=== Basic Copyright ===

Plugin Name: Basic Copyright
Plugin URI: https://jimmitchell.org/basic-copyright-wp-plugin/
Description: A super-simple WordPress plugin to embed a dynamic copyright shortcode in your theme footer, beginning with your first post year to the current year.
Tags: copyright, dynamic copyright, shortcode
Author: Jim Mitchell
Author URI: https://jimmitchell.org
Donate link: https://ko-fi.com/jimmitchellmedia
Requires at least: 4.6
Tested up to: 6.7
Version: 1.0.3
Stable tag: 1.0.3
Requires PHP: 5.6.20
Text Domain: basic-copyright
Domain Path: /languages
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Contributors: jimmitchell


Makes "[basic_copyright]" available as a shortcode for use in your WordPress site theme footer.



== Description ==

This plugin makes "[basic_copyright]" available as a shortcode for use in your site theme footer.



### Features ###

* No configuration necessary. Set it and forget it, even beyond multiple years.
* If all your content is published in the current year, a simple "© 2024 Blog Name" will be output.
* If your content spans multiple years, a range like "© 2008 - 2024 Blog Name" will be output.
* This plugin is dynamic and will update to the current year automatically. No need to update copyright references anymore.



### Privacy ###

__User Data:__ This plugin does not collect any user data.

__Cookies:__ This plugin does not set or rely on any cookies whatsoever.

Basic Copyright is developed and maintained by [Jim Mitchell](https://social.lol/@jim).


### Support development ###

I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can [make a donation](https://ko-fi.com/jimmitchellmedia/). 

Links, toots, boosts, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thank you! :)



== Installation ==

### How to install the plugin ###

1. Upload the plugin to your blog and activate. No settings need to be configured.

[More info on installing WP plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/article/managing-plugins/#installing-plugins)


### How to use the plugin ###

Basic Copyright makes a "[basic_copyright]" shortcode available for use in your theme files. For more information how to leverage WordPress shortcodes, refer to this [documentation](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/shortcode-block/).


### Plugin Upgrades ###

Just click "Update" from the Plugins screen and let WordPress do it for you automatically.

For more information, visit the [Basic Copyright Homepage](https://jimmitchell.org/basic-copyright-wp-plugin/).


### Like this plugin? ###

If you like Basic Copyright, please take a moment to [give a 5-star rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/basic-copyright/reviews/?rate=5#new-post). It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you!



== Frequently Asked Questions ==

None as of yet.



== Upgrade Notice ==

Just click "Update" from the Plugins screen and let WordPress do it for you automatically.

For more information, visit the [Basic Copyright Plugin Homepage](https://jimmitchell.org/basic-copyright-wp-plugin/).



== Changelog ==

*Thank you to everyone who shares feedback for Basic Copyright!*

If you like Basic Copyright, please take a moment to [give a 5-star rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/basic-copyright/reviews/?rate=5#new-post). It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you!

**Version 1.0.2 (03-11-2024)**

* Initial release.