Copyright Shortcode
v1by Code Muffin · updated 11 years ago
Use the shortcode [copyright] to insert the copyright symbol, the year, and your name. Ideal for the footer.
- Rank
- #19,825
- Down68 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 62
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.2K
- 5,174 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Copyright Shortcode at a glance
Copyright Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Code Muffin with 60+ active installs, the #19,825 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1 came out on Jun 14, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 106 plugins tagged “copyright”, it ranks #32. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats61 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Copyright Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 62 · +6.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 58 |
Rank over time
#19,825 · up 256 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,825 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,757 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,824 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,818 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,956 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,035 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,033 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,977 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,128 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,139 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,081 |
Growth %
Average +0.56% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.82% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +5.26% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.72% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.3
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 14, 2015
- Last updated
- Jun 14, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Copyright Shortcode
How many websites use Copyright Shortcode?
Copyright Shortcode is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,825 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Copyright Shortcode been downloaded?
5,174 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Copyright Shortcode last updated?
Version 1 came out on Jun 14, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Copyright Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Copyright Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Copyright Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Copyright Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed Copyright Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Copyright Shortcode?
The plugins most like Copyright Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Automatic Copyright Year (6K+), Auto Copyright Year Updater (4K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 62 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.2K |
| Author | Code Muffin |
| First released | Jun 14, 2015 |
| Version | 1 |
| Requires WP | 4.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2015 |
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