# Bulk edit publish date

> Bulk edit publish date has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews and 213 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Bulk edit publish date shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Adds a bulk action to all post types to allow setting the publish date to a specific date time.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 12,587
- **Downloads (30 days):** 213 (+11.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 15, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dahousecatz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dahousecatz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bulk-edit-publish-date/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bulk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bulk/) | #13 | 90 |
| [bulk actions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bulk-actions/) | #1 | 16 |
| [publish date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/publish-date/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bulk | >100 | 6,471 |
| bulk actions | >100 | 3,798 |
| publish date | >100 | 2,478 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Manage – Centralized site maintenance and monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manage/) | 100K+ | 2/5 (1) | Aug 16, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [WP Bulk Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-bulk-delete/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (131) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Bulk Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-delete/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (129) | Aug 16, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 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 | [Bulk Move](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-move/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Jan 28, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [Generate Images (AI) – Magic Post Thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-post-thumbnail/) | 5K+ | 4.3/5 (25) | Aug 24, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 7 | [WOLF – WordPress Posts Bulk Editor and Manager Professional](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-editor/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (27) | Jul 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Bulk Change Media Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-change-media-author/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Aug 31, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [SOOZ – AI for SEO – Bulk Generate Focus Keyphrases, Metadata, Alt Text (SEO Autopilot)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-for-seo/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (14) | Oct 4, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Auto Update Post Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-post-date/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 28, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bulk edit publish date free?
Yes. Bulk edit publish date is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Bulk edit publish date safe to use in 2026?
Bulk edit publish date shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bulk edit publish date?
Bulk edit publish date is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,587 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 213 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bulk edit publish date work with WordPress 7.1?
Bulk edit publish date is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Bulk edit publish date need?
Bulk edit publish date requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Bulk edit publish date last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 15, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Bulk edit publish date?
Bulk edit publish date is developed and maintained by dahousecatz.

### What are the best alternatives to Bulk edit publish date?
The most popular alternatives to Bulk edit publish date are Manage (100K+ installs), WP Bulk Delete (90K+ installs) and Bulk Delete (30K+ installs).


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