Plugin info

Total downloads: 15,386
Active installs: 3,000
Total reviews: 1
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 3
Last updated: 4/20/2025 (256 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 5/15/2024 (1 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.0

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 256 days ago • 1 reviews

40/100

Is Current Date Shortcode For WordPess abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 256 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.0

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Description

Embed Dynamic Dates in Your WordPress Site with a Shortcode

This plugin simplifies adding the current date, month, or year anywhere on your WordPress website using a shortcode. Simply insert [current-date] and it’ll automatically update with the current date based on your language settings.

Flexible Date Formatting Options

Need a specific date format? No problem! Pass a format attribute with the shortcode for customization.

Example
[current-date format=’l, F jS, Y’] displays the date as “Tuesday, May 21st, 2024”
[current-date format=’D, M j, Y’] displays the date as “Tue, May 21, 2024”
[current-date format=’F j, Y’] displays the date as “May 21, 2024”
[current-date format=’j F Y’] displays the date as “21 May 2024”
[current-date format=’m/d/Y’] displays the date as “05/21/2024”
[current-date format=’Y/m/d’] displays the date as “2024/05/21”
[current-date format=’Y-m-d’] displays the date as “2024-05-21”
[current-date format=’d-m-Y’] displays the date as “21-05-2024”
[current-date format=’Y.m.d’] displays the date as “2024.05.21”
[current-date format=’j.n.Y’] displays the date as “21.5.2024”
[current-date format=’d/m/Y’] displays the date as “21/05/2024”
[current-date format=’D, M j Y’] displays the date as “Tue, May 21 2024”
[current-date format=’l, j F Y’] displays the date as “Tuesday, 21 May 2024”
[current-date format=’D, j M Y’] displays the date as “Tue, 21 May 2024”
[current-date format=’jS F Y’] displays the date as “21st May 2024”
[current-date format=’F jS’] displays the date as “May 21st”
[current-date format=’M j’] displays the date as “May 21”
[current-date format=’Y-M-d’] displays the date as “2024-May-21”

Easy to Use, Powerful Customization

This user-friendly plugin empowers you to seamlessly integrate dynamic dates into your WordPress content, enhancing both functionality and user experience.

Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions about the plugin, please visit our support forum at Submit Ticket. We are here to help you with any concerns you may have.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

Contribute

The full source code is available on GitHub Repository. Feel free to contribute or report an issue.

Installation

There is no prerequisites for installing Current Date Shortcode For WordPess. You can follow the steps below to complete the installation.

Automatic Installation

  1. Go to Plugins > Add New screen from your WordPress website dashboard.
  2. Search for Current Date Shortcode For WordPess.
  3. Install and activate the plugin, that’s it!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the plugin come for free?

Yes, it’s completely free.

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Changelog

1.0.4

  • Updated date function from dateI18n to gmdateI18n for improved internationalization support
  • Added backward compatibility for existing blocks using previous versions
  • Performance improvements for date rendering

1.0.3

Add New date shortcode.

1.0.2

WordPress 6.7 Compatibility: Improved stability and smooth operation with the latest WordPress version.

1.0.1

Update: Improved compatibility with WordPress 6.6.1, guaranteeing smooth operation and stability within the WordPress ecosystem.