=== Footer Copyright ===
Contributors: zaforiqbal
Donate link: https://zaforiqbal.com
Tags: copyright, shortcode, footer, color-picker, typography
Requires at least: 4.6
Tested up to: 7.1
Stable tag: 1.6.0
Requires PHP: 5.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Display an automatically updated copyright year and company name with shortcodes and customizable footer text styles.

== Description ==

This plugin lets you easily display copyright information anywhere on your site with a block or shortcodes.
It automatically keeps the copyright year current and lets you style the text color and font size globally from the admin panel.
Includes a **Settings page** with a **global text-color picker**, **font size control**, **one-click copy buttons**, and **live previews** for all shortcodes.
Set a global company name and optional start year, and preview changes before saving. The Copyright block offers three layouts and optional per-block overrides.

Translations are included for English (UK), Spanish (Spain), German, French (France), Italian, Dutch (Netherlands), Polish, and Portuguese (Portugal).

**New in v1.5**
- **Live previews** of each shortcode on the Settings page.
- Minor admin UI polish.

**Pro Version – Footer Copyright Pro**
Unlock more controls and save time:
- Auto-insert footer (no shortcode required)
- More layouts
- Brand colors & spacing controls
- Built-in social icons
- Option to disable theme/builder footers  
👉 **Get Pro:** [https://wpstorebd.com/footer-copyright-pro/](https://wpstorebd.com/footer-copyright-pro/)

**New in v1.4**
- Added **Font Size (px)** option on the Settings page to apply a global font size to all shortcode outputs (optional).

**New in v1.3.0**
- A **Settings → Footer Copyright** page in the WordPress admin
- **One-click copy** buttons to quickly copy any shortcode
- **Color Picker** to change the text color globally for all shortcode outputs (optional)

**Available Shortcodes**

1. `[gigatech_copy_rights]` → **Copyright © 20XX Site Title. All rights reserved.**
2. `[gigatech_copy_rights company="Your Company Name" start_year="2010"]` → **Copyright © 2010–20XX Your Company Name. All rights reserved.**
3. `[gigatech_copy_rights company="Your Company Name"]` → **Copyright © 20XX Your Company Name. All rights reserved.**
4. `[gigatech_copy_company company="Your Company Name"]` → **© Your Company Name 20XX**
5. `[gigatech_copy_company]` → **© Site Title 20XX**
6. `[gigatech_company_year company="Your Company Name"]` → **Your Company Name © 20XX**
7. `[gigatech_company_year]` → **Site Title © 20XX**
8. `[gt_cp_icon]` → **©**
9. `[gt_year]` → **20XX**
10. `[gt_site_name]` → **Site Title**


== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/footer-copyright`, or install it directly from the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
3. Go to **Settings → Footer Copyright** to set a company name, start year, text color, and font size.
4. Insert the **Footer Copyright** block or place a shortcode in your footer widget, page, or theme file using `do_shortcode()`.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Who should use Footer Copyright? =
Anyone who wants to keep their website’s copyright text updated every year automatically.

= Do I need coding skills? =
No. Just place the shortcode in a widget, footer, page, or post.

= Will it work in pages or posts? =
Yes, the shortcodes work anywhere shortcodes are supported.

= Where can I get the Pro version? =
Right here: [Footer Copyright Pro](https://wpstorebd.com/footer-copyright-pro/)

== Screenshots ==
1. Admin Settings page showing color picker, font size option
2. Admin Settings page showing live previews, and shortcode copy buttons.

== Changelog ==

= 1.6.0 =
* Added a Copyright block with three layouts.
* Added global company name and start year settings and a preview that updates before saving.
* Added translations for eight European locales.

= 1.5 =
* Added **live shortcode previews** on the Settings page.
* Minor admin UI polish and copy tweaks.

= 1.4 =
* Added **global font size (px)** option on the Settings page.
* Styling wrapper now supports both color and font size.

= 1.3.0 =
* Added a new **Settings → Footer Copyright** page.
* Added **one-click copy** buttons for all shortcodes.
* Added a **global text-color picker** to style all shortcode outputs.

= 1.2 =
* Added 3 more shortcodes: `[gt_cp_icon]`, `[gt_year]`, `[gt_site_name]`.

= 1.0 =
* Initial version.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.5 =
Live previews and a non-intrusive Pro notice (with snooze/never). Safe upgrade — all existing shortcodes remain unchanged.

= 1.4 =
Added global **Font Size** option alongside the color picker. Safe upgrade — all existing shortcodes remain unchanged.

= 1.3.0 =
Added Settings page with color picker and copy-to-clipboard buttons. Safe to upgrade — all previous shortcode names remain unchanged.
