Title: Post Modified (Date:Time) Same for Major Post
Last modified: January 16, 2024

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# Post Modified (Date:Time) Same for Major Post

 *  [idealabs77](https://wordpress.org/support/users/idealabs77/)
 * (@idealabs77)
 * [2 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/post-modified-datetime-same-for-major-post/)
 * I recently noticed XML sitemap and it shows almost same timestamp for 90% of 
   articles except few recently worked on posts/articles manually.
 * **Example**: 2023-12-21 15:40 +00:00 (Last Modified, as seen in sitemap). I tried
   more sitemap plugins to cross-check/be assured and it shows same.
 * This may signal tricky to Google and may affect ranking.
 * Will changing author via a plugin do this or some bug or anything else ? I doubt.
   Anyone else facing same issues or noticed in sitemap.?
    -  This topic was modified 2 years, 5 months ago by [Yui](https://wordpress.org/support/users/fierevere/).
      Reason: to fixing wp

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 *  Anonymous User
 * (@anonymized-20801613)
 * [2 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/post-modified-datetime-same-for-major-post/#post-17347698)
 * Looks like something updated the database table with articles in it. If you did
   not do it manually, it was done by some code/custom plugin/theme.
 * Do you have any database backup so you could revert back on staging/test or try
   to import it into a custom database and check with phpMyAdmin or similar?
   ChatGPT
   gives you a guide you on how to perform these actions:Reverting Database on Staging/
   Test Environment:
    1. **Create a Backup:**
    2.  - Before making any changes, ensure you have a recent backup of your production
          database.
    3. **Copy to Staging/Test:**
    4.  - Copy your production WordPress installation and database to your staging 
          or test environment. This could involve duplicating files and importing the
          database.
    5. **Update Configuration:**
    6.  - Update the wp-config.php file in your staging/test environment to point to
          the copied database.
    7. **Testing:**
    8.  - Test your staging/test environment to ensure that it replicates the issue.
 * Importing into a Custom Database and Checking with phpMyAdmin:
    1. **Export Database:**
    2.  - Use the export feature in phpMyAdmin or a similar tool to export your WordPress
          database.
    3. **Create a Custom Database:**
    4.  - In phpMyAdmin, create a new empty database.
    5. **Import Data:**
    6.  - Import the exported SQL file into the new custom database.
    7. **Check Data:**
    8.  - In phpMyAdmin, browse the tables in the custom database, particularly the
          wp_posts table, and examine the modification date values.
 * Remember, when dealing with databases, it’s crucial to be cautious and have recent
   backups in case anything goes wrong. If you’re not comfortable with these tasks,
   consider seeking assistance from a developer or a technical expert to ensure 
   a smooth process and prevent data loss.
 *  [George Appiah](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gappiah/)
 * (@gappiah)
 * [2 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/post-modified-datetime-same-for-major-post/#post-17347726)
 * > Example: 2023-12-21 15:40 +00:00 (Last Modified, as seen in sitemap). I tried
   > more sitemap plugins to cross-check/be assured and it shows same.
 * Does this match the modified time for the specific post?
 * (I don’t mean when you last manually modified the post. Check the Date column
   of the All Pages/Posts screen for the modified date/time. If you’re using an 
   SEO plugin, the modified time should also be generated as part of the open graph
   meta tags.)
 * > Will changing author via a plugin do this.
 * Possibly.
 *  Thread Starter [idealabs77](https://wordpress.org/support/users/idealabs77/)
 * (@idealabs77)
 * [2 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/post-modified-datetime-same-for-major-post/#post-17349639)
 * Thank you @rokmeglic
 * I do have backup, Need to check on same.
 * Thank you [@gappiah](https://wordpress.org/support/users/gappiah/)
 * I checking inside the DB via PHPMyAdmin and yes all the posts Modified date was
   changed in a loop with in few seconds to a mintute most.
 * <meta property=”og:updated_time” content=”2023-12-21T10:40:18-05:00″ /> as pulls
   from same source.

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 * Last activity: [2 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/post-modified-datetime-same-for-major-post/#post-17349639)
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