# Post Date Labels

> Post Date Labels has <10 active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Post Date Labels works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Post Date Labels is a lightweight WordPress plugin that enhances the post date block by allowing you to add contextual labels before and after the date. Perfect for adding context like “Published on”, “Last updated”, or…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 692
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+26.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Small Plugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/smallplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-date-labels/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-editor/) | >100 | 354 |
| [date labels](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/date-labels/) | #1 | 1 |
| [date prefix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/date-prefix/) | #1 | 1 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,294 |
| [post date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-date/) | #10 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 | 9,640 |
| date labels | >100 | 4,004 |
| date prefix | >100 | 1,844 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,822 |
| post date | >100 | 8,830 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,248) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (5,924) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 5 | [Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-blocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (214) | Oct 5, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 6 | [GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenkit-blocks-addon/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Sep 27, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [Better Font Awesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-font-awesome/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (88) | Sep 10, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 8 | [Spectra Blocks – AI Website Builder for the Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spectra-blocks/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (47) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks for Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-blocks/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (729) | Sep 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Gutenverse – WordPress Blocks, Page Builder & Site Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenverse/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (190) | Sep 24, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Post Date Labels free?
Yes. Post Date Labels is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Post Date Labels safe to use in 2026?
Post Date Labels works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Date Labels?
Post Date Labels is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 692 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Date Labels work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Date Labels is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Post Date Labels need?
Post Date Labels requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Post Date Labels last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on April 30, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Post Date Labels?
Post Date Labels is developed and maintained by Small Plugins.

### What are the best alternatives to Post Date Labels?
The most popular alternatives to Post Date Labels are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).


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