# DateSweep – Bulk Update Post & Page Dates

> DateSweep has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 113 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 70/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** DateSweep is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

**Bulk-update published and/or modified dates of posts, pages, custom post types and comments — batched, safe and timeout-free.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 296
- **Downloads (30 days):** 113 (+34.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 70/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.6.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** digtiz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/digtiz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/datesweep/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bulk edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bulk-edit/) | #45 | 116 |
| [change date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change-date/) | #1 | 1 |
| [modified date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modified-date/) | #4 | 10 |
| [post date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-date/) | #3 | 10 |
| [published date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/published-date/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bulk edit | >100 | 3,248 |
| change date | #49 | 8,551 |
| modified date | #28 | 1,357 |
| post date | >100 | 8,790 |
| published date | #12 | 2,522 |

## Version adoption

- 2.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Quick Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-featured-images/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (235) | Aug 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [BEAR – Bulk Editor for WooCommerce Professional. AI assistant on board (MCP Server)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-bulk-editor/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (227) | Oct 1, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [ACF Quick Edit Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-quickedit-fields/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (43) | Jan 11, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [PW WooCommerce Bulk Edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pw-bulk-edit/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (238) | Sep 13, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Media Library Helper — Bulk edit image ALT, caption & description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-helper/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (58) | Dec 3, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 6 | [Smart Manager – WooCommerce Bulk Edit: Products, Orders, Users & More (Spreadsheet)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-manager-for-wp-e-commerce/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (288) | Sep 25, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Bulk remove posts from category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-remove-posts-from-category/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (100) | Jun 14, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [Bulk Edit Products for WooCommerce – WP Sheet Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-bulk-edit-products/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (228) | Aug 22, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 9 | [Bulk Edit Posts and Products in Spreadsheet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sheet-editor-bulk-spreadsheet-editor-for-posts-and-pages/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (216) | Aug 22, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 10 | [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 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is DateSweep free?
Yes. DateSweep is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is DateSweep safe to use in 2026?
DateSweep is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DateSweep?
DateSweep is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 296 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 113 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DateSweep work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested DateSweep up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does DateSweep need?
DateSweep requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was DateSweep last updated?
The latest version, 2.6.1, was released on August 19, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes DateSweep?
DateSweep is developed and maintained by digtiz.

### What are the best alternatives to DateSweep?
The most popular alternatives to DateSweep are Quick Featured Images (50K+ installs), BEAR (30K+ installs) and ACF Quick Edit Fields (30K+ installs).


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