=== Esports Blog ===

Contributors: themeignite
Requires at least: 5.0
Requires PHP: 7.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 2.3
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Tags: one-column, two-columns, three-columns, four-columns, right-sidebar, left-sidebar, custom-background, custom-menu, featured-images, featured-image-header, post-formats, flexible-header, sticky-post, threaded-comments, translation-ready, theme-options, footer-widgets, blog, full-width-template, custom-logo, custom-colors, entertainment, portfolio, grid-layout, wide-blocks, editor-style

== Description ==

The Esports Blog is a multipurpose, modern, and SEO-optimized theme crafted for gaming enthusiasts, bloggers, esports news portals, football and cricket updates, basketball highlights, live score blogs, sports commentary, athlete spotlights, gaming magazines, esports tournaments, online gaming communities, sports streaming platforms, gaming reviews, technology blogs, creative agencies, gaming tips and tricks guides, gameplay analysis, match previews, match results, team rankings, fantasy league updates, sports club programs, sports club facilities, sports club training, multiplayer gaming blogs, mobile gaming updates, PC gaming guides, strategy game blogs, action game reviews, gaming hardware reviews, esports coaching content, gaming influencers, streamer portfolios, and digital publishers looking to build a dynamic and professional online presence. Designed with a clean, minimal, and sophisticated layout, it ensures a clutter-free, user-friendly, and fully responsive experience across all devices. With its retina-ready and mobile-optimized design, every esports article, video highlight, gameplay clip, and tournament update appears sharp and engaging, enhancing the viewing experience. Built with secure and optimized code using the Bootstrap framework, the theme guarantees faster load times, smooth navigation, and top-notch performance. Packed with extensive personalization options, users can easily modify layouts, colors, fonts, and sections to match their branding. Key features include a bold banner area, featured post slider, testimonial showcase, team section, gaming stats section, leaderboard showcase, news ticker, and strategically placed Call-to-Action (CTA) buttons that boost reader interaction and engagement. Social media integration promotes content sharing, while interactive animations and dynamic elements add a modern touch. The theme’s compatibility with essential plugins like Contact Form 7, WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Jetpack, Mailchimp, Rank Math SEO, Smush, Akismet, MonsterInsights, WPForms Lite makes it ideal for building esports communities, publishing reviews, selling merchandise, tracking analytics, improving security, optimizing speed, and enhancing search visibility. It is also schema-friendly, translation-ready, and cross-browser compatible, helping creators reach a global audience with ease. Perfect for gaming bloggers, tournament organizers, esports analysts, tech reviewers, fantasy sports creators, streamer bloggers, and online gaming commentators, the Esports Blog theme combines clean design, high performance, and creative flexibility. Whether used for gaming news, live match commentary, esports streaming, gameplay tutorials, event coverage, or professional blogs, it ensures a premium and interactive experience. In short, Esports Blog is a powerful, plugin-compatible, performance-driven theme that helps gaming content creators and esports professionals establish a strong and visually captivating digital presence.

== 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 esports-blog theme's .zip file. Click Install Now.
3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away

== Copyrights and License ==

Unless otherwise specified, all the theme files, scripts and images are licensed under GPLv2 or later

External resources linked to the theme.

# Images
All images are under Creative Commons Public Domain deed CC0.

Source:

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1233630

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
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License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/638307

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/856441

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1141491

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1354503

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/962043

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/720576

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1077528

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/736629

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1331781

# Esports Blog bundles the following third-party resources:

  * normalize.css, Copyright 2012-2016 Nicolas Gallagher and Jonathan Neal
    - License: MIT
    - Source: https://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/

  * Font Awesome icons, Copyright Dave Gandy
    - Icons License: CC BY 4.0
    - Fonts License: SIL OFL 1.1
    - Source: http://fontawesome.io/

  * Owl Carousel v2.3.4 Copyright 2013-2018 David Deutsch
    - Licensed under: SEE LICENSE IN https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2/blob/master/LICENSE

  * Bootstrap v5.1.3 (https://getbootstrap.com) Copyright 2011-2021 The Bootstrap Authors
    - Copyright 2011-2021 Twitter, Inc.
    - Licensed under MIT (https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/master/LICENSE)

	*Webfonts Loader
  	- Esports Blog local fonts feature is based on Webfonts Loader by WordPress Themes Team (WPTT). (https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader)
  	- License: MIT
  	- Source: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/blob/master/LICENSE

  * WOW, Copyright (c) 2016 Matthieu Aussaguel
    - Source: https://github.com/matthieua/WOW/
    - License: GPLv3 https://github.com/matthieua/WOW/blob/master/README.md

All other resources and theme elements are licensed under the GPLv2 or later

Esports Blog WordPress Theme, Copyright themeignite 2025, themeignite.com
Esports Blog WordPress Theme is distributed under the terms of the GPLv2 or later
Some codes are taken from Twenty Twenty theme - https://wordpress.org/themes/twentytwenty/

* This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
  but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
  GNU General Public License for more details.

== Changelog ==

  1.0
  * Initial Release

  1.1
  * Added pro details.
  * Added getstart.
  * Added footer link.
  * Added demo importer.
  * Added rtl css.
  * Added language folder.
  * Resolved css error in 404 page.
  * Resolved css error in submenu.
  * Updated .pot file

  1.2
  * Updated description.

  1.3
  * Resolved css for blog post and single post.
  * Resolved css for shop page.
  * Resolved css for myaccount page.
  * Resolved css for notice and getstarted in responsive media.
  * Fixed Review issue in single product page.
  * Added css for header image.
  * Updated fontawesome.

  1.4
  * Updated description.

  1.5
  * Added breadcrumb.
  * Resolved css error for search in sidebar and footer.
  * Updated .pot file

  1.6
  * Updated description.

  1.7
  * Resolved css error in 404 page .
  * Resolved css error in breadcrumb responsive media.
  * Resolved css error in woocomerce responsive media.
  * Resolved css error in not found page.
  * Resolved css error in calender widget.

  1.8
  * Updated description.

  1.9
  * Added demo button in activation notice.
  * Added bundle link to bundle image in notice.
  * Added footer widget option in footer section.
  * Tested upto WP v6.9.
  * Updated .pot file

  2.0
  * Added description.

  2.1
  * Updated getstarted.
  * Fixed plugin activation issue.
  * Fixed translation warnings.
  * Fixed demo import issue.
  * Added escaping in getstarted & whizzie.php.
  * Updated .pot file

  2.2
  * Added animations.
  * Added grid layout option in blog post.
  * Added tags - grid-layout, wide-blocks, editor-style.
  * Added css for scroll to top hover.
  * Updated .pot file

  2.3
  * Fixed css error in demo import and getstarted.
  * Fixed 404 page errors. 
  * Fixed read more button visibility toggle error in post settings.
  * Added premium features in customizer.
  * Updated .pot file