Płowki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Plauken.
The place is now called Płowki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plowki | Russian Empire | Nešava | 1914 |
| Płowki | Poland | Nieszawa | 1921 |
| Płowki | German Empire | Hermannsbad | 1939 |
| Plauken | German Empire | Hermannsbad | 1939 |
| Płowki | Poland | Radziejów | 1945 |
| Płowki | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |