Last Updated Shortcode
Creates the [lastupdated] shortcode to display the date and/or time of the last update to a post or page. If used without any arguments, it will display the date in the format configured in the Settings > General tab…
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Last Updated Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (700+ active installs)
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Last Updated Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| display | >100 |
| echo | >100 |
| last | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| time | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 10 reviews
About Last Updated Shortcode
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Creates the [lastupdated] shortcode to display the date and/or time of the last update to a post or page. If used without any arguments, it will display the date in the format configured in the Settings > General tab. It supports several optional arguments: format, before, and after. These options allow you to change how the date/time is formatted and if anything should appear before or after the date/time is displayed.
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Support
Donations
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Installation
- Download the latest zip file and extract the
last-updated-shortcodedirectory. - Upload this directory inside your
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate ‘Literal Shortcode’ on the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Insert the shortcode in a post or page to return the date/time it was last modified.
Changelog
Purely cosmetic update for WordPress 4.4.
1.0.1
- Purely cosmetic update for WordPress 4.4
1.0.0
- First released version.
- There may still be bugs, but I can’t find any.
Screenshots
![The default text that will be displayed when using the shortcode with no arguments [lastupdated].](https://ps.w.org/last-updated-shortcode/trunk/screenshot-1.png?rev=1567225)
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FAQ
Last Updated Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Last Updated Shortcode free?
Yes. Last Updated Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Last Updated Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Last Updated Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Last Updated Shortcode?
Last Updated Shortcode is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,352 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 123 times in the last 30 days.
Does Last Updated Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Last Updated Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Last Updated Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on January 1, 2016 (11 years ago).
Who makes Last Updated Shortcode?
Last Updated Shortcode is developed and maintained by Luke Mlsna.
What are the best alternatives to Last Updated Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Last Updated Shortcode are Show User Registration Date (900+ installs), Show User ID (700+ installs) and Plugins List (700+ installs).
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