Post Date Editor

A WordPress plugin that provides a quick and efficient way to edit post and page publication and modification dates through an admin interface.

Current Version: 1.4.4

Description

Post Date Editor is a simple yet powerful WordPress plugin that allows administrators to easily view and modify the published date and last-modified date of any post or page. It provides a clean, user-friendly interface in the WordPress admin area with advanced search capabilities.

Features

• Search posts/pages by ID or title
• Live search with instant results
• Post preview card with detailed information
• Easy-to-use datetime picker for both dates
• Supports all post types (posts and pages)
• Clean and intuitive user interface
• AJAX-powered for smooth operation
• Proper error handling and success notifications

Installation

1. Download the plugin zip file
2. Go to WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Add New
3. Click on "Upload Plugin" and choose the downloaded zip file
4. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate"
5. Go to Tools > Post Date Editor to use the interface

Usage

1. After activation, go to Tools > Post Date Editor in your WordPress admin panel
2. You can search for posts/pages in two ways:
   • Enter the post/page ID directly
   • Search by title using the search box
3. Once you find the desired post/page, you'll see a preview card with post details
4. Use the datetime pickers to modify the published and last-modified dates
5. Click "Save Dates" to apply the changes

Requirements

• WordPress 5.0 or higher
• PHP 7.0 or higher

Security

• Implements WordPress nonce verification
• Proper capability checks for admin access
• Input sanitization and validation
• Secure timezone handling

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit dates for custom post types?

Currently, the plugin supports editing dates for posts and pages. Support for custom post types may be added in future versions.

Is it possible to bulk edit dates for multiple posts?

Not in the current version. This plugin is designed for editing dates of individual posts.

Will this affect my post's permalinks?

If your permalink structure includes the date, changing the published date may change the permalink for that post.

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the GitHub repository.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

See LICENSE for more information.

Privacy

This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It only interacts with your WordPress database to edit post dates.

Credits

Developed by DigitalBKK