Dynamic Copyright Year Customizer

by AATISH G NAIR

Description

Dynamic Copyright Year Customizer helps you easily manage and display a dynamic, up-to-date copyright notice on your WordPress site. With the ability to add custom text before and after the current year, you can personalize the copyright display to fit your brand and content needs.

No more manual updates to your footer every new year! This plugin ensures your copyright stays accurate year after year, protecting your content and making your website look more professional. Ideal for website owners who want a hands-off solution to keep their legal notices up to date.

Key Features:

Dynamic Copyright Year: Automatically updates the displayed year, ensuring your copyright notice is always current.
Custom Text: Add text before and after the year (e.g., “© 2024 Your Business Name. All Rights Reserved”).
Gutenberg Block Support: Easily add the dynamic copyright to any post or page using a dedicated Gutenberg block.
Shortcode Support: Use the [dyc_customizer_dynamic_year] shortcode to embed the copyright year anywhere, including posts, pages, and widgets.
Elementor Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with Elementor, allowing you to add the dynamic year in custom footers and sections.
SEO-Friendly: Keep your content protected with up-to-date copyright notices, helping to safeguard your intellectual property.
Fully Customizable: Tailor the copyright display to match your website’s design and legal requirements.

Why You Need This Plugin

A proper copyright notice not only protects your intellectual property but also adds credibility and professionalism to your website. Many businesses forget to update their copyright year, which can make a site look outdated or untrustworthy. With Dynamic Copyright Year Customizer, you’ll never have to worry about that again!

By ensuring your copyright notice is automatically updated every year, you:
– Save time by eliminating manual updates.
– Improve user trust with a professional, up-to-date footer.
– Enhance legal protection for your content by displaying accurate copyright information.

The Weak Point of Manual Copyright Updates:

Manually updating your copyright every year can be time-consuming, prone to human error, and easy to forget. A forgotten or outdated copyright can make your site appear neglected, affecting your brand’s reputation.

Solution: This plugin automatically updates the copyright year without any effort from your side, ensuring accuracy and legal protection while maintaining the professionalism of your site.

Additional Benefits:

Enterprise-Level Customization: Built for businesses that need a scalable and customizable solution to protect their online assets.
Developer-Friendly: Easily extendable and compatible with custom themes and other plugins.
Lightweight and Fast: Designed for performance, ensuring it won’t slow down your site.

Usage

After activating the plugin, navigate to the “Settings” -> “Dynamic Copyright Year Customizer” page in your WordPress dashboard.
Enter the text you want to display before and after the dynamic year.
Use the [dyc_customizer_dynamic_year] shortcode to add the dynamic copyright notice anywhere on your site.
Or, add the Dynamic Year Block from the Gutenberg block editor to any post or page.

Faq

Can I customize the copyright notice?

Yes, you can easily add custom text before and after the year to personalize the notice for your brand.

How do I use the plugin with Elementor?

You can use the [dyc_customizer_dynamic_year] shortcode inside any Elementor section to display the dynamic copyright year in your footer or any other part of your site.

Does this plugin support Gutenberg block editor?

Yes, it includes a dedicated Dynamic Year Block that you can add to any post or page through the Block Editor.

Will this plugin slow down my site?

No, the plugin is extremely lightweight and optimized for performance. It adds zero load to your site’s frontend.

Is this plugin SEO-friendly?

Absolutely! Keeping your copyright notice up-to-date contributes to the overall professionalism and trustworthiness of your website, which can positively impact user experience and SEO.

Reviews

EASE of USE

By fcf2025 on December 7, 2025

Found it very straight forward and easy to apply to the website information. It was exactly what I was looking for to place the information onto the site.

Changelog

1.4

Fix: Gutenberg block now fully compatible with WordPress 6.x (tested up to 6.9.4).
Fix: Replaced deprecated category: 'common' (removed in WP 5.8) with category: 'widgets' — block was silently failing to appear in the block inserter.
Fix: Removed deprecated wp-editor script dependency (removed in WP 5.3) — replaced with wp-element and wp-block-editor.
Fix: Block registration overhauled to use the modern block.json metadata file standard (required for WP 5.8+).
Fix: Block name corrected to use valid hyphenated namespace (dyc-customizer/dynamic-year) instead of underscored namespace.
Fix: Upgraded to Block API version 3 for full WordPress 6.x compatibility.
Fix: Added block-editor.js with proper useBlockProps hook support for the editor preview.
Fix: Added block-render.php for clean server-side rendering, replacing the old inline render_callback pattern.
Enhancement: register_block_type( __DIR__ ) now auto-discovers block.json, eliminating manual script enqueueing.

1.3

New: Live settings preview, start year for date ranges, hyperlink support, and a copyright symbol selector.
Enhancement: Major user interface overhaul on the settings page for a better workflow.
For Developers: New PHP template tag dyc_display_copyright() for theme integration.

1.2

Tested compatibility with latest WordPress version.
Fixed Minor Known Bug

1.1

New Update with Color Picker feature

1.0

Initial release with dynamic year, custom text, shortcode, and Gutenberg block support.