=== FooterMate ===
Contributors: tayyabhassan04
Tags: footer, message, customization, simple, admin
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7.1
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

This plugin allows you to easily customize the footer message on your WordPress site without editing theme files.

== Description ==
Add a custom footer message to your WordPress site. Lightweight and easy to use.

This plugin allows you to easily customize the footer message on your WordPress site without editing theme files.

== Features ==
- Add a custom message to the footer.
- Manage footer text easily from the admin settings page.
- Lightweight and beginner-friendly.
- Fully secure with sanitized inputs and escaped outputs.

== Installation ==
1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/footermate` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Go to **Settings > Footer Message** to configure the footer text.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Can I use HTML in the footer message? =
No, for security reasons, the plugin only supports plain text messages.

= Will the message be displayed on all pages? =
Yes, the message will be displayed on the footer of every page on your site.

= How can I remove the custom footer message? =
Simply leave the message field empty in the settings, or deactivate the plugin.

= Does this plugin work with all themes? =
Yes, the plugin works with any WordPress theme that supports the `wp_footer` hook.

== Screenshots ==
1. **Settings Page** - Add or edit your custom footer message.
2. **Footer Message Display** - A simple example of the footer message on a WordPress site.

== Changelog ==
= 1.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.0 =
This is the first version of the plugin. Please report any bugs or suggestions.

== License ==
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. You are free to modify and distribute it under the same license.

== Notes ==
Developed with simplicity in mind. Feel free to contribute or suggest improvements!