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13 pre-built patterns registered under the dmyip-dynamic-dates category. Access from the Block Inserter > Patterns tab or the / slash command in the editor.

The 13 dynamic date patterns are pre-composed layouts, banners, notices, last-updated lines, registered under the dmyip-dynamic-dates category. Insert one from the Patterns tab or the slash command and edit it like any block composition.

Available Patterns

  • dmyip/copyright-footer: Auto-updating copyright year → [year]
  • dmyip/last-updated: “Last updated” notice → [datemodified]
  • dmyip/affiliate-header: “Updated for Month Year” header → [month], [year]
  • dmyip/sale-banner: Monthly sale banner → [month]
  • dmyip/black-friday-banner: Black Friday/Cyber Monday banner → [blackfriday], [cybermonday]
  • dmyip/countdown: Generic countdown → [daysuntil]
  • dmyip/todays-date: “Weekday, date” header → [weekday], [date]
  • dmyip/age-display: Age card → [age]
  • dmyip/birthday-countdown: Birthday countdown → [daysuntil]
  • dmyip/experience-badge: “X Years of Experience” badge → [age]
  • dmyip/new-year-countdown: New Year countdown → [daysuntil]
  • dmyip/days-since-milestone: “Days since launch” card → [dayssince]

  • dmyip/promo-with-cta: Promotional banner with button → [month], [year]

Pattern Details

Auto-updating copyright notice for site footers.

Copyright [year] My Company. All rights reserved.
→ Copyright 2026 My Company. All rights reserved.

Affiliate Header

“Updated for Month Year” badge for review/affiliate posts. Keeps content looking fresh without manual edits.

Updated for [month] [year]
→ Updated for February 2026

Black Friday Banner

Promotional banner showing calculated Black Friday and Cyber Monday dates for the current year.

Experience Badge

Shows years of experience calculated from a start date. Updates automatically each birthday.

Days Since Milestone

Social proof card showing how many days since a founding date, product launch, or other milestone.

Promo with CTA

Full promotional banner with dynamic month/year and a call-to-action button. Ready for seasonal campaigns.

Quick answers to common questions:

How do I insert a dynamic date pattern?

Open the Block Inserter’s Patterns tab and browse the Dynamic Dates category, or type / in the editor and search the pattern name. Patterns insert as regular blocks you can restyle freely.

Can I save my own variations?

Yes, customize an inserted pattern and save it as a synced or unsynced pattern in WordPress core. The plugin’s patterns are starting points, not locked templates.