How to Display the Last Updated Date on Your Website Using a Shortcode

To keep your content fresh and let your readers know when it was last revised, you can add a “Last Updated” date to your pages or posts. By using a simple shortcode, you can easily include this information anywhere on your website. Below is an example of how to implement this feature using a shortcode

.time{
    font-weight:bold;
    color:#070537;
}

Place this coding inside code ssnippet plugin. I personally use Fluent snippet.

*This line will display Apr · 2024. you can change the 

( 'M · Y' )

to match your wordpress settings in the settings → General 

// Define the shortcode function
function current_date_shortcode() {
    // Get the current date
    $current_date = date_i18n( 'M · Y' );
    // Style for the displayed date
    // Return the current date with inline style
    return '<span class="time">' . $current_date . '</span>';
}
// Register the shortcode
add_shortcode( 'current_date', 'current_date_shortcode' );

The short code is

 [current_date]

I recomend placing this in a paragraph or a shortcode block.

Example: Last Updated: 

Posted: Feb · 2025

*WP Scriptly reserves the right to update any page content at any time without prior notice.

Live example is: https://wpscriptly.com/tos/ at the bottom.

Use as is

Notes:

“These scripts, CSS styles, and plugins are designed to work best with minimal interference from themes or other plugins. If conflicts arise, adjustments may be needed.
Please note that they must be used as is.”

Let me know if you’d like any further refinements!

Wp Scriptly