Title: Timestamps – SEO-friendly Blockchain Integration for WordPress Author: ScoreDetect Published: March 8, 2024 Last modified: September 22, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/timestamps/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3312039) ![](https://ps.w.org/timestamps/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3074313) # Timestamps – SEO-friendly Blockchain Integration for WordPress By [ScoreDetect](https://profiles.wordpress.org/scoredetect/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/timestamps.1.13.3.zip) * [Details](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/timestamps/#description) * [Reviews](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/timestamps/#reviews) * [Installation](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/timestamps/#installation) * [Development](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/timestamps/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/timestamps/) ## Description **Timestamps allow you to increase content authenticity** by displaying a **rich timeline of your post updates**. The timeline can be **independently verified by the public**. The **Timestamps plugin offers SEO-friendly blockchain timestamping** for content, enhancing Google’s **E-E-A-T signals: Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness**. It provides **tamper-proof evidence of content creation time**, boosting content authenticity and **protecting intellectual property from theft**. The plugin supports **automated workflows for consistent timestamping**, enabling** real-time verification** and improving **user trust and engagement**. ScoreDetect’s** eco-friendly, gas-free system** generates verification certificates quickly, helping businesses **demonstrate verified content history and authority**. This technology is positioned as a **future-proof strategy for SEO and content protection** in the evolving digital landscape. ### SCOREDETECT: THE #1 WORDPRESS TIMESTAMPING PLUGIN Since 2023, ScoreDetect has helped several users and businesses protect their digital assets and increase their content authenticity. Now, we are bringing the power to WordPress with the Timestamps plugin. With our fresh features, eco-friendly and secure blockchain, active plugin updates, and active customer support. ### KEY FEATURES Here is a list of features included in the plugin: **Boost SEO**: The Timestamps plugin can improve trustworthiness by **showcasing machine-readable hyperlinks to multiple proofs** that you own the content first. This ultimately improves your SEO through multiple factors such as: improved readership, innate security, and provenance via blockchain evidence. **Protect your content**: Your content gets a digital signature, so that you can** claim proof of your content**. **Custom Post Types Support**: The plugin supports all **publicly available custom post types** such as Pages, and any other registered post type of your liking. **Gutenberg / Block Editor Ready**: We aim for the latest technology. The plugin is ready for the **WordPress block editor**. **Classic Editor Ready**: The plugin is also ready for the **Classic Editor**, so you can use it with the editor you prefer. **Secure Blockchain**: Your timestamped certificate is on the blockchain, making it **unchangeable**. This **significantly increases trust** amongst your users. **Create Multiple Verification Certificates**: You can re-save your content after modifying it, to gather a timeline of content modification. **Not just 1 certificate, but a chain certificate**. **Content Authenticity Built-In**: Anyone can publicly view your verification certificate to **verify the claims 24/7** **Fully Transparent Auditable Trail**: Blockchain data can be viewed by everyone at any time. This **allows independent scrutiny**, thereby increasing transparency and trust. **Timestamps Shortcode**: You can use the `[timestamps]` shortcode to display the verification certificate on your posts, pages, or custom post types. In Gutenberg, type `/shortcode`, press Enter, and input the `[timestamps]` shortcode. **Screenshots Button**: Allow your users to easily timestamp their screenshots by adding a `[timestamps_screenshot]` shortcode button. Each screenshot is unique with a QR code, date/time, and certificate ID. **WooCommerce Support**: The plugin is compatible with WooCommerce. You can timestamp your orders and products and protect your digital assets. **Privacy Protection**: We strive for privacy, therefore **only administrators** with the **manage_options** capability can have access to perform actions with this plugin. The plugin connects to the api.scoredetect.com service to create and update the verification certificates. The service is free to use with a 7-day free trial guarantee, and the plugin is free to use. ### GDPR COMPLIANT The plugin is GDPR compliant. It does not store any personal data. The plugin only stores the SHA-256 checksum of the content on the blockchain. The plugin does not store any personal data of the users. The plugin does not track any user data. The plugin does not use cookies. You can view all of the plugin code on [https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/timestamps/](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/timestamps/) ### HOW TO GET STARTED 1. First, you will need to properly install the Timestamps plugin. 