Last Updated DateTime in Posts
A WordPress Plugin will displays the Last Updated Date & Time in your posts instead of creation date
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Last Updated DateTime in Po… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| modified date | >100 |
| modified time | >100 |
| updated date | >100 |
| updated time | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Last Updated DateTime in Posts
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
A WordPress Plugin will displays the Last Updated Date & Time in your posts instead of creation date
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ folder.
- Go to the Plugins page and activate the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this plugin?
You simply activate the plugin. It will change the default date in single post into post’s modified date.
How to uninstall the plugin?
Simply deactivate and delete the plugin.
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FAQ
Last Updated DateTime in Posts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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 45 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 (80+ installs) and Sort By Modified (60+ installs).
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