Plugins Last Updated Column
This plugin adds 2 columns to the admin plugin's page to show when each plugin was last updated and upgraded.
Use with caution
Plugins Last Updated Column works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (600+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (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 Plugins Last Updated Column stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| last-updated | #5 |
| plugin closed | #30 |
| plugins | >100 |
| plugins last updated | #6 |
| updated | #15 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 7 reviews
About Plugins Last Updated Column
From the official readme · v0.1.5Description
This plugin adds two columns to the plugin’s page in WordPress’s admin to show when each plugin was “Last Updated” by the developer and when the plugin was “Last Upgraded” on the site. The “Last Updated” column will also show “Plugin not found” OR “Plugin has been closed!” if the plugin isn’t on the repo anymore or has been closed.
The first time you load the plugins page, it may load very slowly if you have a lot of plugins due to many API calls made to WordPress.org in order to retrieve the last updated information.
This plugin makes 1 API call for each plugin installed. This data is cached for 24 hours, unless you manually clear the cache clearing via Admin Menu > Plugins > Plugin Columns.
The idea for this plugin’s functionality and the artwork was by Karissa Skirmont‘s of Profoundly Purple.
Plugin Developed by Steven Kohlmeyer with contributions by [Michael Preslar (http://drzimp.com “drzimp.com”)].
Installation
- Install this plugin either via the WordPress.org plugin directory, or by uploading the files to your server.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress. If in a Multisite install, “Network Activate” to show on ALL sites in the install or only Activate individually on a per site basis.
- That’s it. You’re ready to go clean up your plugin list of old or closed plugins!
Changelog
0.1.5
- Last Updated Column now displays if the plugin has been closed or isn’t on the repo
- getPluginsLastUpdated() now respects WP_DEBUG
- Updated description
0.1.4
- Fixed security issue
0.1.3
- Fixed debug warnings
0.1.2
- Version bump – Plugin still works as expected with WordPress 6.5.2
0.1.1
- Version bump – Plugin still works as expected with WordPress 6.0.1
0.1.0
- Version number bump – Plugin still works as expected with WordPress 5.6
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FAQ
Plugins Last Updated Column: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Plugins Last Updated Column free?
Yes. Plugins Last Updated Column is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Plugins Last Updated Column safe to use in 2026?
Plugins Last Updated Column works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Plugins Last Updated Column?
Plugins Last Updated Column is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,914 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 171 times in the last 30 days.
Does Plugins Last Updated Column work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugins Last Updated Column is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Plugins Last Updated Column last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.5, was released on April 4, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Plugins Last Updated Column?
Plugins Last Updated Column is developed and maintained by Fastmover.
What are the best alternatives to Plugins Last Updated Column?
The most popular alternatives to Plugins Last Updated Column are Show modified Date in admin… (6K+ installs), Post Updated Date (500+ installs) and last updated (100+ installs).
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