Current Year Shortcode VICT
A shortcode to display the current year. Never worry about updating the current year on your site again.
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.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (800+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Current Year Shortcode VICT stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| current year | #2 |
| footer shortcode | #11 |
| shortcode | #21 |
| vict | #1 |
| voordelig ict | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Current Year Shortcode VICT
From the official readme · v1.21Description
A shortcode to display the current year, for example in the footer section.
When using this shortcode you don’t have to manually update the year on your website, when a new year begins.
Just add the shortcode where you need it, within the text. Don’t forget to use the [ ] brackets.
[vict_year] displays the current year
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the \\’/wp-content/plugins/\\’ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins utility directly.
- Activate the plugin from the plug-in menu in WordPress.
- Add the shortcode wherever needed.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What shortcode do I use?
A: [vict_year] displays the current year wherever you want.
Q: Can I use the code only for my site footer section?
A: No, you can use the shortcode wherever you want. But ofcourse it is a really good idea to use the shortcode in the footer/copyright section.
Q: where can I use the shortcode?
A: anywhere you can use an shortcode in WordPress.
Changelog
Updated plug-in for use with WordPress version 7.1. Please update the plug-in so you always have the latest version.
1.21
- Update: updated code for WordPress version 7.1.
1.20
- Update: updated code for WordPress version 7.0.
1.19
- Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.9.
1.18
- Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.8.
1.17
- Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.7.
1.16
- Update: code update date() to gmdate()
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FAQ
Current Year Shortcode VICT: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
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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