Last Updated Shortcode
v1.0.1by Luke Mlsna · updated 11 years ago
Creates a shortcode to display the date/time when a post/page was last updated (with optional formatting).
- Rank
- #7,727
- Down9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 754
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.7K
- 15,651 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Last Updated Shortcode at a glance
Last Updated Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Luke Mlsna with 700+ active installs, the #7,727 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 75% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 1, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “echo”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats206 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Last Updated Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 754 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 754 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 756 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 755 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 756 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 756 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 756 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 756 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 758 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 759 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 757 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 757 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 772 |
Rank over time
#7,727 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,727 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,718 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,723 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,729 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,723 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,722 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,722 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,718 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,707 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,705 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,735 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,739 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,733 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.94% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 13, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 1, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Last Updated Shortcode
How many websites use Last Updated Shortcode?
Last Updated Shortcode is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,727 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Last Updated Shortcode been downloaded?
15,651 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Last Updated Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 1, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Last Updated Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Last Updated Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Last Updated Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Last Updated Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Last Updated Shortcode?
The plugins most like Last Updated Shortcode, by the tags they share, are WP Date and Time Shortcode (10K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Shortcoder (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 754 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 15.7K |
| Author | Luke Mlsna |
| First released | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 1, 2016 |
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