Open Graph Meta Tags

article:modified_time

Learn how to use the article:modified_time meta tag to improve your site.

Indicates the date and time when the article was last modified, helping social media platforms and search engines understand content recency.

Code Examples

<meta property="article:modified_time" content="2023-05-10T14:45:00Z" />
Specifies the article was last modified on May 10th, 2023 at 2:45 PM UTC, following the recommended ISO 8601 format.

Recommendations

  • 01
    Use ISO 8601 Format
    Always format your date and time in ISO 8601 (YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SSZ) to ensure universal understanding and parsing by various platforms.
  • 02
    Update with Significant Changes
    Update the modified time only with content updates that substantially alter the article’s meaning or add significant value, avoiding trivial changes.

Related Documentation

Related Meta Tags

Defines the original publication date of an article or webpage. This helps search engines and social media platforms understand when the content was first published, which can be crucial for SEO and content freshness.

<html lang="en">
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <meta property="article:published_time" content="2023-04-01T12:00:00Z">
</html>
Specifies the UTC time when the article was published. The correct use of ISO 8601 format ensures accurate parsing by platforms and devices.

Defines the section or category that the content belongs to. This tag is part of the Open Graph protocol, which is used to ensure that content is displayed attractively when shared on social platforms.

<html lang="en">
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <meta property="article:section" content="Technology">
</html>
Good use of a broad yet specific category that clearly indicates the general subject area of the content.

Indicates the date and time when the article was last modified, helping social media platforms and search engines understand content recency.

<html lang="en">
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <meta property="article:modified_time" content="2023-05-10T14:45:00Z">
</html>
Specifies the article was last modified on May 10th, 2023 at 2:45 PM UTC, following the recommended ISO 8601 format.

Specifies the date and time when the article is considered to be expired or outdated. It is used by social media platforms like Facebook to understand the relevance of content.

<html lang="en">
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <meta property="article:expiration_time" content="2023-12-31T23:59:59+00:00">
</html>
Sets a clear and precise expiration date and time for the article, using ISO 8601 format.

Defines the author(s) of an article for social media platforms, particularly when shared. It helps in categorizing content by authorship on platforms like Facebook.

<html lang="en">
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <meta property="article:author" content="John Doe">
</html>
Specifies "John Doe" as the author, providing clear and direct authorship information.