# Current Year Shortcodes

> Current Year Shortcodes has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 179 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Current Year Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Current Year Shortcodes lets you insert the current year, month and day anywhere in your WordPress site with a simple shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 6,958
- **Downloads (30 days):** 179 (+17.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3
- **Last updated:** Jan 3, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Lukas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/praxismarketing/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/current-year-shortcodes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [current](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/current/) | #1 | 10 |
| [day](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/day/) | #2 | 7 |
| [month](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/month/) | #2 | 9 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | #84 | 1,390 |
| [year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/year/) | #5 | 30 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| current | >100 | 10,000 |
| day | >100 | 9,858 |
| month | >100 | 4,077 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| year | >100 | 3,562 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 96.4%
- 0.2: 3.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Today's Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/todays-date/) | 80+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 27, 2013 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Age Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/age-shortcodes/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 2, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [WP Current Subcategories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-current-subcategories/) | 30+ | — | Oct 1, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Current Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/current-post/) | 10+ | 2/5 (1) | Feb 12, 2023 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [scORE!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/score/) | 10+ | — | Sep 12, 2008 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [LS IceCast ONAIR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ls-icecast-onair/) | 10+ | 3/5 (1) | Nov 27, 2013 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Show Star Sign Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-star-sign-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 14, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Anchor Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anchor-highlighter/) | 10+ | — | Apr 20, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [autometa's NOWON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nowon/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 18, 2018 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Current Year Shortcodes safe to use in 2026?
Current Year Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Current Year Shortcodes?
Current Year Shortcodes is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,958 times since it launched in December 2022. It was downloaded 179 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Current Year Shortcodes work with WordPress 7.1?
Current Year Shortcodes is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Current Year Shortcodes last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on January 3, 2024 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Current Year Shortcodes?
Current Year Shortcodes is developed and maintained by Lukas.

### What are the best alternatives to Current Year Shortcodes?
The most popular alternatives to Current Year Shortcodes are Today's Date (80+ installs), Age Shortcodes (50+ installs) and WP Current Subcategories (30+ installs).


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