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Lock Last Modified Date

With this plugin, you can prevent the last modified date from being updated for minor edits, such as fixing typos or updating thumbnails.
Rating
4/5
Version
1.0.0
Active installations
40
Last updated
Jun 27, 2025
Lock Last Modified Date

Lock Last Modified Date allows you to control when your post’s modified date gets updated. This is particularly useful when:

  • Making minor typo corrections
  • Updating thumbnails or images
  • Making small formatting changes
  • Any other minor edits where you don’t want to update the last modified date

Features

  • Compatible with both Classic Editor and Gutenberg
  • Simple toggle interface in the post editor
  • Maintains the original modified date when enabled
  • Works with all post types
  • No configuration needed

Available Filter Hook

nextfly_llmd_modified_time_format( $format )

Use this filter to customize the date/time format in the editor.

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Tested up to
WordPress 6.8.3
This plugin is available for download for your site.