2. Activate the plugin in WordPress. 3. Visit the **Settings** › **Timestamps** page, and follow the instructions to authenticate your account. 4. Click the “Save Changes” button. 5. Enjoy! You can now visit any post, page, or custom post type; and timestamp your content! ### NEED HELP? **Page Builders Not Working?** There are lots of Page Builders. We aim to make the plugin compatible with all of them. You can view the documentation for your Page Builder on [https://docs.scoredetect.com/](https://docs.scoredetect.com/) for instructions. **24/7 Support**: The plugin provides comprehensive customer support through email [support@scoredetect.com](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/timestamps/support@scoredetect.com?output_format=md). You can reach out to our support team at any time for assistance. **API Documentation**: The API Documentation is available here: [https://docs.scoredetect.com/](https://docs.scoredetect.com/) **Terms and Conditions**: We are transparent – here are our Terms and Conditions: [https://www.scoredetect.com/terms-and-conditions](https://www.scoredetect.com/terms-and-conditions) **Privacy Policy**: We value privacy – here is our Privacy Policy: [https://www.scoredetect.com/privacy-policy](https://www.scoredetect.com/privacy-policy) **Sample Verification Certificate in-action**: [https://explorer.scoredetect.com/certificate/3ccfc7fd-bf8a-44c8-b2a3-3b3bd09a24b8](https://explorer.scoredetect.com/certificate/3ccfc7fd-bf8a-44c8-b2a3-3b3bd09a24b8) ## Screenshots * [[ * Search “scoredetect” and install and activate the plugin. * [[ * Go to: Settings > Timestamps, and click the “Authenticate” button. * [[ * Go through the Sign-in process. You can sign in with Gmail / Email and select a plan. We also offer a 7-day free trial guarantee. * [[ * Adjust your settings as needed. For example, you will want to set the “Display Created By” to Active. This will show your authorship in all certificates in the WordPress site. * [[ * Create a new post, or Edit an existing post. Make sure “Enable timestamps for this post” is Active. Wait 3-6 seconds. And you will see a popup appear. Your certificate has been created successfully! * [[ * To display your hyperlinked Timestamp for the post, you can either use the [timestamps] shortcode. Or, use the “Timestamps” block. Both will display your Timestamp. * [[ * The Timestamp will appear. Whenever you update this post, a new Timestamp will be generated. We associate the “previous timestamp” with the “new timestamp” to create a rich history of your content changing. * [[ * The version here associates this timestamp certificate with a previous timestamp certificate. All the information here is additional proof of your 1 timestamp. We store this in the blockchain so it is publicly available and secure. Only the “Hash” of the content is stored. Never the content itself, for security purposes. * [[ * The post we created earlier in the demo, gets referenced in the blockchain too. This makes it extremely difficult for someone else to claim the WordPress content as their own! * [[ * The blockchain information. Everything here is what is found in the Timestamp certificate. ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Timestamps Timestamps prove that you keep your content regularly up-to-date. ## Installation 1. First, you will need to properly install the Timestamps plugin. 2. Activate the plugin in WordPress. 3. Visit the **Settings** › **Timestamps** page, and follow the instructions to authenticate your account. 4. Click the “Save Changes” button. 5. Enjoy! You can now visit any post, page, or custom post type; and timestamp your content! ## FAQ ### What is the Timestamps plugin, and how can it benefit me? The Timestamps plugin allows you to easily create verification certificates for your digital content. These certificates provide proof of authenticity and **enhance your copyright protection**. It’s a free and rapid solution to safeguard your work. ### How fast can I get a verification certificate for my content? With the Timestamps plugin, you can obtain a verification certificate **in just a few seconds**. Unlike other services that may take hours or days, the plugin offers lightning-fast, affordable protection for your digital creations. ### Are the verification certificates legally recognized for copyright protection? While the certificates provide robust evidence of authenticity, their legal standing may vary by jurisdiction. The certificates can be a valuable tool in copyright protection and can be used in conjunction with other legal safeguards. ### What types of digital content can I protect? The plugin supports a wide range of digital content, including text, images, audio, video, and more. ### How secure are my digital assets? The plugin does not store any digital assets or content. It only stores the checksum of the content on the blockchain. This means that your digital assets are safe and secure with you, and only you have access to them. ### Can I use the plugin for historical content? Yes, you can also protect historical content. Whether it’s past blog posts, archived photos, or earlier creations, the plugin allows you to timestamp and safeguard them. ### What sets the plugin apart from other digital content protection