# Last modified header

> Last modified header has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Last modified header shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Automatically send HTTP Header “last-modified”. You can use post last modification time or creation date… (settings in administration)**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 3,141
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+29.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 11, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pcdr.marty (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pcdrmarty/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/last-modified-header/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [last-modified](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/last-modified/) | #9 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| last-modified | >100 | 941 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Last Modified Info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-last-modified-info/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (850) | Jan 30, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 2 | [Last Modified Timestamp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/last-modified-timestamp/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (28) | Aug 16, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [Show modified Date in admin lists](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-modified-date-in-admin-lists/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (32) | Sep 15, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Change Last Modified Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/change-last-modified-date/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Sep 11, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 5 | [Post Updated Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-updated-date/) | 500+ | 3.7/5 (11) | May 1, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Last-Modified and If-Modified-Since Headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/last-modified-and-if-modified-since-headers/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 20, 2021 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Freshtag – Last Modified Info & Timestamp, Detect Old Content, Boost SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/freshtag/) | 200+ | — | Apr 1, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [WP Last Modified](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-open-last-modified/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 6, 2019 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Products and Orders Last Modified for WC REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/products-and-orders-last-modified-for-wc-rest-api/) | 90+ | — | Feb 3, 2022 | 25/100 |
| 11 | [Lock Last Modified Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lock-last-modified-date/) | 80+ | 4/5 (1) | Sep 14, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Last modified header safe to use in 2026?
Last modified header shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Last modified header?
Last modified header is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,141 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Last modified header work with WordPress 7.1?
Last modified header is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Last modified header last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 11, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Last modified header?
Last modified header is developed and maintained by pcdr.marty.

### What are the best alternatives to Last modified header?
The most popular alternatives to Last modified header are WP Last Modified Info (40K+ installs), Last Modified Timestamp (7K+ installs) and Show modified Date in admin… (6K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/last-modified-header/ · Generated 2026-10-04 16:00 UTC by PageForge