=== AjaxPress - Single Page Application, Ajax Navigation & Persistent Media Player === Contributors: arraystory Tags: ajax, performance, speed, single page application, persistent player Requires at least: 5.3 Tested up to: 7.0 Stable tag: 2.3.2 Requires PHP: 7.1 License: GPLv3 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html Ajax navigation that turns your site into a single page application. Instant page loads, smooth transitions, audio/video that never stops. == Description == **A true Single Page Application (SPA) plugin - no coding, no configuration.** Stop losing visitors to slow page loads. AjaxPress replaces full page reloads with instant ajax navigation, giving your site a blazing-fast, app-like experience that keeps users engaged and coming back. 👉 **[Unlock Pro Features](https://arraystory.com/ajaxpress/)** - Advanced features & priority support **💨 Instant page loads.** Visitors get zero-delay page transitions with smooth navigation - no white screens, no waiting, no frustration. Lower bounce rates, longer sessions. **🎵 Audio and video never stop.** Live streams, podcasts, and music keep playing seamlessly while users browse. A game-changer for radio stations, podcast networks, and music platforms. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq0b3PVJJfs] = How It Works = AjaxPress intercepts internal link clicks and loads the next page over ajax instead of a full browser reload. Real URLs are preserved via the History API, the page title and head metadata (canonical, OpenGraph, JSON-LD) are synced on every navigation, and back/forward buttons work exactly as expected. Search engines crawl your site normally - nothing changes for SEO. = Compatible With Your Theme, Page Builder, and Plugins = AjaxPress is built for maximum compatibility and actively tested with the most popular themes, page builders, and plugins. Just activate - no configuration needed. 🎨 **Themes:** Astra, GeneratePress, Kadence, OceanWP, Hello Elementor, Blocksy, Neve, Divi, Avada, Flatsome, Storefront, and more. 🔧 **Page Builders:** Elementor, Bricks, Beaver Builder, Divi Builder, WPBakery, Oxygen, Breakdance, Zion Builder, Spectra, Gutenberg, and more. 📝 **Forms:** Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms, Elementor Forms, and more. ⚡ **Caching:** WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache, SG Optimizer, Cloudflare, Bunny CDN, and more. 🔍 **SEO:** Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO, SEOPress, and more. 🛒 **eCommerce:** Full WooCommerce compatibility including products, cart, checkout, and extensions. Also works with Easy Digital Downloads, and more. ⚛️ **Modern JS Frameworks:** React, Vue, Solid, Alpine.js pages work perfectly. No style breaking, no script conflicts. 🌐 **Browsers & Devices:** Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera. Desktop, tablet, mobile. All modern browsers supported. = Single Page Application Features = ⚡ **Ajax Navigation** - True app-like UX that keeps visitors engaged 🎵 **Persistent Audio/Video Player** - Media continues playing across your entire site 🏃 **Instant Page Loading** - Zero refresh, zero lag, pure speed 👆 **Smart Prefetch** - Pages preload on hover, before visitors even click ✨ **Page Transitions** - Fade, slide, and custom animations for polish 📊 **Progress Bar** - Visual loading indicator that reassures visitors 🔌 **Broad Compatibility** - Tested with popular themes, builders, and plugins 🔐 **SEO Friendly** - Real URLs, synced metadata, search engines crawl normally 💪 **Mobile Optimized** - Works great on desktop, tablet, and mobile 🔥 **Want more?** [Go Pro](https://arraystory.com/ajaxpress/) - Advanced features and priority support = Built for Radio, Podcast, Music, and Content Sites = 📻 **Radio Stations & Live Streaming** - Never interrupt your listeners' experience 🎙️ **Podcast Networks** - Seamless episode navigation with uninterrupted playback 🎵 **Music & Artist Portfolios** - Showcase your sound without a single pause 🛍️ **eCommerce Stores** - Lightning-fast product browsing that converts browsers to buyers 📰 **News & Publishing** - Instant article switching for addicted readers 🖼️ **Creative Portfolios** - Silky-smooth project navigation that wows clients 🎬 **Video Platforms** - Continuous streaming across your entire catalog = SEO Friendly = 🔗 Real URLs via History API 📝 Meta tags update per page 🕷️ Search engines crawl normally ✅ Works with Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO 📈 Google Analytics compatible = AjaxPress Pro = **Take your site to the next level.** The free version is powerful - AjaxPress Pro unlocks advanced features and priority support for sites that need more. **[👉 See AjaxPress Pro Plans & Pricing](https://arraystory.com/ajaxpress/)** = Privacy & External Services = AjaxPress respects your privacy. The plugin works fully without sending any data anywhere. Optionally - and **only with your explicit consent** - AjaxPress can share non-confidential diagnostic data (such as PHP/WordPress version and plugin settings) via [PackEdge](https://packedge.dev) to help us reproduce and fix issues faster. You can review exactly what is shared and opt out at any time. See the [PackEdge privacy policy](https://packedge.dev/privacy/) for details. PackEdge is also used for license activation (Pro) and an optional deactivation-feedback form. No visitor data from your site's frontend is ever collected. == Installation == **Get started in 3 steps:** 1. Go to **Plugins > Add New** 2. Search for **AjaxPress** 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate** - your site transforms instantly ⚡ **That's it.