Define an individual default post date that is to be used when adding a new post.
As of April 2026, Default Post Date is a WordPress bulk plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.9.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Bulk Delete.
Define an individual default post date that is to be used when adding a new post.
Have you ever had to create a fair amount of posts that all should be published on an individual date other than today?
Maybe some reviews of an event a while back? Or a bunch of essays scheduled for the day after tomorrow?
This is exactly when Default Post Date kicks in.
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| WordPress | 2.9.0+ requiredTested up to 4.4.34 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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