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MonthMate

A simple wordpress plugin to display the current month name

by Hameem Kay · github.com/hameemkay/monthmate

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/hameemkay/monthmate/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/hameemkay/monthmate ↗

MonthMate is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to display the current month name anywhere on your website. Perfect for blogs, e-commerce stores, and dynamic content updates where showing the current month adds value.

Features

  • Display the current month name (e.g., October).
  • Use shortcode [current_month] to display the month anywhere.
  • Option to show month in different formats:
    • Full (e.g., October)
    • Short (e.g., Oct)
    • Numeric (e.g., 10)
  • Works with widgets and Gutenberg blocks.
  • Lightweight and fast — no bloat.

Upcoming Features

  • ✅ Custom styling options (font, color, size).
  • ✅ Localization (translate month names into your site’s language).
  • ✅ Display full date (day, month, year).
  • ✅ Countdown to the end of the month.
  • ✅ Dynamic SEO insertion (use current month in page titles or descriptions).
  • ✅ Seasonal or event-based display (e.g., show “Happy Holidays” in December).

Installation

  1. Download the plugin files and upload them to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  3. Use the shortcode [current_month] anywhere you want to display the month name.

Usage

  • Add the shortcode inside posts, pages, or widgets: [current_month]