Description
WD Post Renew
Easily renew the publish date of old WordPress posts to give them new life.
WD Post Renew allows you to update the publish date/time of existing posts—automatically or manually—resurfacing old content and improving visibility, engagement, and SEO.
🎯 Features
- 🔁 One-click post renewal (update to current publish date)
- ⏱️ Bulk renew option from the posts list screen
- 📝 Supports posts, pages, and custom post types
- 🚀 Boosts SEO by keeping content fresh and updated
- 💡 Does not modify your content—only the publish date
- 🧠 Compatible with both Gutenberg and Classic Editor
📌 Use Cases
- Refresh evergreen content regularly to keep it visible
- Drive more traffic to older but still valuable posts
- Maintain an active blog appearance with minimal effort
- Improve SEO rankings by regularly updating key posts
🚀 How It Works
When a post is “renewed,” its publish date is updated to the current time. This makes it appear as newly published in blog listings, RSS feeds, and archives—helping bring more traffic and attention to your existing content.
🔧 Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/wd-post-renew/ - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress
- Go to Posts All Posts
- Click the Renew link under any post, or use the Bulk Renew option from the Bulk Actions dropdown
🗣️ Reviews
„Works like magic! Helped me bring back old blog posts without rewriting a word.” – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
„My traffic increased after updating dates of evergreen content. Great plugin.” – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💬 Support
Need help or have a feature request?
📧 Email: hello@webdiggers.in
📜 License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
See the LICENSE file for more details.
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Source Code
Unminified JS and CSS source files are located in assets/src/. These are built using standard tools such as Grunt or NPM.
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Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/wd-post-renewdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin.
- Use the settings page to configure post renewal options.
FAQ
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Will it change the content?
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No. Only the post date/time will be updated.
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Can I schedule post renewals?
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Yes. You can schedule post renewals using WordPress cron jobs. Configure the renewal frequency and timing in the plugin settings to automate the process.
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Can I renew multiple posts at once?
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Yes, you can use the bulk renew option from the posts list screen to update multiple posts at once.
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Does it work with custom post types?
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Currently, it only supports standard posts and pages. Custom post types will be supported in future versions.
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How does it affect SEO?
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Updating post dates can positively impact SEO by signaling to search engines that your content is fresh and relevant. However, use this feature responsibly to avoid misleading users or search engines.
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Can I revert the changes?
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Yes, you can manually change the publish date back to its original value if needed. The plugin does not permanently alter your content, only the publish date.
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Contributors & Developers
“WD Post Renew” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release.