Texlab Current Year
Display the current year anywhere in your WordPress site using a simple shortcode.
Solid choice
Texlab Current Year is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Texlab Current Year stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| copyright | >100 |
| current year | #15 |
| date | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| year | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Texlab Current Year
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
Texlab Current Year is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to display the current year anywhere on your website using a simple shortcode. This is particularly useful for copyright notices and other date-sensitive content that needs to be automatically updated each year.
The year is calculated from the timezone configured in Settings > General, so it rolls over at midnight for your site rather than for the server.
Features
- Simple shortcode
[texlab_current_year]to display the current year - Uses the site’s configured timezone
- Lightweight and efficient: no options, no database queries, no assets loaded
- No configuration needed
- Works with any theme
- Perfect for footer copyright notices
Usage
Simply insert the shortcode [texlab_current_year] anywhere in your posts, pages, or widgets where you want the current year to appear.
Example usage in a copyright notice:
© [texlab_current_year] Your Company Name. All rights reserved.
Developers
The rendered year can be adjusted with the texlab_current_year filter:
add_filter( 'texlab_current_year', function ( $year ) { return $year; } );
GitHub repository: Texlab Current Year on GitHub
Additional Info
For more information and support, please visit:
Texlab IT
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/texlab-current-yeardirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the shortcode
[texlab_current_year]in your content
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this plugin?
Simply insert the shortcode [texlab_current_year] wherever you want the current year to appear.
Does this plugin slow down my website?
No. The plugin registers a single shortcode and loads no scripts, styles or settings. It performs no database queries.
Can I use this in my theme’s template files?
Yes, you can use the shortcode in template files by using the do_shortcode() function:
Which timezone is the year based on?
The year is generated with wp_date(), which uses the timezone set in Settings > General.
Does it support different date formats?
No. The shortcode outputs the year in YYYY format only. Developers who need something else can use the texlab_current_year filter.
Changelog
Compatibility update for WordPress 7.1 plus code hardening and cleanup. The year now follows your site's timezone. Requires WordPress 6.5 and PHP 7.4 or later.
1.2.0
- Tested with WordPress 7.1.
- Raised the minimum supported versions to WordPress 6.5 and PHP 7.4, as PHP 7.2 and 7.3 no longer receive security fixes.
- The year is now generated with
wp_date()so it respects the timezone configured in Settings > General instead of the server timezone. - The shortcode callback now explicitly discards any attributes passed to it, so no author-supplied value can reach the output.
- Removed the activation and deactivation hooks that called
flush_rewrite_rules(). The plugin registers no rewrite rules, so the call was unnecessary work on every activation. - Removed the unused plugin path and URL constants from the global namespace.
- Removed the redundant
load_plugin_textdomain()call. WordPress.org has served plugin translations automatically since WordPress 4.6. - The shortcode is now registered on the
inithook, as recommended. - Added a
texlab_current_yearfilter for developers.
1.1.0
- Added proper class-based structure
- Improved code organization and documentation
- Added internationalization support
- Added activation and deactivation hooks
- Enhanced security measures
1.0.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
Texlab Current Year: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is Texlab Current Year free?
Yes. Texlab Current Year is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Texlab Current Year safe to use in 2026?
Texlab Current Year is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Texlab Current Year?
Texlab Current Year is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,067 times since it launched in April 2024. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.
Does Texlab Current Year work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Texlab Current Year up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.
What PHP version does Texlab Current Year need?
Texlab Current Year requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Texlab Current Year last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on September 12, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Texlab Current Year?
Texlab Current Year is developed and maintained by Texlab IT.
What are the best alternatives to Texlab Current Year?
The most popular alternatives to Texlab Current Year are Secure Copy Content Protect… (20K+ installs), WP Content Copy Protection (10K+ installs) and Automatic Copyright Year (6K+ installs).
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