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Dynamic Copyright Year

By 5 Star Plugins (Rob)

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.

Dynamic Copyright Year Review - In-Depth Analysis

Dynamic Copyright Year updates the copyright year in real-time based on the visitor's local timezone. No coding or shortcodes required.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

3/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Dynamic Copyright Year is a plugin that automatically updates the copyright year displayed in the footer of your website. It adjusts the year in real-time according to the visitor's local timezone, ensuring that each user sees the correct year.

The plugin is easy to set up. If you have © YYYY text in your footer, simply activate the automatic updating feature, and you're ready to go. There is no need for shortcodes or coding, making it user-friendly.

In addition to the standard features, a premium version is available that allows you to add footer policy links and provides priority tech support. This plugin is developed by 5 Star Plugins, ensuring high-quality code and regular updates for compatibility with WordPress.

Comparing to Alternatives

Dynamic Copyright Year is a plugin designed to automatically update the copyright year in your website footer. It faces competition from several similar plugins that offer dynamic year updates with varying features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward functionality that meets basic needs.
Includes a pro version with additional features.
Generally positive feedback on ease of use from some users.
Automatically updates the copyright year without manual intervention.

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerability related to Freemius plugin integration.
Does not handle company names with numbers well.
Limited advanced customization options compared to some alternatives.
Mixed user satisfaction with some reports of the plugin not working as expected.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 3 out of 5 rating based on 3 reviews, the plugin has mixed feedback. Two users gave positive 4-star reviews praising its functionality, while one user gave a 1-star review citing it did not work.

Positive highlights

"Great plugin, does what is supposed to do! Nothing more, nothing less." — bakkel
"Works almost as expected. But not if there are numbers in the company name." — Knud

Common complaints

Plugin does not work as expected for some users, leading to frustration and wasted time.

Weaknesses

Issues with handling company names containing numbers.
Presence of a high severity security vulnerability in a related component.
Inconsistent performance reported by users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple and automatic way to update the copyright year on their WordPress site without needing complex features.

Not ideal for

Users who require robust security or need the plugin to handle complex company names, especially those containing numbers, or those who want guaranteed flawless operation.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic automatic updating of the copyright year, suitable for most simple use cases.

Pro version

Offers additional features beyond the basic year update, though specific premium features are not detailed.

Final Verdict

Dynamic Copyright Year offers a straightforward solution for automatically updating the copyright year, with some positive user feedback on its simplicity and effectiveness. However, it has notable weaknesses including a significant security vulnerability and inconsistent performance, particularly with company names containing numbers.

Given the availability of several alternative plugins with similar functionality and potentially fewer issues, users should weigh the security risks and reported limitations before choosing this plugin. It may suit users with basic needs who are comfortable managing security updates and potential quirks.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Dynamic Copyright Year plugin.

Dynamic

Footer Links

Localization

Screenshots

FAQ

Use the support forum here for questions about the free standard plugin. If you’ve upgraded, please do not post questions about Premium to the forum. Premium members should head to our Support Center or send an email using the “contact us” form available from our plugin menu in your WordPress dashboard.