How to Remove Dates from Posts on Your WordPress Site

Have you ever noticed that when you publish a post or page on your WordPress site, the date and time it was created automatically gets added? While some websites may find this feature helpful, others may not want the dates displayed at all. If you fall into the latter category, don’t worry, because in this article, we’ll show you how to remove dates from your posts.

Methods for Removing Dates from Posts

Before we get started, it’s important to note that there are different methods for removing dates from your WordPress posts. The method you choose may depend on your theme and any plugins you may be using. Here are three popular methods:

Method 1: Using Theme Options

If you’re lucky, your WordPress theme might have options to customize the way your site looks, including removing dates from your posts. Here’s how you can check:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to Appearance > Customize.
3. Find an option that says something like “Blog settings” or “Post options.”
4. Look for a checkbox or toggle that says “Display post date” or similar.
5. If you find it, uncheck the box or turn off the toggle to remove the dates from your posts.

Method 2: Using CSS

If your theme doesn’t come with options to remove the dates or if the options don’t work as expected, you can use CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to hide them. Here’s how:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to Appearance > Customize.
3. Find an option that says “Additional CSS” or “Custom CSS.”
4. Paste the following code: .post-date { display: none; }
5. Save your changes.

Note: If your theme uses different class names for the date, you may need to modify the code.

Method 3: Using a Plugin

If you’re not comfortable with editing code or if your theme doesn’t support removing dates, you can use a plugin. Here are three popular ones:

1. WP Meta and Date Remover
2. WP Post Date Remover
3. Remove Date from Posts

To use any of these plugins, simply install and activate them from your WordPress dashboard. Depending on the plugin, you may have options to choose which types of content to remove dates from and how to display dates for other content.

Final Thoughts

Removing dates from your WordPress posts is a straightforward process that can be done in a variety of ways. However, it’s worth considering whether removing dates is the right choice for your website’s audience and content, as it may change the way your site is perceived.