Keep the last modified date unchanged for minor post updates.
Alternatives to UpdateStamp – Last Updated & Last Modified Date
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Automatically display the last modified date on posts, before content or after the title. Supports custom label text and translation.
Bulk-update published and/or modified dates of posts, pages, custom post types and comments — batched, safe and timeout-free.
Show modified date column in the lists of pages and posts in the WordPress admin panel.
Lock Last Modified Datev1.1.1
With this plugin, you can prevent the last modified date from being updated for minor edits, such as fixing typos or updating thumbnails.
YBP Modify Date Controlv1.0.12
Easily control post modification dates. Choose to keep the original date, reset it, or set a manual date. Compatible with WordPress 7.1 and PHP 8.3.
Show a "Last Updated" date on posts and pages. SEO-friendly time markup, custom labels and date formats, works with any theme. No JavaScript.
Display the “Last Modified” date on posts, pages, and products to signal freshness, boost SEO, and increase visitor trust
WP Last Modified Infov1.9.6
Ultimate Last Modified Plugin for WordPress with Gutenberg support. Use shortcodes to show last modified info on WP 4.7+ sites.
Post Date Labelsv1.0.3
Add contextual labels (prefix/suffix) to post date blocks in the WordPress block editor.