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Total downloads: 274
Active installs: 30
Total reviews: 1
Average rating: 4
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 6/27/2025 (187 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 6/27/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 187 days ago • 1 reviews

40/100

Is Lock Last Modified Date abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 187 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Developers

NEXTFLY® Web Design (Owner)2

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Description

Lock Last Modified Date allows you to control when your post’s modified date gets updated. This is particularly useful when:

  • Making minor typo corrections
  • Updating thumbnails or images
  • Making small formatting changes
  • Any other minor edits where you don’t want to update the last modified date

Features

  • Compatible with both Classic Editor and Gutenberg
  • Simple toggle interface in the post editor
  • Maintains the original modified date when enabled
  • Works with all post types
  • No configuration needed

Available Filter Hook

nextfly_llmd_modified_time_format( $format )

Use this filter to customize the date/time format in the editor.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/lock-last-modified-date directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Use the checkbox in the post editor’s publish box to lock/unlock the modified date

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it support Classic Editor?

Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with Classic Editor.

Does it support Gutenberg Editor?

Yes, the plugin works seamlessly with the Gutenberg editor.

Where can I find the lock option?

In Classic Editor: Look for the checkbox in the Publish meta box.
In Gutenberg: Find the toggle in the post settings sidebar under the “Status & Visibility” panel.

Review feed

shawfactor
6/30/2025

Great start

Its mssing the key functionality to be the all round soluton but great at what it does

Screenshots

  1. Classic Editor interface

    Classic Editor interface

  2. Gutenberg Editor interface

    Gutenberg Editor interface

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Added support for both Classic Editor and Gutenberg
  • Implemented date locking functionality
  • Added filter hook for date format customization
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