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WP Old Post Date Remover

By Ben Meredith

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

WP Old Post Date Remover Review - In-Depth Analysis

Removes the date stamp from older posts while keeping it on newer ones. Ideal for evergreen content.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.74/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 16+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Old Post Date Remover removes the distractingly old date from otherwise perfectly good evergreen content on your WordPress blog.

This plugin does not deal with the date on SERPs or archive pages. Single posts only.

You spent the time creating great content, and now readers and potential customers are getting sidetracked by the fact that it is 13 months old.

Install the WP Old Post Date Remover plugin, activate it, and pick the number of days you would like to show the dates on your posts.

NOTE: if your theme does not place the date within its own span class or div class, this plugin will not work, out of the box. But with a few extra lines of code, we can get you working in no time. Message me in the forums.

This plugin requires special setup for use alongside some caching setups. I am happy to help get that set up for you. Message me by starting a thread in the forums.

Please rate the plugin, and don't be afraid of the donate button! I am active in the support forums if you need assistance. Thanks for checking us out!

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Old Post Date Remover stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for removing old post dates.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward functionality
Effectively hides post dates to improve content perception
Positive impact on reader engagement by removing 'old info' stigma
Good compatibility with various themes
No known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Does not remove dates from the blog home page by default
Limited customization options
May not affect date snippets indexed by search engines
No pro version or advanced features available

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star reviews and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

'I love the simplicity of this plugin' - christinahills
'Awesome support' - kiminvegas
'Old Post Date Remover does exactly what you expect it to do!' - WebTeamAdmin
'Very useful to keep the impression of freshness. Google complies!' - kiasu.life
'Great and Work fine' - Anonymous

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Does not remove dates from blog home page as some users desire
Date snippets may still appear in search engine results despite removal from posts
Limited functionality and customization options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, no-frills plugin to hide post dates and improve the perceived freshness of their content without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Those needing to remove dates from blog home pages, require advanced customization, or want to control date snippets in search engine results.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core features needed to remove post dates effectively from individual posts.

Final Verdict

WP Old Post Date Remover is a reliable and straightforward plugin that fulfills its primary purpose well, supported by positive user feedback and a clean security record. Its simplicity is its strength, making it a great choice for users who want to hide post dates without hassle.

However, it lacks advanced features such as removing dates from blog home pages or controlling search engine snippets, which may limit its usefulness for some. Despite this, its unique position without direct alternatives and free availability make it a valuable tool for many WordPress users.