Recently Updated Pages
This plugin shows recently updated pages on the sidebar widget.
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Recently Updated Pages shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (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 Recently Updated Pages stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| page | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| recent | >100 |
| updated | #56 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 3 reviews
About Recently Updated Pages
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
Sometimes when you update one of your pages on the WordPress blog you would want visitors to know about those. This widget will create a sidebar
box with a list of pages you’ve recently updated. It also shows the date of the update beside the page title. You can choose whether to display the update date and in what format.
You’ve an option to display the Posts in the list as well. If checked (through admin panel) the list will include the Posts along with the list of Pages.
You can use WP’s shortcode to display the last update date of the page or blog posts. Date/time format for the shortcode can be controlled through the widget settings.
V 1.0.4 only fixes the bug related to the widget area where any widget (in admin panel) below RUP’s widget will lockup and cannot be moved.
V 2.0.0 widget code updated to make it combatible with WordPress v. 6.6.2
Installation
This plugin can be installed in the standard plugin installation process.
i.e.
- Upload
recently_updated_pages.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory (may also create a directory under/wp-content/plugins/to keep files organized) - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to
Widgetssection underAppearancemenu - Drag the
Recently Updated Pageswidget into theAvailable Widgetssection - Position the widget in the location of choice in the sidebar you want it to be on
Frequently asked questions
What if I keep the title blank?
By default the widget will show “Recently Updated Pages” as the title. If you want to display a different title, type it in and save.
How many pages will it show in the list?
You can define it through the widget editor in the WordPress admin panel. Specify the number and save.
Will I be able to show my blog POST titles in the list?
Yes, now you can. Check the option to include the blog Posts in the list and it will show them along with the Page list.
Is there a way to hide the last update date?
Yes, you can do that. Toggle the checkbox to hide or display the date.
Can I change the date format?
There is now a text box to specify the date format. There’s also a small help below the admin form in the Widget section.
How do I use the shortcode?
There are two ways you can use it. Either by modifying the template files (e.g. single.php or page.php or footer.php) of the currently running theme or you can add the shortcode within the blog post or page through the WP admin post/page editors. To use the shortcode within the template file add the following PHP code: To use the shortcode through the post/page editor: [rup_display_update_date]
Can I control the date/time format for the shortcode?
Yes, you can. Through the widget settings (WP Admin > Appearance > Widgets > Recently Updated Pages) you can now control the date/time format for shortcodes.
I’m trying to display the update date/time like 20th Aug 2010 at 5:30pm, but the word “at” shows up like “pm31”. Why?
Because PHP’s date function will recognize the characters “a” and “t” as format parameters and parse them. In order to show the word “at” you will need to escape both characters like “\a\t”.
Changelog
1.0.0
- First release
1.0.1
- Added feature to display list of recently updated blog Posts along with the pages
1.0.2
- Added the feature to hide/display the update date
- Added the feature to specify the date format
1.0.3
- Added the feature to use shortcodes and control its date/time format
1.0.4
- Bug fix: Fixed the admin panel widget area issue where any widget below RUP widget will lock up.
2.0.0
- Latest version compatibility: Updated the code to make this plugin compatible with WordPress v. 6.6.2
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FAQ
Recently Updated Pages: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Recently Updated Pages free?
Yes. Recently Updated Pages is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Recently Updated Pages safe to use in 2026?
Recently Updated Pages shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Recently Updated Pages?
Recently Updated Pages is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,033 times since it launched in September 2009. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.
Does Recently Updated Pages work with WordPress 7.1?
Recently Updated Pages is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Recently Updated Pages last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on October 19, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Recently Updated Pages?
Recently Updated Pages is developed and maintained by ehsan4php.
What are the best alternatives to Recently Updated Pages?
The most popular alternatives to Recently Updated Pages are Post Type Switcher (200K+ installs), Simple Page Ordering (100K+ installs) and Page Links To (100K+ installs).
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