=== AboveWP Page Loader ===
Contributors: wpabove, pdpetrov98
Tags: page loader, loading screen, animation, svg
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A sleek and elegant page loader for WordPress websites by [AboveWP](https://abovewp.com).

== Description ==

AboveWP Page Loader adds a beautiful, customizable loading screen to your WordPress website. The loader appears when visitors navigate to your site and smoothly fades out once the page has loaded, creating a polished and professional user experience.

== Features ==

* Sleek, modern loading animation
* Multiple animation options:
  * Default spinner
  * Animated SVGs
  * Custom images (including GIFs)
* Displays your site logo or site name during loading
* Smooth fade-out transition when the page is ready
* Customizable colors to match your brand
* Adjustable animation size, duration, and delay settings
* Smooth page transitions between internal links
* Responsive design that works on all devices
* Lightweight with minimal impact on page performance

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `abovewp-page-loader` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to Settings > Page Loader to configure the plugin

== Usage ==

After activation, the page loader will automatically appear on your website. You can customize the following settings:

* **Enable/Disable**: Turn the page loader on or off
* **Animation Type**: Choose between spinner, SVG, or custom image
* **Animation Size**: Set the size of your animation
* **Animation Duration**: Set how long the fade-out animation lasts
* **Delay Before Hiding**: Set how long to wait before hiding the loader after the page loads
* **Loader Color**: Choose a color that matches your brand (for spinner animation)


= Using SVG Animations =

1. Select "Animated SVG" as your animation type
2. Upload an SVG file or enter the URL to an SVG file
   * For best results, use an SVG with built-in animations

= Using Custom Images =

1. Select "Custom Image" as your animation type
2. Upload an image or enter the URL to an image file
   * Animated GIFs work great for this option

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will this work with any WordPress theme? =

Yes, AboveWP Page Loader is designed to be compatible with any WordPress theme.

= Does this slow down my website? =

No, the plugin is lightweight and optimized for performance. The loader actually improves perceived performance by providing visual feedback during page loading.

= Can I customize the loader animation? =

Yes! You can choose between a spinner, SVG, or custom image. Each option has its own customization settings.



== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 =
* Design update
* Added support for SVGs and custom images
* Added animation size option
* Improved admin interface with media uploader

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with spinner animation

== Credits ==

Developed by [AboveWP](https://abovewp.com)

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2
of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

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.