=== Esports Blog ===

Contributors: themeignite
Requires at least: 5.0
Requires PHP: 7.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 2.6
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 modern, multipurpose, and SEO-optimized solution designed for gaming enthusiasts, bloggers, and digital publishers. Ideal as a powerful video aggregator, it supports esports news, match updates, gameplay analysis, and streaming content in one dynamic platform. Its clean, minimal, and dark-styled layout creates a visually engaging and clutter-free experience, while the fully responsive design ensures smooth performance across all devices. Every article, gameplay clip, and video highlight appears sharp with its retina-ready interface. Built on optimized code, it delivers fast loading, seamless navigation, and reliable performance. Extensive customization options allow easy control over layouts, colors, and sections. Features like banners, sliders, leaderboards, and CTA buttons boost engagement, while social integration enhances reach. With plugin compatibility, analytics support, and cross-browser functionality, it is perfect for gaming blogs, esports coverage, and content-driven platforms aiming for a strong, interactive online 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
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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

  2.4
  * Added footer social icons panel in customizer.
  * Added show/hide icon in footer social icons.
  * Added footer social media links in customizer.
  * Added footer social icons changing options.
  * Added post content alignment in customizer.
  * Updated .pot file

  2.5
  * Updated description.

  2.6
  * Fixed bugs.