Post Date Labels
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…
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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Post Date Labels stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 |
| date labels | >100 |
| date prefix | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| post date | >100 |
About Post Date Labels
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
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 custom labels to make your post dates more meaningful.
Key Features:
- Add custom prefix and suffix labels to post date blocks
- Separate labels for published and modified dates
- Automatic detection of date type (published vs modified)
- Clean, semantic HTML output with proper CSS classes
- Works seamlessly with the WordPress block editor
- Lightweight and performance-optimized
- No configuration required – works out of the box
Use Cases:
- Add “Published on” before publication dates
- Add “Last updated” before modification dates
- Include timezone information after dates
- Create custom date formatting with contextual labels
- Improve content accessibility and user experience
How It Works:
The plugin automatically detects whether a post date block is displaying the published date or modified date and applies the appropriate labels. You can customize the labels directly in the block editor sidebar when editing a post date block.
Developer Friendly:
- Clean, well-documented code
- Follows WordPress coding standards
- Extensible architecture
- Proper CSS classes for styling customization
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/post-date-labelsdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Edit any post or page and add a Post Date block.
- In the block sidebar, you’ll find new options to add prefix and suffix labels for both published and modified dates.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin work with all themes?
Yes, Post Date Labels works with any theme that supports the WordPress block editor. The plugin adds semantic HTML with proper CSS classes that can be styled to match your theme.
Can I style the labels differently?
Absolutely! The plugin adds specific CSS classes for each label type: – .post-date-prefix and .post-date-suffix for general styling – .post-date-published-prefix, .post-date-published-suffix for published date labels – .post-date-modified-prefix, .post-date-modified-suffix for modified date labels
Does this affect site performance?
No, the plugin is designed to be lightweight and only loads minimal CSS and JavaScript when needed. It has no impact on your site’s loading speed.
Can I use different labels for published and modified dates?
Yes! The plugin automatically detects whether the post date block is showing the published date or modified date and applies the appropriate labels.
Is this compatible with caching plugins?
Yes, Post Date Labels is fully compatible with all major caching plugins as it doesn’t use any dynamic server-side processing that would conflict with caching.
Changelog
Initial release of Post Date Labels. Add contextual labels to your post date blocks!
1.0.3
- Dev: Update freemius SDK and maintenance update.
1.0.2
- Dev: Update freemius SDK and maintenance update.
1.0.1
- Initial release
1.0.0
- Internal release
- Add prefix and suffix labels to post date blocks
- Automatic detection of published vs modified dates
- Clean HTML output with semantic CSS classes
- Block editor integration with sidebar controls
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FAQ
Post Date Labels: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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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