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Daily KJV Verses
Auto-refreshed Bible verses each day from the King James Version.
Overview
The Verse of the Day Widget for WP brings daily inspiration to your site, now with stunning, AI-generated animated video backgrounds. Display a fresh KJV Bible verse each day against unique animated or static scenery and use the built-in support for over 100 languages to inspire a global audience.
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
— Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
Plugin Statistics
20+
Active Installations
WordPress sites worldwide
5.0
Star Rating
Based on user reviews
8.9.5
Current Version
Actively maintained
100+
Languages
ChatGPT-powered translations
Watch the Demo
Verse of the Day DemoSee our innovative animated backgrounds in action on YouTube.
New! Try the Live Preview Playground now enabled as of version 7.3.77.
Features at a Glance
100+ Languages
ChatGPT-powered translations preserving the literal tone of the original text.
AI Backgrounds
AI-generated backgrounds in fast WebP format for stunning visuals.
Easy Shortcodes
Add via shortcode: [votd_sidebar_widget]
Widget Ready
Easy widget placement via Appearance → Widgets in your dashboard.
Lightweight
Compatible with most WordPress themes with minimal performance impact.
Unlike Google Translate, which prioritizes modern, natural language phrasing, ChatGPT allows us to preserve the more literal tone and structure of the original Hebrew and Greek, providing translations that better reflect the integrity of the KJV.
Get Started
- Install the Plugin: In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New and search for "Verse of the Day Widget for WP". Install and activate it from there. Alternatively, you can upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/verse-of-the-day-widget-for-wp directory.
- Activate the Plugin: After installation, go to the "Plugins" screen and activate it.
- Place the Widget: Navigate to Appearance > Widgets, where you will find two distinct widgets available. You can add the full-width header widget or the compact sidebar widget to your theme's available areas, such as a header or sidebar.
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Use the Shortcode:
For maximum flexibility, you can embed the widget directly into your posts and pages using one of the following shortcodes:
[votd_header_widget]— Displays the full-width header widget.[votd_sidebar_widget]— Displays the compact sidebar widget.[votd_verse_of_the_day_widget_for_wp]— This is the original legacy shortcode, perfect for embedding the header widget directly into posts and pages.
- Customize the Widget: Once placed, open the widget's settings. Here, you can select a language and choose from 18 professional font options to personalize the appearance of the text.
Privacy-Friendly
This plugin uses secure APIs and does not collect personal data.
About the Author
100% Free & GPL Licensed
Use it, share it, spread the Word — literally.