# Current Year Shortcode VICT

> Current Year Shortcode VICT has 800+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 327 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 73/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Current Year Shortcode VICT is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

**A shortcode to display the current year. Never worry about updating the current year on your site again.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 12,741
- **Downloads (30 days):** 327 (-59.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 73/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.21
- **Last updated:** Aug 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Voordelig ICT (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/voordeligict/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [current year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/current-year/) | #1 | 11 |
| [footer shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footer-shortcode/) | #1 | 1 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,428 |
| [vict](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vict/) | #1 | 3 |
| [voordelig ict](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/voordelig-ict/) | #1 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| current year | #2 | 1,434 |
| footer shortcode | #11 | 2,299 |
| shortcode | #21 | 10,000 |
| vict | #1 | 4 |
| voordelig ict | #1 | 5 |

## Version adoption

- 1.21: 71.9%
- 1.20: 11.8%
- 1.19: 6.9%
- Other: 9.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Smart Copyright Year (Lite) – Auto Current Year Updater Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-copyright-year/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 31, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Current Year and Footer Information](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/current-year-and-footer-information/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 3, 2020 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Current Year By Nasim](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/current-year-by-nasim/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 24, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Copyright shortcode creator VICT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/copyright-shortcode-creator-vict/) | 10+ | — | Aug 23, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 6 | [Current Date Free](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/current-date-free/) | 10+ | — | Jan 30, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Texlab Current Year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/texlab-current-year/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Sep 12, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 8 | [Perennial – Auto-Updating Copyright Year Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ghostlabs-dynamic-copyright-notice/) | <10 | — | Oct 2, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Snappy Year Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snappy-year-shortcode/) | <10 | — | May 24, 2019 | 21/100 |
| 10 | [EZ current date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ezdate/) | <10 | — | Dec 18, 2019 | 21/100 |
| 11 | [Title Year ShortCode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/title-year-shortcode/) | <10 | — | Jul 31, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Current Year Shortcode VICT free?
Yes. Current Year Shortcode VICT is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Current Year Shortcode VICT safe to use in 2026?
Current Year Shortcode VICT is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Current Year Shortcode VICT?
Current Year Shortcode VICT is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,741 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 327 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Current Year Shortcode VICT work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Current Year Shortcode VICT up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Current Year Shortcode VICT need?
Current Year Shortcode VICT requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Current Year Shortcode VICT last updated?
The latest version, 1.21, was released on August 23, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Current Year Shortcode VICT?
Current Year Shortcode VICT is developed and maintained by Voordelig ICT.

### What are the best alternatives to Current Year Shortcode VICT?
The most popular alternatives to Current Year Shortcode VICT are Smart Copyright Year (Lite) (200+ installs), Current Year and Footer Inf… (100+ installs) and Current Year By Nasim (30+ installs).


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