Shortcodes to show the current year, the copyright logo and/or the sitename wherever you want it.
Alternatives to Perennial – Auto-Updating Copyright Year Block
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A shortcode to display the current year. Never worry about updating the current year on your site again.
Mailwick Copyright Yearv1.0.1
Fixes an out-of-date copyright year in your footer automatically, with no theme edits. Adds [mwcy_year] and [mwcy_copyright] shortcodes.
Texlab Current Yearv1.2.0
Display the current year anywhere in your WordPress site using a simple shortcode.
Simple Show Datev1.2.0
Display current date, year, month, tomorrow or any custom format with simple shortcodes. Perfect for copyright years.
Dynamic Year Blockv1.0.1
A block that always displays the current year in your footer copyright notice.
TZM Copyright Blockv1.0.3
A simple block to display a copyright notice with a dynamically updated year.
Useful shortcode for WordPress. Current year, copyright, symbols and user IP with shortcode.
Auto-updating footer year with LTR/RTL support, bilingual owner names, and optional Freelancing Certificate display.
Current Year Shortcodev2.1.1
Adds a shortcode to display the current year or a year range, perfect for copyright statements.