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WProtect - WordPress Automatically Append Copyright Notice on Copied Content

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WProtect - WordPress Automatically Append Copyright Notice on Copied Content is a WordPress plugin that adds attribution to text people copy from your site. When a visitor copies a passage, the pasted result carries your copyright message and a link back to the original page.

Version: 1.0
Released: Mar 12, 2024
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $3.99 on its own

What’s new in WProtect - WordPress Automatically Append Copyright Notice on Copied Content 1.0

Version 1.0 · Mar 12, 2024 Latest

What it does

Writers and site owners often find their articles pasted elsewhere with no credit. This plugin handles that quietly in the background. Whenever someone selects and copies text on your site, a copyright notice is appended to what they copied, along with a link to the page it came from. It cannot stop copying outright, but it means casual copy and paste carries your attribution with it, and readers who follow the link can find the source.

You control what gets attached. Along with the copyright message, you can add links to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram profiles, custom links, and extra text such as a personal note or a legal disclaimer. The code is built with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, it works on mobile devices and high resolution screens, and setup happens through a simple settings interface with no coding required. It suits blogs, news sites and any site where original writing matters.

Best for

Bloggers who want credit when their posts are copied
Content creators publishing original articles or guides
Site owners wanting attribution links in copied text

Features

Automatic copyright notice

Appends your own customizable copyright message to any text a visitor copies from your site, so attribution travels with the pasted content.

Link back to the source

Adds a link to the original page inside the copied text, giving readers of the pasted version a way to find where it came from.

Social media links

Include links to your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram profiles, or any custom link, alongside the copyright notice in copied content.

Additional custom text

Add personal messages or legal disclaimers next to the copyright notice to make your ownership of the content clear.

Works across devices

The plugin is responsive and retina ready, so it behaves consistently on phones, tablets, desktops and high resolution displays.

Lightweight code

Built with HTML, CSS and JavaScript to keep its footprint on your pages small and avoid getting in the way of visitors.

No coding needed

A user-friendly settings interface lets you write your notice and choose your links without touching any code.

Questions about WProtect - WordPress Automatically Append Copyright Notice on Copied Content

Will this stop people from copying my content?

No. Visitors can still copy text. What the plugin does is attach your copyright notice and a link back to the original page to whatever they copy, so pasted content carries attribution unless someone deliberately removes it.

Can I change the wording of the copyright notice?

Yes. The copyright message is customizable, and you can also add extra text such as a personal message or a legal disclaimer. All of this is set through the plugin's interface without any coding.

Can I add my social media profiles to the copied text?

Yes. You can include links to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or add any custom link you like. These appear alongside the copyright notice and the link back to the page the text was copied from.

Does it work for visitors on mobile devices?

The plugin is described as responsive and retina ready, so it is built to work across phones, tablets and desktops, including high resolution displays.

Is WProtect - WordPress Automatically Append Copyright Notice on Copied Content free?

The code of WProtect - WordPress Automatically Append Copyright Notice on Copied Content is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of WProtect - WordPress Automatically Append Copyright Notice on Copied Content is this?

Version 1.0, released Mar 12, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update WProtect - WordPress Automatically Append Copyright Notice on Copied Content?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WProtect - WordPress Automatically Append Copyright Notice on Copied Content automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.