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
FAQ
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How do I change the date format?
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Go to Settings > SEOTurtle Last Updated Date and choose from the available date formats or use your WordPress default.
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Can I remove the “Last updated:” prefix?
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Yes! In the settings page, you can choose to hide the prefix or customize the text.
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Does this work with custom post types?
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Yes, the shortcode works with any post type that supports modified dates.
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Can I use this in widgets?
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Yes, the shortcode works in text widgets that support shortcodes.
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Will this slow down my site?
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No, the plugin is extremely lightweight and only runs when the shortcode is used.
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Contributors & Developers
“SEOTurtle Last Updated Date” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Basic shortcode functionality
- Settings page with date format options
- Prefix text customization