Last modified header
Automatically send HTTP Header “last-modified”. You can use post last modification time or creation date… (settings in administration)
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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Last modified header stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| last-modified | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Last modified header
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Automatically send HTTP Header “last-modified”.
You can use post last modification time or creation date… (settings in administration)
Installation
Upload last_modified_header.php to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory and
activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
That’s all 🙂
For developers
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FAQ
Last modified header: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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).
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