Description
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.
Screenshots
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/lock-last-modified-datedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the checkbox in the post editor’s publish box to lock/unlock the modified date
FAQ
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Does it support Classic Editor?
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Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with Classic Editor.
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Does it support Gutenberg Editor?
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Yes, the plugin works seamlessly with the Gutenberg editor.
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Where can I find the lock option?
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In Classic Editor: Look for the checkbox in the Publish meta box.
In Gutenberg: Find the toggle in the post settings sidebar under the “Status & Visibility” panel.
Reviews
јуни 30, 2025
Its mssing the key functionality to be the all round soluton but great at what it does
Contributors & Developers
“Lock Last Modified Date” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.1.1
- Changed: Minimum WordPress version is now 6.6
- Fixed: Locking an already published post in the Block Editor reset its modified date to the publication date instead of preserving it
- Fixed: Turning the lock on in the Block Editor was ignored for that save on posts whose content contains no block markup, such as older Classic Editor posts
- Fixed: Revisions of a locked post were saved with an empty modified date
1.1.0
- Fixed: Modified date now correctly set to the backdated publication date when locking on first publish
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Added support for both Classic Editor and Gutenberg
- Implemented date locking functionality
- Added filter hook for date format customization