elementor.
Install Advanced Custom Fields and Complementor, connect your license and enable ACF date span days in the Complementor library.
Add two Date Picker fields, such as Starts and Ends, and fill them in.
Add the widget to the post or its template and choose the two fields.
Choose days, weeks and days, nights or weekdays, and whether both days count.
Write your text with {span}, {start} and {end}.
05 / Content and style controls
Customize acf date span days in Elementor
Configure the settings available for this module to suit the page you are building.
Days, weeks and days, nights or weekdays.
Count the first and last day, or only the time between.
Correct singular and plural wording.
Your own text with the span and dates.
The dates under it in the format you choose.
Bold numbers with their own colour.
06 / Choose the right approach
ACF date span days and Elementor alternatives
Compare the existing Elementor workflow with this Complementor module before choosing your setup.
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07 / Requirements and compatibility
ACF date span days compatibility with Elementor
- Requires Elementor and Advanced Custom Fields.
- Reads two saved Date Picker fields on the post being viewed.
- Weekdays are Monday to Friday, without public holidays.
Complementor uses classic Elementor APIs. Atomic-native controls are not implemented. Check your theme, cache and integrations on a staging site before release.
08 / Common setup problems
Troubleshoot acf date span days
Check these settings if the published page behaves differently from the editor.
Why do I see nothing?
Both dates need to be saved on the post, with the end on or after the start, or add text for missing dates.
Why is it one day short?
Turn on counting both the start and end days.
Does it skip public holidays?
No. Weekdays are Monday to Friday; holidays are not known.
ACF date span days plugin questions
Does it need Elementor Pro?
No. It works with the free versions of Elementor and Advanced Custom Fields.
Which time zone does it use?
Your site’s time zone; both dates are whole days.
Can I show the dates in the text?
Yes. Use {start} and {end} in the text, in the date format you choose.
Can I count nights for a stay?
Yes. Choose nights; the last day is never counted.
Is it accessible?
Yes. The span and dates are plain text and the icon is decorative.
10 / Annual All Access subscription
Get acf date span days with Complementor
This module is included with all 1007 current Complementor solutions. Choose your production website allowance; every plan includes the same modules.
One website
$29USD / year
- All 1007 current modules
- Plugin downloads and updates for one year
- New releases during the paid term
- Product support
Renews at $29 USD each year.
A few websites
$49USD / year
- All 1007 current modules
- Plugin downloads and updates for one year
- New releases during the paid term
- Product support
Renews at $49 USD each year.
More websites
$99USD / year
- All 1007 current modules
- Plugin downloads and updates for one year
- New releases during the paid term
- Product support
Renews at $99 USD each year.
Applicable taxes extra. Annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your customer account. Elementor Pro is required for Exclude current post. Read the terms and 14-day technical-issue refund policy.