Plugin: List Last Changes

List Last Changes is a lightweight, specialized tool designed for public transparency rather than backend security auditing. In 2026, as digital trust and content freshness become primary SEO signals, this plugin remains a simple way to prove to your readers-and search engines-that your content is actively maintained.

The latest stable version (v1.2.3, released in April 2025) remains the current recommendation for users on mybox, having addressed a previous security vulnerability.

Functional Overview: Transparency as a Feature

Unlike “Activity Logs” that hide behind the admin dashboard, List Last Changes is built to be seen. It bridges the gap between a static blog and a “Live Wiki” by showing exactly what has been updated recently.

• Core Output: Displays a list of recently modified posts and pages.
• Implementation: Use a Gutenberg block, a Sidebar Widget, or the standard Shortcode:[list_last_changes number='5' showpages='true' showposts='true' template='{title} - {change_date}']
• Custom Field Filtering: If you want to exclude a specific page (like a “Terms of Service” page) from appearing in the “Recently Updated” list, you can add a custom field:
  • Name: list_last_changes_ignore
  • Value: true

The “Why” for your mybox Site

1. Freshness Signal: Search engines prioritize content that is regularly updated. Displaying a “Last Modified” list on your homepage signals to crawlers that your mybox site is active.
2. User Trust: In high-stakes niches (Health, Finance, Legal), users need to know if the information they are reading is current.
3. Low Overhead: The plugin is “lightweight,” meaning it won’t bloat your mybox database or slow down your LCP (Largest Contentful Paint) because it uses simple metadata queries.

Critical Security Status: 2026 Verification

If you are using this plugin today, verify your version immediately.

• The Vulnerability: Versions 1.2.1 and earlier were susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
• The Fix: The developer released v1.2.2 on April 17, 2025, which fully patched this issue.
• Current Version: 1.2.3 (April 25, 2025) is the most stable release and is compatible with WordPress 6.8+ and PHP 8.3+.

Comparison: List Last Changes vs. Activity Logs

Summary

List Last Changes is the right choice for your mybox site if you want a “Changelog” for your readers. It is a communication tool, not a security one. If you need to know who broke a page or what setting was changed in the backend, you should supplement this with Simple History.