The Notes dater plugin enhances the Obsidian status bar by displaying the creation and last modified dates of the active file. This feature works seamlessly with all file types, including notes, images, and PDFs, providing users with quick access to important metadata. By keeping these details visible at all times, it helps users stay organized and informed about their files' history without needing to manually check file properties. The plugin is straightforward and designed to integrate smoothly into Obsidian's interface.