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Stealth Update

by Scott Reilly

5★ (5 ratings)  ·  Current rank #15795

Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#15795
Peak #15775
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
7.3K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Stealth Update currently ranks #15795 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #15775, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v2.5, shipped on Apr 13, 2016 (3,768 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.

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Details

AuthorScott Reilly
Current version2.5
Versions released13
Last updated2016-04-13
Added to directory2010-09-08
Requires WordPress3.6+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

Adds the ability to update a post without having WordPress automatically update the post's post_modified timestamp.

Frequently asked questions

Is Stealth Update a free plugin?

Yes — Stealth Update is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Stealth Update?

WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.

How popular is Stealth Update?

As of August 7, 2026, Stealth Update ranks #15795 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #15775.

When was Stealth Update last updated?

Stealth Update was last updated on April 13, 2016 (version 2.5). It has shipped 13 releases in total.

Who makes Stealth Update?

Stealth Update is developed by Scott Reilly. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2010.