Plugin info

Total downloads: 700
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 1
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 4/19/2025 (257 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 4/7/2024 (1 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.2
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 257 days ago • 1 reviews

40/100

Is Texlab Current Year abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 257 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

Languages

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Description

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.

Features

  • Simple shortcode [texlab_current_year] to display the current year
  • Supports internationalization (i18n)
  • Lightweight and efficient
  • 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

Additional Info

For more information and support, please visit:
Texlab IT

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/texlab-current-year directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. 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, this plugin is very lightweight and only loads the minimal code needed to display the current year.

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:

Does it support different date formats?

Currently, the plugin only displays the year in YYYY format. If you need different date formats, please contact us for feature requests.

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Changelog

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