=== Elated ===

Contributors: candidthemes
Tags:  grid-layout, one-column, two-columns, left-sidebar, custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, translation-ready, footer-widgets, custom-colors, custom-header, editor-style, rtl-language-support, theme-options, threaded-comments, block-styles, blog, news, entertainment
Requires at least: 5.5
Requires PHP: 7.0
Tested up to: 6.9
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://wwws.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Description ==

Introducing our brand new WordPress blog theme - "Elated". This theme has been carefully crafted to provide the perfect platform for bloggers who want to showcase their content in a visually appealing and engaging way.

With its clean and modern design, Elated is fully responsive, meaning that your blog will look great on any device. The theme comes with a range of customization options, allowing you to personalize your blog to suit your individual style and needs.

Elated is designed with readability in mind, with clear typography and plenty of white space to ensure that your content is easy to read and navigate. The theme also includes a range of post formats, allowing you to mix and match different types of content, from text and images to video and audio.

One of the key features of Elated is its flexibility. The theme comes with a range of pre-designed templates and layouts, as well as a powerful page builder, allowing you to create custom pages and post layouts with ease. This means that you can create a blog that truly reflects your personality and style, without having to worry about any technical know-how.

Elated is also fully compatible with a range of popular WordPress plugins, including WooCommerce, Jetpack, and Contact Form 7. This means that you can easily add e-commerce functionality, social sharing buttons, and contact forms to your blog, without having to worry about any compatibility issues.

Whether you're a seasoned blogger or just starting out, Elated is the perfect theme for anyone looking to create a professional, stylish, and engaging blog. So why wait? Download Elated today and start sharing your thoughts and ideas with the world!
== Installation ==

1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button.
2. Click Upload Theme and Choose File, then select the theme's .zip file. Click Install Now.
3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away.

== License ===

License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://wwws.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Elated WordPress Theme, Copyright 2023 Candid Themes
Elated is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v2

== Credits ==

* Based on Underscores https://underscores.me/, (C) 2012-2017 Automattic, Inc., [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
* normalize.css https://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/, (C) 2012-2016 Nicolas Gallagher and Jonathan Neal, [MIT](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
* Font-Awesome https://github.com/FortAwesome/Font-Awesome FontAwesome 4.7.0 Copyright 2012 Dave Gandy Font License: SIL OFL 1.1 Code License: MIT License http://fontawesome.com/license/
* theia-sticky-sidebar https://github.com/WeCodePixels/theia-sticky-sidebar [MIT](http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
* Webfont Loader (WPTT) https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader [MIT] (https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/blob/master/LICENSE)

== Images License ==
Image for theme screenshot image, Copyright Pxhere
License: Creative Commons CC0 license.
License URI: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/500242

Image for theme screenshot image, Copyright Pxhere
License: Creative Commons CC0 license.
License URI: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/846299

Image for theme screenshot image, Copyright Pxhere
License: Creative Commons CC0 license.
License URI: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/99099

Image for theme screenshot image, Copyright Pxhere
License: Creative Commons CC0 license.
License URI: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/3329

== Changelog ==
= 1.0.4 - March 3 2026 =
* Tested up to WordPress 6.9
* Updated requires PHP version increased to 7.0
* Updated copyright date.
* Updated license URI.
* Improved comment section link styling.
* Updated the Font Awesome version from Font Awesome 4 to Font Awesome 6.

= 1.0.3 - May 04 2023 =
* Fixed header top menu

= 1.0.2 - March 29 2023 =
* Upgrade to pro added
* About page added

= 1.0.1 - March 28 2023 =
* Fixed reviewer issues

= 1.0.0 - March 20 2023 =
* Initial Submission
