How To Display Last Updated Date of Post in Search Engine and WordPress

Well if you modified your post of WordPress then the last modified date shall appear on your blog and as well in the search engine to rank on page No. 1.

Dec 13, 2022 - 10:59
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In This video, I will teach you how you can show the last updated/modified date of your WordPress post in search engines and on a blog post. 

This is a very easy tutorial. You need to follow the steps carefully and watch the complete video. 

Follow the steps below. 

  1. Open your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Go To appearance and then Theme file editor
  3. Then go to the theme function file
  4. Paste the following code at the bottom of the file
  5. Hit Update file button

You are good to go now. Update any of your posts, and the updated date will appear on the post and reflect in the Google search engine.

// By Web Dareecha.pk
add_filter( 'generate_post_date_output', function( $output, $time_string ) {
    $time_string = 'Published on: %2$s';

    if ( get_the_date() !== get_the_modified_date() ) {
        $time_string = 'Last Updated on: %4$s';
    }

    $time_string = sprintf( $time_string,
        esc_attr( get_the_date( 'c' ) ),
        esc_html( get_the_date() ),
        esc_attr( get_the_modified_date( 'c' ) ),
        esc_html( get_the_modified_date() )
    );

    return sprintf( '%s ',
        $time_string
    );
}, 10, 2 );

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Shahzaib Anwar
Digital Transformation & AI Expert | Technology & Global Opportunities ResearcherShahzaib Anwar is a digital transformation professional and founder of Dareecha.pk, based in Lahore, Pakistan. With hands-on experience in AI-powered solutions, business automation, enterprise systems, software development, and SEO, he combines technical expertise with a passion for researching global opportunities. Through Dareecha.pk, he publishes practical guides and researched information on international careers, visas, immigration pathways, education, and technology to help readers make informed decisions.