Wajeez OTD

A quick and light plugin that shows previous blog posts published on this date in past years.

Now supporting translations, with English and Arabic languages files by default.

You can show Password-protected posts, Thumbnails, and select how many posts to show and from how many years back.

Installation:
1. Upload the plugin to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin dashboard.
3. Add the widget to your theme (from Appearance) to display posts in your preferred location.

Plugin Name: On This Day – Nostalgic Blog Posts

Description:

Relive your blog’s history with On This Day, a lightweight WordPress plugin that showcases posts published on this exact date in previous years. Perfect for sparking nostalgia, this plugin highlights past content, re-engages visitors, and encourages them to explore more of your archives.

Key Features:
– Nostalgic Throwbacks – Automatically displays past posts published “on this day” to evoke memories and keep old content fresh.
– Enhanced Engagement – Encourages readers to dive deeper into your blog by rediscovering older posts.
– Lightweight & Fast – Simple integration with minimal performance impact.
– Customizable Display – Choose how posts are shown (titles, excerpts, or featured images) to match your site’s style.
– SEO-Friendly – Helps recycle evergreen content, improving visibility and reducing bounce rates.

Why Use It?
Great for blogs, news sites, and personal journals, On This Day turns your archives into a dynamic, interactive experience. Whether celebrating milestones, revisiting popular posts, or just sharing a blast from the past, this plugin keeps your content alive and readers hooked.

Let your readers take a trip down memory lane—install On This Day today!

(Perfect for bloggers who want to maximize their archives while keeping engagement high.)

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   Sample of posts

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   Settings page

2.0.0

• Added proper filter hook for plugin action links
• Added input sanitization for numeric settings
• Improved date/time handling with WordPress functions
• Added error handling with try-catch blocks
• Added file existence checks before loading CSS
• Added nonce verification for the settings form
• Improved security with proper escaping throughout
• Fixed missing/incorrect HTML closing tags.

1.1.4

• Last stable version of the old plugin