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
- GitHub Repository: Texlab Current Year on GitHub
- Feel free to contribute to the development of this plugin
Additional Info
For more information and support, please visit:
Texlab IT
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/texlab-current-year
directory, 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
FAQ
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How do I use this plugin?
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Simply insert the shortcode
[texlab_current_year]
wherever you want the current year to appear. -
Does this plugin slow down my website?
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No, this plugin is very lightweight and only loads the minimal code needed to display the current year.
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Can I use this in my theme’s template files?
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Yes, you can use the shortcode in template files by using the
do_shortcode()
function: -
Does it support different date formats?
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Currently, the plugin only displays the year in YYYY format. If you need different date formats, please contact us for feature requests.
Contributors & Developers
“Texlab Current Year” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
ContributorsTranslate “Texlab Current Year” into your language.
Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
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