=== Footer Copyright ===
Contributors: zaforiqbal
Donate link: https://zaforiqbal.com
Tags: copyright, shortcode, footer, color-picker, typography
Requires at least: 4.6
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.5.1
Requires PHP: 5.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A simple plugin for website footer to display copyright symbol, text, year and company name in different order. Year updates automatically.
Includes a **Settings page** with a **global text-color picker**, **font size control**, **one-click copy buttons**, and **live previews** for all shortcodes.
**Translation ready** (`Text Domain: footer-copyright`).

== Description ==

This plugin lets you easily display copyright information anywhere on your site with 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.

**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 © 2025 Site Title. All rights reserved.**
2. `[gigatech_copy_rights company="Your Company Name." start_year="2010"]` → **Copyright © 2010–2025 Your Company Name. All rights reserved.**
3. `[gigatech_copy_rights company="Your Company Name."]` → **Copyright © 2025 Your Company Name. All rights reserved.**
4. `[gigatech_copy_company company="Your Company Name"]` → **© Your Company Name 2025**
5. `[gigatech_copy_company]` → **© Site Title 2025**
6. `[gigatech_company_year company="Your Company Name"]` → **Your Company Name © 2025**
7. `[gigatech_company_year]` → **Site Title © 2025**
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 global **text color** and **font size**, and copy any shortcode you need.
4. Place the 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 ==

= 1.5 =
* 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.
