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List Last Changes

By rbaer

Site Administration & Utilities / Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

List Last Changes Review - In-Depth Analysis

Displays a list of recent changes made to a WordPress site. Configurable via widget, shortcode, or block editor.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin shows a list of the last changes made on a WordPress site. You can display this list in the widget area, using a shortcode, or in the Gutenberg block editor. The list can include changed pages and posts, which is configurable.

Additional features allow you to select the number of entries displayed, define specific pages to be excluded, and show the author or last editor of each page or post. You can also choose to order the list by date modified or date published.

To exclude a specific page or post from the list, you can add a custom field when editing the page or post. This allows for flexible management of which changes are visible in the list.

The plugin also provides options for formatting the displayed information, including the use of templates to customize how the change entries appear.

Comparing to Alternatives

List Last Changes stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing this functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple to set up and use
Effectively highlights updated site content
Works reliably as described
Lightweight and non-intrusive
Positive user feedback on functionality

Weaknesses

Limited customization options such as adding links in templates
Had a significant bug in version 1.0.2 causing site issues
Security vulnerability fixed only in recent update
No pro version or advanced features available

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews and no low-star ratings, users generally express strong satisfaction with the plugin's performance and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'Works as described as a smartcode' - Ray
'Really simple to set up and makes a great feature' - madideas
'Good plugin' with no problems caused - clickforcharity.net
'Top plugin' - seegeist
'Good one' - davidjackson5

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Previous version 1.0.2 caused website breakage
Limited template customization options
Had a medium severity stored XSS vulnerability fixed in version 1.2.2

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, easy-to-use plugin to display recent changes on their WordPress site without needing advanced customization.

Not ideal for

Those requiring extensive template customization, advanced features, or who prioritize plugins with no history of security vulnerabilities may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core functionality to list recent changes effectively with minimal setup.

Final Verdict

List Last Changes is a solid, user-friendly plugin that fulfills its purpose well, earning high praise from users for ease of use and reliability. Its unique position without direct alternatives makes it a valuable tool for those needing to showcase recent site updates.

However, users should be aware of its past security vulnerability, which has been addressed, and the lack of advanced customization or a pro version. Overall, it offers good value for users with straightforward needs but may not suit those seeking more robust features or security assurances.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free List Last Changes plugin.

last changes

widget

shortcode

block editor

Screenshots

FAQ

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