Title: Current Year Shortcode VICT Author: Voordelig ICT Published: 25 December 2019 Last modified: 3 December 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/current-year-shortcode-vict/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3410168) ![](https://ps.w.org/current-year-shortcode-vict/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3410168) # Current Year Shortcode VICT By [Voordelig ICT](https://profiles.wordpress.org/voordeligict/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/current-year-shortcode-vict.1.19.zip) * [Details](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict/#description) * [Reviews](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict/#reviews) * [Installation](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict/#installation) * [Development](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/current-year-shortcode-vict/) ## Description A shortcode to display the current year, for example in the footer section. When using this shortcode you don’t have to manually update the year on your website, when a new year begins. Just add the shortcode where you need it, within the text. Don’t forget to use the[] brackets. **[vict_year] displays the current year** ## Screenshots * [[ * Example of shortcode in Customizer and front-end view. * [[ * Example of shortcode in Widget menu and front-end view. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to the \\’/wp-content/plugins/\\’ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins utility directly. 2. Activate the plugin from the plug-in menu in WordPress. 3. Add the shortcode wherever needed. ## FAQ ### Q: What shortcode do I use? A: [vict_year] displays the current year wherever you want. ### Q: Can I use the code only for my site footer section? A: No, you can use the shortcode wherever you want. But ofcourse it is a really good idea to use the shortcode in the footer/copyright section. ### Q: where can I use the shortcode? A: anywhere you can use an shortcode in WordPress. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e256032b9241d17ab486628b32d338d78ab3fb1cb51758a17ad7322a8984555b? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[The Best of its kind!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/the-best-of-its-kind-28/)󠁿 [Andrew](https://profiles.wordpress.org/spyboy88/) 2 April 2023 The lightest (only 2KB) and does its job perfectly, thanks! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/663b15009089a0a634e1beefa2c7bf1ae95e8480e2679b208b0929e0a5f4133f? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Top plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/top-plugin-296/)󠁿 [Bram van de Ven](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ventasticdesign/) 8 February 2021 Doet wat het moet doen! Het laat het huidige jaartal zien, en je kan de shortcode bewerken in je eigen stijl waardoor het jaartal veranderd met de opmaak. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6d280ebde57a9786ee11504d815ab8aecfdda47fdb14bf68c7cd0803b26b1601? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Prima plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/prima-plugin-20/)󠁿 [jbruijs](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jbruijs/) 25 December 2019 Doet precies wat er staat. Geen extra opties etc. Laat gewoon het huidige jaar zien, waar je de shortcode hebt geplaatst. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/157ee5a40bebe108a508482155e7e8c03e5f864185e105413c272520c8736679? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[It does what it is supposed to do](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/it-does-what-it-is-supposed-to-do-6/)󠁿 [Voordelig ICT](https://profiles.wordpress.org/voordeligict/) 25 December 2019 Works like it should. Simple and clear. Only shows the current year, using a shortcode. Noting more, nothing less. [ Read all 3 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/current-year-shortcode-vict/reviews/) ## Contributors and Developers “Current Year Shortcode VICT” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Voordelig ICT ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/voordeligict/) “Current Year Shortcode VICT” has been translated into 3 locales. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Current Year Shortcode VICT” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/current-year-shortcode-vict/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/current-year-shortcode-vict/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/current-year-shortcode-vict/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/current-year-shortcode-vict/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Change Log #### 1.19 * Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.9. #### 1.18 * Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.8. #### 1.17 * Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.7. #### 1.16 * Update: code update date() to gmdate() #### 1.15 * Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.6. #### 1.14 * Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.5. #### 1.13 * Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.4. #### 1.12 * Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.3. #### 1.11 * Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.2. #### 1.10 * Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.1. Changed minimal PHP and WordPress version. #### 1.9 * Update: updated code for WordPress version 6.0. #### 1.8 * Update: updated code for WordPress version 5.9. #### 1.7 * Update: checked code with WordPress version 5.8 and updated the FAQ. #### 1.6 * Update: checked code with WordPress version 5.7 and updated it. #### 1.5 * Update: checked code with WordPress version 5.6 and updated the FAQ. #### 1.4 * Update: checked code with WordPress version 5.5 and updated it. #### 1.3 * Update: checked code with WordPress version 4.5 and updated the Description. #### 1.2 * Update: changed Description, FAQ and screenshots. #### 1.1 * Bugfix: changed shortcode because of possible issues due to duplicate shortcodes within WordPress. * Update: updated the Description and FAQ section with the new shortcode. #### 1.0 * First release of plugin ## Meta * Version **1.19** * Last updated **5 months ago** * Active installations **800+** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 8.0 or higher ** * Languages * [Dutch](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict/), [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict/), [Portuguese (Portugal)](https://pt.wordpress.org/plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict/) and [Swedish](https://sv.wordpress.org/plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict) * Tags * [current year](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/current-year/)[shortcode](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/shortcode/) [vict](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/vict/)[voordelig ict](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/voordelig-ict/) * [Advanced View](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/current-year-shortcode-vict/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 4 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/current-year-shortcode-vict/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/current-year-shortcode-vict/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/current-year-shortcode-vict/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/current-year-shortcode-vict/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/current-year-shortcode-vict/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/current-year-shortcode-vict/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/current-year-shortcode-vict/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Voordelig ICT ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/voordeligict/) ## Support Got something to say? 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