Current Year Shortcode
v2.1.1by runthings.dev · updated 10 months ago
Adds a shortcode to display the current year or a year range, perfect for copyright statements.
- Rank
- #18,073
- Up117 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 80
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 997
- 997 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Current Year Shortcode at a glance
Current Year Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by runthings.dev with 80+ active installs, the #18,073 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.1.1 came out on Dec 17, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 32 plugins tagged “year”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats80 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Current Year Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 80 · +3.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 77 |
Rank over time
#18,073 · up 300 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,073 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,190 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,041 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,979 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,337 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,472 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,572 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,030 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,167 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,129 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,103 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,343 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,373 |
Growth %
Average +0.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +3.90% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -4.94% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.29% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -3.90% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -3.75% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +5.26% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.30% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18343 → #18337
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 1, 2025
- Last updated
- Dec 17, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Current Year Shortcode
How many websites use Current Year Shortcode?
Current Year Shortcode is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,073 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Current Year Shortcode been downloaded?
997 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Current Year Shortcode last updated?
Version 2.1.1 came out on Dec 17, 2025 (10 months ago).
Is Current Year Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Current Year Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Current Year Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 10 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Current Year Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed Current Year Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Current Year Shortcode?
The plugins most like Current Year Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Dynamic Month & Year into Posts (8K+), WP Date and Time Shortcode (10K+) and Shortcode for Current Date (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 80 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 997 |
| Author | runthings.dev |
| First released | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Version | 2.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
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Dynamic Month & Year into Posts
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- Rank
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WP Date and Time Shortcode
by Denra.com
Shortcode to show any current, past, and future date or time. Display this, previous, or next year, month, day, etc.
- Rank
- #1,813
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Shortcode for Current Date
by Imtiaz Rayhan
Insert current Date, Month or Year anywhere in your WordPress site with a simple shortcode.
- Rank
- #1,651
- Installs
- 10K+
- 5.0
Automatic Copyright Year
by Miina Sikk
Automatic Copyright Year seeks to solve a common problem: keeping your copyright year up-to-date.
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This plugin short code update the copyright year automatically every year using shortcode.
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- Installs
- 4K+
- 5.0

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- Rank
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- Installs
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