# Сontrol Post Modified Date

> Сontrol Post Modified Date has 10+ active installs and 102 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Сontrol Post Modified Date is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to optionally keep the last post modified date unchanged when you update the post in WordPress Classic Editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,938
- **Downloads (30 days):** 102 (+96.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jetmonsters (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jetmonsters/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/control-post-modified-date/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/date/) | #89 | 166 |
| [last-modified](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/last-modified/) | #16 | 18 |
| [modified date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modified-date/) | #5 | 10 |
| [post date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-date/) | #5 | 10 |
| [post modified](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-modified/) | #5 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| date | >100 | 10,000 |
| last-modified | #39 | 941 |
| modified date | #32 | 1,357 |
| post date | >100 | 8,790 |
| post modified | #55 | 2,044 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [WP Date and Time Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-date-and-time-shortcode/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | Aug 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 | [WP Author, Date and Meta Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-author-date-and-meta-remover/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (25) | Jan 25, 2021 | 38/100 |
| 6 | [Show/Hide Content at Set Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-to-show-or-hide-content/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (33) | Oct 1, 2019 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [Meks Time Ago](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-time-ago/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (9) | Dec 4, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 8 | [WP-Persian](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-persian/) | 7K+ | 4.2/5 (32) | Sep 11, 2020 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [Bulk Datetime Change](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-datetime-change/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 18, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Seed Buddhist Year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seed-buddhist-year/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (11) | Aug 6, 2024 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Сontrol Post Modified Date free?
Yes. Сontrol Post Modified Date is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Сontrol Post Modified Date safe to use in 2026?
Сontrol Post Modified Date is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Сontrol Post Modified Date?
Сontrol Post Modified Date is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,938 times since it launched in November 2023. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Сontrol Post Modified Date work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Сontrol Post Modified Date up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7 or newer.

### What PHP version does Сontrol Post Modified Date need?
Сontrol Post Modified Date requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Сontrol Post Modified Date last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Сontrol Post Modified Date?
Сontrol Post Modified Date is developed and maintained by jetmonsters.

### What are the best alternatives to Сontrol Post Modified Date?
The most popular alternatives to Сontrol Post Modified Date are WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs), Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs) and WP Date and Time Shortcode (10K+ installs).


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