Smart Copyright Year (Lite) – Auto Current Year Updater Shortcode
Smart Copyright Year is a super lite plugin which provides [year] shortcode to auto-display current year in copyright info.
Use with caution
Smart Copyright Year (Lite) works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Smart Copyright Year (Lite) stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| auto year shortcode | #6 |
| current year | #8 |
| smart year | #2 |
| year | #14 |
| year shortcode | #12 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Smart Copyright Year (Lite)
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Introducing the “Smart Copyright Year” plugin – your shortcut to a sleek and professional website! Tired of manually updating your copyright year? Wave goodbye to outdated info! Our nifty plugin is here to save the day.
Just put the [year] shortcode in your copyright line, and voilà! Watch your copyright year update like magic, keeping your site fresh and current. No more hassle, no more outdated dates – just effortless style.
How to use (Guide)
Write “[year]” in your copyright line of content
Example: Copyright © [year] WordPress. All Rights Reserved.
What is shortcode?
Read how WordPress shortcode work: WordPress Codex
Installation
- Put the plugin files in the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ folder, or just install it right from the WordPress add plugins page.
- Make the plugin active on the ‘Plugins’ page in WordPress.
- Place the shortcode [year] wherever you can use it in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this plugin?
Add “[year]” shortcode where you want to show the current year.
What is shortcode?
Read how WordPress shortcode work: WordPress Codex
For developers
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FAQ
Smart Copyright Year (Lite): quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Smart Copyright Year (Lite) free?
Yes. Smart Copyright Year (Lite) is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Smart Copyright Year (Lite) safe to use in 2026?
Smart Copyright Year (Lite) works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Smart Copyright Year (Lite)?
Smart Copyright Year (Lite) is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,019 times since it launched in October 2023. It was downloaded 107 times in the last 30 days.
Does Smart Copyright Year (Lite) work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Copyright Year (Lite) is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Smart Copyright Year (Lite) need?
Smart Copyright Year (Lite) requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Smart Copyright Year (Lite) last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on October 31, 2025 (12 months ago).
Who makes Smart Copyright Year (Lite)?
Smart Copyright Year (Lite) is developed and maintained by Nisaurl Amin Naim.
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