SEOTurtle Last Updated Date
Display the last modified date of your posts and pages with a simple [seoturtlelud_last_updated] shortcode. Perfect for showing content freshness.
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Maintained • Last updated 126 days ago
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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
- Upload the
last-updated-datefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure settings under Settings > SEOTurtle Last Updated Date
- Use the
[seoturtlelud_last_updated]shortcode in your content
Frequently Asked Questions
Go to Settings > SEOTurtle Last Updated Date and choose from the available date formats or use your WordPress default.
Yes! In the settings page, you can choose to hide the prefix or customize the text.
Yes, the shortcode works with any post type that supports modified dates.
Yes, the shortcode works in text widgets that support shortcodes.
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