Plugin info

Total downloads: 91
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 8/26/2025 (126 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 8/26/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 4.7
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.0

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 126 days ago

50/100

Is SEOTurtle Last Updated Date abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 126 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 4.7
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.0

Languages

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Description

The SEOTurtle Last Updated Date plugin provides a simple and effective way to display when your content was last modified. This is essential for:

  • SEO Benefits: Show search engines and readers that your content is fresh and regularly updated
  • User Trust: Let visitors know your content is current and maintained
  • Content Management: Easily identify which posts have been recently updated

Features

  • Simple [seoturtlelud_last_updated] shortcode
  • Customizable date format
  • Optional prefix text (e.g., “Last updated:”)
  • Clean, lightweight code with no bloat
  • Works in posts, pages, and text widgets
  • Settings page for easy configuration

Usage

Simply add [seoturtlelud_last_updated] anywhere in your posts or pages where you want to display the last modified date.

Examples:
* “This guide was [seoturtlelud_last_updated]
* “[seoturtlelud_last_updated] – Updated with the latest information”
* Add to your post template for automatic display

Credits

Developed by SEO Turtle, your partner in technical SEO.

Installation

  1. Upload the last-updated-date folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
  3. Configure settings under Settings > SEOTurtle Last Updated Date
  4. Use the [seoturtlelud_last_updated] shortcode in your content

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change the date format?

Go to Settings > SEOTurtle Last Updated Date and choose from the available date formats or use your WordPress default.

Can I remove the “Last updated:” prefix?

Yes! In the settings page, you can choose to hide the prefix or customize the text.

Does this work with custom post types?

Yes, the shortcode works with any post type that supports modified dates.

Can I use this in widgets?

Yes, the shortcode works in text widgets that support shortcodes.

Will this slow down my site?

No, the plugin is extremely lightweight and only runs when the shortcode is used.

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Basic shortcode functionality
  • Settings page with date format options
  • Prefix text customization