Plichta was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Plichten.
The place is now called Plichta and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plichten | German Empire | Osterode i. Ostpr. | 1939 |
| Plichta | Under Polish administration | Ostróda | 1945 |
| Plichta | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |