# Last Modified Date for Blog Post

> Last Modified Date for Blog Post has <10 active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Last Modified Date for Blog Post works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**This plugin automatically shows the last modified date on your WordPress posts — displayed after the post title and before the content. No edits to theme files are needed. You can customize the label text and translate…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 4,109
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+19.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** May 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Liton Arefin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/litonice13/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-modified-date/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [last-modified](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/last-modified/) | #18 | 18 |
| [last-updated](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/last-updated/) | #6 | 8 |
| [modified date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modified-date/) | #6 | 10 |
| [post meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-meta/) | #52 | 52 |
| [recently updated](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recently-updated/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| last-modified | #60 | 947 |
| last-updated | >100 | 3,730 |
| modified date | >100 | 1,365 |
| post meta | >100 | 7,230 |
| recently updated | >100 | 527 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Last Modified Info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-last-modified-info/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (850) | Jan 30, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 2 | [Last Modified Timestamp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/last-modified-timestamp/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (28) | Aug 16, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [Show modified Date in admin lists](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-modified-date-in-admin-lists/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (32) | Sep 15, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Change Last Modified Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/change-last-modified-date/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Sep 11, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 5 | [Post Updated Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-updated-date/) | 500+ | 3.7/5 (11) | May 1, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Last-Modified and If-Modified-Since Headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/last-modified-and-if-modified-since-headers/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 20, 2021 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Freshtag – Last Modified Info & Timestamp, Detect Old Content, Boost SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/freshtag/) | 200+ | — | Apr 1, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [WP Last Modified](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-open-last-modified/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 6, 2019 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [Last modified header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/last-modified-header/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 11, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Products and Orders Last Modified for WC REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/products-and-orders-last-modified-for-wc-rest-api/) | 90+ | — | Feb 3, 2022 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Last Modified Date for Blog Post safe to use in 2026?
Last Modified Date for Blog Post works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Last Modified Date for Blog Post?
Last Modified Date for Blog Post is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,109 times since it launched in December 2017. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Last Modified Date for Blog Post work with WordPress 7.1?
Last Modified Date for Blog Post is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Last Modified Date for Blog Post need?
Last Modified Date for Blog Post requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Last Modified Date for Blog Post last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on May 20, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Last Modified Date for Blog Post?
Last Modified Date for Blog Post is developed and maintained by Liton Arefin.

### What are the best alternatives to Last Modified Date for Blog Post?
The most popular alternatives to Last Modified Date for Blog Post are WP Last Modified Info (40K+ installs), Last Modified Timestamp (7K+ installs) and Show modified Date in admin… (6K+ installs).


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