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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

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/hameemkay/monthmate/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
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]