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Current Year Shortcodes

By Lukas

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Current Year Shortcodes Review - In-Depth Analysis

Insert the current year, month, and day with a shortcode in your WordPress site.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Current Year Shortcodes lets you insert the current year, month, and day anywhere in your WordPress site with a simple shortcode.

Use the shortcode [Y] in any post, page, or widget to display the current year.

This plugin provides various shortcodes to insert date elements. For example, [Y] inserts the current year with four digits, while [y] inserts it with two digits. You can also use [m] for the current month with two digits, [n] for the month without leading zeros, and [F] for the month as text.

Additionally, [d] inserts the current day with two digits, [j] without leading zeros, [D] with three letters, and [l] as text. This makes it easy to keep your content up to date.

Comparing to Alternatives

Current Year Shortcodes is a straightforward plugin with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality for displaying the current year dynamically.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use shortcode implementation
Works well with popular page builders like Elementor
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight with minimal configuration needed
Consistently positive user ratings

Weaknesses

Limited features beyond displaying the current year
No pro version or advanced customization options
May not work if shortcode is not inserted correctly
Lacks integration with other plugins or themes

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin has a perfect 5-star rating from all users with no negative reviews, indicating high satisfaction and reliability.

Positive highlights

'Works like a charm' and integrates smoothly with Elementor - creativeartworks
'Yes, it works! Simple and useful' - yodastudio
Consistently performs as expected without issues
Easy installation and setup praised by users
Reliable for displaying the current year dynamically

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced features or customization
Functionality limited strictly to current year shortcodes
No support for additional date or symbol shortcodes

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, no-fuss plugin to dynamically display the current year in their WordPress site, especially those using page builders like Elementor.

Not ideal for

Users looking for more advanced date-related shortcodes, customization options, or integration with other plugins and themes may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all features needed to display the current year via shortcode without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Current Year Shortcodes is a reliable and straightforward plugin that fulfills its purpose perfectly, as reflected in its flawless user ratings and lack of security issues. It is ideal for users seeking a simple solution to display the current year dynamically without extra complexity.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, its ease of use and compatibility with popular page builders make it a solid choice. Users needing more functionality should consider alternative plugins.