# last updated

> last updated has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** last updated shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Provides a widget that displays posts (all post-types supported, custom as well) marked as significantly updated with the date of the update (optionally).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 11,016
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+41.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 18, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** hobbeshunter (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wudi96/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/last-updated/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type/) | #63 | 271 |
| [last-updated](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/last-updated/) | #4 | 8 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | #91 | 489 |
| [simple](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple/) | #28 | 177 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,306 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post type | >100 | 10,000 |
| last-updated | >100 | 3,730 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| simple | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-permalinks/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | May 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Post Type Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-widgets/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Jun 2, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator – WCK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Jul 15, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Remove CPT base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-cpt-base/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (33) | Dec 1, 2025 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mb-custom-post-type/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-type-permalinks/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Kwayy HTML Sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kwayy-html-sitemap/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Sep 7, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Post Type Maker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-maker/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Jul 11, 2022 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Multiple Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-featured-images/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (28) | Aug 20, 2020 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [WP Ultimate Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ultimate-post-grid/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (32) | Aug 19, 2026 | 82/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is last updated free?
Yes. last updated is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is last updated safe to use in 2026?
last updated shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use last updated?
last updated is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,016 times since it launched in October 2013. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does last updated work with WordPress 7.1?
last updated 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 last updated?
The latest version, 2.1, was released on October 18, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes last updated?
last updated is developed and maintained by hobbeshunter.

### What are the best alternatives to last updated?
The most popular alternatives to last updated are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+ installs), Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+ installs) and Custom Post Types and Custo… (10K+ installs).


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