# Auto Copyright

> Auto Copyright has 30+ active installs and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Auto Copyright shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Automatically generates a copyright notice based on the first and last post published in the WordPress database. The notice can be placed anywhere in the web site template or included as a short code within a post…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 23,586
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+5.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 14.11
- **Last updated:** Jan 17, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** phillcoxon (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/phillcoxon/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-copyright-1/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [administration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/administration/) | #49 | 143 |
| [blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blog/) | #56 | 260 |
| [copyright](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/copyright/) | #43 | 96 |
| [footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footer/) | #55 | 124 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 421 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| administration | >100 | 3,321 |
| blog | >100 | 10,000 |
| copyright | >100 | 1,643 |
| footer | >100 | 4,933 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 14.11: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Adminimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adminimize/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jun 10, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Remove Dashboard Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-dashboard-access-for-non-admins/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (78) | May 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Error Log Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/error-log-monitor/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (48) | Oct 1, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Automatic Domain Changer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-domain-changer/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (29) | May 8, 2026 | 65/100 |
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| 6 | [Relative URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-url/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (26) | Aug 11, 2021 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [WP Hide Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-dashboard/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 45/100 |
| 8 | [aapanel WP Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aapanel-wp-toolkit/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Site Health Tool Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-health-tool-manager/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (13) | Sep 22, 2020 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Users by Date Registered](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/users-by-date-registered/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 20, 2019 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto Copyright free?
Yes. Auto Copyright is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Auto Copyright safe to use in 2026?
Auto Copyright shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Auto Copyright?
Auto Copyright is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,586 times since it launched in January 2009. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Auto Copyright work with WordPress 7.1?
Auto Copyright is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Auto Copyright last updated?
The latest version, 14.11, was released on January 17, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Auto Copyright?
Auto Copyright is developed and maintained by phillcoxon.

### What are the best alternatives to Auto Copyright?
The most popular alternatives to Auto Copyright are Adminimize (100K+ installs), Remove Dashboard Access (30K+ installs) and Error Log Monitor (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-copyright-1/ · Generated 2026-10-11 08:45 UTC by PageForge