# Perennial – Auto-Updating Copyright Year Block

> Perennial has <10 active installs and 282 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Perennial is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Keeps your footer's copyright year current automatically — server-rendered, no JavaScript. Never edit a footer on New Year's Day again.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 279
- **Downloads (30 days):** 282 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** GhostLabs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ghostlabs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ghostlabs-dynamic-copyright-notice/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [copyright](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/copyright/) | #82 | 96 |
| [copyright year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/copyright-year/) | #2 | 2 |
| [current year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/current-year/) | #9 | 11 |
| [footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footer/) | >100 | 125 |
| [year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/year/) | #30 | 31 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| copyright | >100 | 1,662 |
| copyright year | #36 | 242 |
| current year | >100 | 1,438 |
| footer | >100 | 5,035 |
| year | >100 | 3,742 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-copy-content-protection/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (62) | Oct 7, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Content Copy Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-content-copy-protection/) | 10K+ | 3.5/5 (163) | Jun 27, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [Automatic Copyright Year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-copyright-year/) | 6K+ | 4.3/5 (9) | Jul 22, 2019 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [WP-Copyright-Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copyright-protection/) | 5K+ | 4.4/5 (21) | Feb 23, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 5 | [FSM Custom Featured Image Caption](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fsm-custom-featured-image-caption/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (22) | Apr 27, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 6 | [Auto Copyright Year Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-copyright-year-updater/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jul 10, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Dynamic Year Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-year-block/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Add Link to Copied Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-link-to-copied-text/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Dec 10, 2020 | 36/100 |
| 9 | [DMCA Website Protection Badge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dmca-badge/) | 1K+ | 3.2/5 (19) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [WF Magnific Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wf-magnific-lightbox/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (12) | Jun 26, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Perennial safe to use in 2026?
Perennial is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Perennial?
Perennial is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 279 times since it launched in October 2026. It was downloaded 282 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Perennial work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Perennial up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does Perennial need?
Perennial requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Perennial last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 2, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Perennial?
Perennial is developed and maintained by GhostLabs.

### What are the best alternatives to Perennial?
The most popular alternatives to Perennial are Secure Copy Content Protect… (20K+ installs), WP Content Copy Protection (10K+ installs) and Automatic Copyright Year (6K+ installs).


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