solutions? The plugin stands out due to its incredible speed and accessibility. Other services may be time-consuming and costly, while the plugin offers free, easy, and efficient protection for your digital content. ### How can I start using the plugin to protect my digital creations? Getting started with the plugin is easy. Simply install and activate the plugin, follow the instructions under **Settings** › **Timestamps**, and begin creating verification certificates for your digital content within minutes. ### I have more questions. How can I contact customer support? The plugin provides comprehensive customer support through email [support@scoredetect.com](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/timestamps/support@scoredetect.com?output_format=md). You can reach out to our support team at any time for assistance. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3f7122408edd7ab90c4cfc12032620c234b31c77403c39992f368dd6459bf784? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Love How Easy This Makes Proving My Content is Original](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/love-how-easy-this-makes-proving-my-content-is-original/)󠁿 [maxplaces](https://profiles.wordpress.org/maxplaces/) January 6, 2025 1 reply As a content creator, I wanted a simple way to show my work is authentic and this plugin delivers perfectly. The blockchain certificates are generated automatically whenever I publish or update a post, and the badge looks really professional when displayed on my site. I especially like how it creates a timeline showing all my content updates – it’s great for building trust with readers. Easy to set up, works exactly as advertised, and definitely worth installing if you care about protecting your content. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/caf5c3d37046c43de827388fe3bbc453055cc7d551c44af0a8e8808473754213? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Fantastic support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fantastic-support-571/)󠁿 [verbavolant](https://profiles.wordpress.org/verbavolant/) October 28, 2024 1 reply The plug in works great and the support is amazing! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ba59de1a84dd60946083f6b80fbdfd70e9e79c1a5f236010328c9457c647aed4? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[It just works and support is top notch](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/it-just-works-and-support-is-top-notch/)󠁿 [escapevelocity1800](https://profiles.wordpress.org/escapevelocity1800/) September 12, 2024 1 reply I’ve been impressed with this plugin so far. Out of the box you simply connect your account, configure a few settings and it gets right to work. Everything has been pretty easy and support has been a breeze to talk to and very helpful. So far I’d say this plugin is an easy 5 star recommendation – looking forward to getting it set up on all my sites. [ Read all 3 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/timestamps/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Timestamps – SEO-friendly Blockchain Integration for WordPress” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ ScoreDetect ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/scoredetect/) [Translate “Timestamps – SEO-friendly Blockchain Integration for WordPress” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/timestamps) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/timestamps/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/timestamps/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/timestamps/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/timestamps/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog You can find the full changelog in the plugin’s GitHub repository: [https://github.com/scoredetect/timestamps/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/scoredetect/timestamps/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) ## Meta * Version **1.13.3** * Last updated **7 months ago** * Active installations **20+** * WordPress version ** 6.0.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/timestamps/) * Tags * [authenticity](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/authenticity/)[blockchain](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/blockchain/) [content](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/content/)[seo](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/seo/) [timestamp](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/timestamp/) * [Advanced View](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/timestamps/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 3 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/timestamps/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/timestamps/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/timestamps/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/timestamps/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/timestamps/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/timestamps/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/timestamps/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ ScoreDetect ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/scoredetect/) ## Support Got something to say? 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