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Automatic Copyright Year

By Miina Sikk

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.

Automatic Copyright Year Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatic Copyright Year keeps your copyright year up-to-date automatically. No more manual updates every year.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.93/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

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

Automatic Copyright Year seeks to solve a common problem: keeping your copyright year up-to-date.

It is a problem all of us had: on January 1st every year, we need to go through every one of our websites and update all the footers. And when we see other people's sites that, in the footer, say, '(c) 1998' then suddenly it is revealed how out-of-date the site is.

With Automatic Copyright Year, this problem will never happen to you!

Instead of going through every site you have each year on the 1st of January and change the year manually, now it will all be done seamlessly for you. Just install the Automatic Copyright Year plugin and voila: your sites will always have an up-to-date copyright.

Comparing to Alternatives

Automatic Copyright Year is a straightforward plugin designed to dynamically update the copyright year on your WordPress site. It competes with several similar plugins that offer comparable functionality with varying features and user experiences.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use without unnecessary features
Effectively updates the copyright year dynamically
Lightweight with no bloatware
Positive user feedback highlights reliability
Free to use with no paid version required

Weaknesses

Lack of recent updates raised security concerns among users
Some users report difficulty finding where to edit or use the plugin
Limited documentation available
One user reported the plugin not working despite following instructions

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and only one low rating, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness. However, a small minority have experienced issues with functionality and usability.

Positive highlights

'Perfect' and reliable as noted by RussWilley
'Lifesaver' for simplifying copyright updates according to LouisePKelly
'Simply works as described' without bloatware as pbosakov states
'Great plugin' with thanks from yur4uk

Common complaints

Plugin did not work despite following instructions (aarucanada)

Weaknesses

Occasional confusion about how to use or edit the plugin
Concerns about the plugin being abandoned before recent updates
Limited documentation
One reported failure to function

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, no-frills solution to automatically update the copyright year on their WordPress site will find this plugin ideal, especially those comfortable with minimal configuration.

Not ideal for

Users who require extensive support, detailed documentation, or advanced customization options may find this plugin lacking. Also, those concerned about plugin maintenance should consider alternatives with more frequent updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality to dynamically update the copyright year without any limitations or ads.

Final Verdict

Automatic Copyright Year is a simple and effective plugin that fulfills its purpose well, as reflected by mostly positive user reviews and a strong rating. Its lightweight nature and ease of use make it a good choice for users needing a basic copyright year updater without extra features.

However, some users have reported usability issues and concerns about the plugin's maintenance history. While no security vulnerabilities are known, those needing more robust support or customization might consider alternative plugins with more active development. Overall, it offers good value as a free solution for straightforward copyright year updates.

Other Notable Features

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

Footer Copyright

Screenshots

FAQ

As of version 1.0, there is no need to modify any options. The plugin will go through the content of your widgets and the html footer tag and replace [wpsos_year] with the current year number.