=== Basic Copyright === Plugin Name: Basic Copyright Plugin URI: https://jimmitchell.org/basic-copyright-wp-plugin/ Description: A super-simple WordPress plugin to embed a dynamic copyright shortcode in your theme footer, beginning with your first post year to the current year. Tags: copyright, dynamic copyright, shortcode Author: Jim Mitchell Author URI: https://jimmitchell.org Donate link: https://ko-fi.com/jimmitchellmedia Requires at least: 4.6 Tested up to: 6.5 Version: 1.0.2 Stable tag: 1.0.2 Requires PHP: 5.6.20 Text Domain: basic-copyright Domain Path: /languages License: GPL-2.0-or-later Contributors: jimmitchell Makes "[basic_copyright]" available as a shortcode for use in your WordPress site theme footer. == Description == This plugin makes "[basic_copyright]" available as a shortcode for use in your site theme footer. ### Features ### * No configuration necessary. Set it and forget it, even beyond multiple years. * If all your content is published in the current year, a simple "© 2024 Blog Name" will be output. * If your content spans multiple years, a range like "© 2008 - 2024 Blog Name" will be output. * This plugin is dynamic and will update to the current year automatically. No need to update copyright references anymore. ### Privacy ### __User Data:__ This plugin does not collect any user data. __Cookies:__ This plugin does not set or rely on any cookies whatsoever. Basic Copyright is developed and maintained by [Jim Mitchell](https://social.lol/@jim). ### Support development ### I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can [make a donation](https://ko-fi.com/jimmitchellmedia/). Links, toots, boosts, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thank you! :) == Installation == ### How to install the plugin ### 1. Upload the plugin to your blog and activate. There are no settings that need to be configured. [More info on installing WP plugins »](https://wordpress.org/support/article/managing-plugins/#installing-plugins) ### How to use the plugin ### Basic Copyright makes a "[basic_copyright]" shortcode available for use in your theme files. For more information how to leverage WordPress shortcodes, refer to this [documentation](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/shortcode-block/). ### Plugin Upgrades ### To upgrade Basic Copyright, remove the old version and replace with the new version. Or just click "Update" from the Plugins screen and let WordPress do it for you automatically. For more information, visit the [Basic Copyright Homepage](https://jimmitchell.org/basic-copyright-wp-plugin/). ### Like this plugin? ### If you like Basic Copyright, please take a moment to [give a 5-star rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/basic-copyright/reviews/?rate=5#new-post). It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you! == Frequently Asked Questions == None as of yet. == Upgrade Notice == To upgrade Basic Copyright, remove the old version and replace with the new version. Or just click "Update" from the Plugins screen and let WordPress do it for you automatically. For more information, visit the [Basic Copyright Plugin Homepage](https://jimmitchell.org/basic-copyright-wp-plugin/). == Changelog == *Thank you to everyone who shares feedback for Basic Copyright!* If you like Basic Copyright, please take a moment to [give a 5-star rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/basic-copyright/reviews/?rate=5#new-post). It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you! **Version 1.0.2 (03-11-2024)** * Initial release.