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History module overview

Last updated on
26 February 2026

When enabled, the History module records which user has read which content.

The History module was include in Drupal core for version 8 through 11.

Key Points

  • Applicable Users: This feature only applies to authenticated users.
  • Content Age: Entities older than 1 month will always be shown as "read".

Functionality

  • No UI Provided: The History module does not provide a user interface.
  • Views Integration: History data is exposed to the Views module.

Usage in Views

  • Adding History Data: Use the "Has new content" field to display "new" or "updated" node marks.
  • Filtering Content: Apply the "Has new content" filter to show only content that is new or updated.

Dependencies

  • Node

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