Last Modified Posts
LMP allows you to add in your sidebar a widget that will display the last modified articles in descending order of modification date.
Consider an alternative
Last Modified Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Last Modified Posts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| modified | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| updated | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Last Modified Posts
From the official readme · v3.6Description
LMP allows you to add in your sidebar a widget that will display the last modified articles in descending order of modification date.
Settings to customize:
- Allow you to set title widget
- Display Number of items
- Display modified date
- Display thumbnails
If no thumbnail was found for the article, LMP will add a generic image.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload the plugin files to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/Last-Modified-Posts’ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Apparence->Widget to configure the plugin
Frequently asked questions
No image/thumbnail options?
Your theme needs to support Post Thumbnail, please go to https://codex.wordpress.org/Post_Thumbnails to read more info and how to activate it in your theme. By default, LMP display generic thumbnail.
Thumbnail Size
By default LMP have 100×100 size.
How to change default Thumbnail
Upload your default image in /wp-content/plugins/Last-Modified-Posts/assets/image. Only PNG file. Size : 100*100.
How to add custom style?
The plugin comes with a very basic style, if you want to add custom style please do wp_dequeue_style to remove the default stylesheet. Place the code below in your theme functions.php. Then you can add your custom style using Custom CSS plugin or in your theme style.css. Here’s the plugin selector .LPM_Widget .LPM_Widget .LPM_post-modified .flotte .textleft .lightinfo
How to widget white backgound color?
In your backend wordpress, clic on “Apparence”. Click on “Additional CSS”. Add .LPM_Widget {background-color:#fff;} Click on publish.
Changelog
Uninstall old versions and install version 3
3.5
- Code rewrite
- Add add internationalization file
- readme.txt update
3.1
- readme.txt update
3.0
- Code rewrite
- Add the option “see thumbnail”
2.0
- Add the option “see modification date”
- Minor bug fix
Screenshots
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FAQ
Last Modified Posts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Last Modified Posts free?
Yes. Last Modified Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Last Modified Posts safe to use in 2026?
Last Modified Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Last Modified Posts?
Last Modified Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,907 times since it launched in February 2016. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does Last Modified Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Last Modified Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Last Modified Posts need?
Last Modified Posts requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Last Modified Posts last updated?
The latest version, 3.6, was released on May 27, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Last Modified Posts?
Last Modified Posts is developed and maintained by freetools.
What are the best alternatives to Last Modified Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Last Modified Posts are Last Modified (80+ installs), Post Updated Date for Divi (20+ installs) and User Last Modified (20+ installs).
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