YBP Modify Date Control
Easily control post modification dates. Choose to keep the original date, reset it, or set a manual date. Compatible with WordPress 7.1 and PHP 8.3.
Use with caution
YBP Modify Date Control works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where YBP Modify Date Control stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| administration | >100 |
| control | >100 |
| modified date | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| update | >100 |
About YBP Modify Date Control
From the official readme · v1.0.12Description
This plugin provides a simple way to manage post modification dates in WordPress. It’s particularly useful when you want to fix minor typos without changing the “last updated” date, or when you want to manually set a date for significant updates.
Features:
* Normal Update: Updates as per standard WordPress behavior.
* Keep Original: Update content without changing the modified date.
* Reset: Resets the modified date to match the publication date.
* Manual: Set any date and time manually via a calendar picker.
It supports both Gutenberg (Block Editor) and the Classic Editor and is compatible with WordPress 7.1 environments.
Installation
- Upload the
ybp-modify-date-controlfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
1.0.12
- Changed: Posts that have never been published now default to Reset, keeping the modified date aligned with the publication date until first publication.
- Added: Publication history is tracked so previously published posts continue to default to Normal Update even if moved back to draft, pending, future, or private status.
- Fixed: Updated meta box compatibility flags for the Block Editor and WordPress 7.1.
- Fixed: Restored modified-date control for private posts.
- Updated: Tested up to WordPress 7.1.
1.0.11
- Fixed: Modified date control options now apply properly during draft, pending, and auto-draft saves, expanding support beyond just published and scheduled posts. Fully tested and verified on WordPress 7.0 and PHP 8.3.
1.0.10
- Major Refactoring: Renamed to “YBP Modify Date Control” for better distinctiveness.
- Fully localized via .po files. Removed all Japanese from PHP files and headers.
- Updated PHP requirement to 7.0 and WordPress requirement to 6.0.
- Fixed security by escaping all output functions (Plugin Check compliant).
1.0.9
- Fixed: Updated minimum PHP requirement to 7.0.
- Fixed: Translated descriptions in the readme into English.
1.0.8
- Internationalization: Prepared for translation into multiple languages. Added translation text domain.
1.0.7
- Updated “Tested up to” to WordPress 6.9 and synchronized versioning.
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FAQ
YBP Modify Date Control: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is YBP Modify Date Control free?
Yes. YBP Modify Date Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is YBP Modify Date Control safe to use in 2026?
YBP Modify Date Control works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use YBP Modify Date Control?
YBP Modify Date Control is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 405 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does YBP Modify Date Control work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested YBP Modify Date Control up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does YBP Modify Date Control need?
YBP Modify Date Control requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was YBP Modify Date Control last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.12, was released on August 14, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes YBP Modify Date Control?
YBP Modify Date Control is developed and maintained by minin4728.
What are the best alternatives to YBP Modify Date Control?
The most popular alternatives to YBP Modify Date Control are Adminimize (200K+ installs), Remove Dashboard Access (30K+ installs) and Error Log Monitor (20K+ installs).
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