Documentation: Hasan Majhali Dynamic Footer Year
Thank you for choosing our plugin! This guide will walk you through the setup and features of the Hasan Majhali Dynamic Footer Year.
Key Features
- Automatic Year Update: The footer copyright year updates automatically, so you never have to change it manually.
- Bilingual Support: Set different owner names for English (LTR) and Arabic (RTL) sites.
- Auto Language Detection: Automatically displays the correct language and text direction (LTR/RTL).
- Freelancing Certificate Display: Keep the Freelancing Certificate image, translated label, and optional certificate number hidden by default until the user enables the display.
- Certificate Position Control: Set the certificate distance from the left in LTR or from the right in RTL.
- Footer Preview: Review both LTR and RTL footer layouts on the settings page before viewing your website.
- Universal Theme Compatibility: Works with any WordPress theme, including Storefront.
- Shortcode System: Use
[hmdfy_current_year] and [hmdfy_copyright_footer] to place the year or full footer anywhere.
- WooCommerce HPOS Ready: Fully compatible with High-Performance Order Storage if WooCommerce is active.
- Lightweight & Efficient: The settings behavior script loads only on this plugin’s admin settings page.
Installation
- Download the plugin
.zip file.
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel and navigate to Plugins → Add New.
- Click Upload Plugin, choose the downloaded zip file, and click Install Now.
- After installation, click Activate Plugin.
- A new Hasan Majhali Plugins menu will appear in your admin sidebar. Navigate to Hasan Majhali Plugins → Hasan Majhali Dynamic Footer Year to access the settings.
Configuration
The settings page is simple and intuitive.
- Go to Hasan Majhali Plugins → Hasan Majhali Dynamic Footer Year.
- Use Enable Hasan Majhali Dynamic Footer Year to enable or disable the automatic footer and shortcodes.
- Enter the owner name you wish to display for English sites in the Owner Name (English) field.
- Enter the owner name for Arabic sites in the Owner Name (Arabic) field.
- Use Enable Freelancing Certificate Logo and Number to show the certificate row, which is disabled by default, then enter an optional value in Freelancing Certificate Number.
- Set Freelancing Certificate Position (px) to control the distance from the left in LTR and from the right in RTL. The default value is 20 pixels.
- Click Save Changes.
The footer preview displays the LTR and RTL layouts using the saved settings. The certificate row is aligned to the relevant side, while the copyright year remains centered below it.
The footer will now automatically appear on your site. You can also use the shortcodes for more granular control.
Shortcodes
Two shortcodes are available for use in posts, pages, widgets, or theme files:
[hmdfy_current_year] — Displays only the current year (e.g., "2026").[hmdfy_copyright_footer] — Displays the full, formatted copyright notice, automatically detecting the language and text direction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is WooCommerce required for this plugin to work?
A: No. The plugin is standalone and works with any WordPress site. It is simply compatible with WooCommerce HPOS if you happen to have it installed.
Q: How does the plugin know whether to show the English or Arabic version?
A: It uses the built-in WordPress function is_rtl() to detect if the current language is a right-to-left language.
Q: How do I adjust the certificate position?
A: Change the value in Freelancing Certificate Position (px). The value controls the left inset in LTR and the right inset in RTL.
Q: The footer is not showing up on my theme. What can I do?
A: Some themes use non-standard hooks. If the footer doesn't appear automatically, you can use the [hmdfy_copyright_footer] shortcode in your theme's footer widget area or directly in the footer.php template file.
Support
For questions, bug reports, or feature requests, please contact the plugin author.