# Last Updated DateTime in Posts

> Last Updated DateTime in Posts has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Last Updated DateTime in Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**A WordPress Plugin will displays the Last Updated Date & Time in your posts instead of creation date**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 3,107
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (+120% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 9, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.16
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Karthik Mani (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/karthikswot/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/last-updated-datetime-in-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [modified date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modified-date/) | #7 | 10 |
| [modified time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modified-time/) | #6 | 6 |
| [updated date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updated-date/) | #1 | 1 |
| [updated time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updated-time/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| modified date | >100 | 1,367 |
| modified time | >100 | 1,823 |
| updated date | >100 | 6,631 |
| updated time | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [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 |
| 2 | [Lock Last Modified Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lock-last-modified-date/) | 70+ | 4/5 (1) | Sep 14, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [Sort By Modified](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sort-by-modified/) | 60+ | 4/5 (4) | Aug 26, 2012 | 29/100 |
| 4 | [DateSweep – Bulk Update Post & Page Dates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/datesweep/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 19, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 5 | [Сontrol Post Modified Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/control-post-modified-date/) | 10+ | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [eesy_MMDate – Manage modified date on website or blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eesy-mmdate/) | <10 | — | Aug 1, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [SEOTurtle Last Updated Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seoturtle-last-updated-date/) | <10 | — | Aug 26, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [YBP Modify Date Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ybp-modify-date-control/) | <10 | — | Aug 14, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 9 | [Last Modified Date for Blog Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-modified-date/) | <10 | — | May 20, 2026 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Last Updated DateTime in Posts free?
Yes. Last Updated DateTime in Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Last Updated DateTime in Posts safe to use in 2026?
Last Updated DateTime in Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Last Updated DateTime in Posts?
Last Updated DateTime in Posts is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,107 times since it launched in August 2022. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Last Updated DateTime in Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Last Updated DateTime in Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Last Updated DateTime in Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 9, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Last Updated DateTime in Posts?
Last Updated DateTime in Posts is developed and maintained by Karthik Mani.

### What are the best alternatives to Last Updated DateTime in Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Last Updated DateTime in Posts are Show modified Date in admin… (6K+ installs), Lock Last Modified Date (70+ installs) and Sort By Modified (60+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/last-updated-datetime-in-posts/ · Generated 2026-10-05 18:52 UTC by PageForge