=== Current Post Shortcode ===
Contributors: mdforiduddin
Tags: current post shortcode, shortcode, post title, post meta, custom field
Requires at least: 6.7
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.2.0
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt

The Current Post Shortcode plugin allows you to display the current post's title and metadata using simple shortcodes.

== Description ==
The "Current Post Shortcode" plugin allows you to display post titles and custom field values using simple shortcodes. You can display the current post's title or meta information, or specify a post ID to retrieve data from a specific post.

== Installation ==

From your WordPress dashboard -> Go to Plugins -> Click on "Add new" -> In the Search field, enter 'Current Post Shortcode' and choose Current Post Shortcode. Press "Install Now" -> After installation, click "Activate".

Or **install it manually**:
1. Download the plugin ZIP file from [WordPress Directory](https://wordpress.org/plugins/current-post-shortcode/).
2. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New and click on "Upload Plugin" button at the top of the page
3. Choose the plugin ZIP file you downloaded in step 1 and click "Install Now."
4. After the installation is complete, click the "Activate Plugin" button.

== Shortcodes ==

1. Display Current Post Title and Meta Information:
   - Post Title: `[current_post]`
   - Post Meta (Custom Field): `[current_post meta="custom_field"]`

2. Display Data from a Specific Post ID:
   - Post Title: `[current_post id="123"]`
   - Post Meta: `[current_post id="123" meta="custom_field"]`

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

**How do I use the shortcodes?**
- Use `[current_post]` to display the title of the current post.
- Use `[current_post meta="custom_field"]` to display a custom field value.
- To display data from a specific post, use the `id` attribute: `[current_post id="123"]` for the title or `[current_post id="123" meta="custom_field"]` for a custom field.

**Can I use this shortcode in widgets or other areas of the site?**
Yes, you can use these shortcodes anywhere shortcodes are supported in WordPress, such as posts, pages, widgets, and more.

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.0 =
* Added post meta fallback message when meta value does not exist.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release of the plugin.