** Your site is now a lightning-fast SPA. Optional: Visit **Settings > AjaxPress** for customization options, or upgrade to [Pro for advanced features](https://arraystory.com/ajaxpress/). == Frequently Asked Questions == = Will it work with my theme? = Yes. AjaxPress is tested with Astra, GeneratePress, Kadence, Divi, Avada, OceanWP, Blocksy, Neve, Flatsome, Storefront, and many more. No configuration needed. = Will it work with my page builder? = Yes. Elementor, Bricks, Beaver Builder, Divi Builder, WPBakery, Oxygen, Breakdance, and Gutenberg are all tested and supported. = Will my forms work? = Yes. Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms, and Elementor Forms all work out of the box. = Will my audio/video keep playing during navigation? = Yes - that's AjaxPress's signature feature. Your media player continues uninterrupted while visitors browse your entire site. = Does it work with caching plugins? = Yes. WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache, SG Optimizer, Cloudflare, and Bunny CDN are all supported. = Will it break my SEO? = No. AjaxPress uses real URLs via the History API and syncs meta tags, canonical tags, and JSON-LD structured data on every navigation. Search engines crawl your site normally. Works with Yoast, Rank Math, and all major SEO plugins. = Does it work with React/Vue/Solid pages? = Yes. Pages built with modern JS frameworks work without style breaking or script conflicts. No configuration needed. = Does it work on mobile? = Yes. All modern browsers on all devices - desktop, tablet, and mobile - are fully supported. == Screenshots == 1. Navigation settings - control how ajax navigation behaves across your site 2. Loader styles - pick the loading indicator that matches your brand 3. Cursor behaviours - subtle cues that make navigation feel instant 4. Transitions and page content animations - fade, slide, and custom effects 5. Preserve Elements - keep audio/video players playing across every page == Changelog == For full changelog, see [changelog.txt](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/ajaxpress/trunk/changelog.txt) = 2.3.2 = * New: Rebuilt licensing and activation - faster, more reliable license validation and a smoother activation flow * New: Send feedback directly from the Help page, with a quick happy / neutral / unhappy rating * New: Rating prompt to share your experience, plus a one-click way to leave a review * New: Optional diagnostic sharing via [PackEdge](https://packedge.dev) (only non-confidential data, only with your consent) so we can reproduce and fix issues faster. See our [privacy policy](https://packedge.dev/privacy/) for details. * Improved: Deactivation now asks for a quick, optional reason to help us improve the plugin * Changed: Minimum required PHP is now 7.1 * Changed: Tested up to WordPress 7.0 = 2.3.1 = * Fixed: JSON-LD structured data (Yoast, Rank Math, SEOPress, etc.) is now replaced cleanly on every navigation, resolving duplicated BreadcrumbList and "Missing field 'item'" errors in Google Search Console * Fixed: Canonical, OpenGraph, and Twitter Card meta tags now sync to the parent shell on every nav, so social previews and search engines see the page being viewed instead of the initial-load URL * Fixed: Iframe sub-document is now flagged noindex,nofollow so JS-rendering crawlers do not double-index the same URL twice * Fixed: External links with target="_blank" now open in a new tab instead of replacing the current page * Fixed: Persistent player no longer briefly duplicates on Mobile Safari during scroll-and-hold gestures * Fixed: Persistent elements with sticky child widgets (Elementor) are now properly hidden in the iframe source * New: Persistent media (audio, video, radio widgets) is lifted into the parent shell and keeps playing without reload across all navigation * New: `ajaxpress:ready` event for re-initializing external scripts after AJAX navigation = 2.3.0 = * New: SPA navigation for wp-admin area * New: Option to block keyboard reload (F5/Ctrl+R) * New: Prefetch on mousedown for even faster navigation * New: Option to skip already visited links in prefetch * Fixed: Theme and plugin compatibility issues * Fixed: Sliders, carousels, and animations now work without configuration * Fixed: Forms, search, and comments work out of the box * Improved: Simplified settings panel with cleaner defaults * Improved: No more script re-execution configuration needed == Upgrade Notice == = 2.3.2 = Major reliability release with improved licensing, feedback system, optional diagnostic sharing to help us fix bugs faster, and support for PHP 7.1+. [See pricing & plans](https://arraystory.com/ajaxpress/). = 2.3.1 = Critical SEO and stability release. Fixes JSON-LD duplication, syncs canonical/social-share meta tags, prevents iframe double-indexing, restores `target="_blank"` external links, and adds `ajaxpress:ready` event for script re-initialization. = 2.3.0 = Major compatibility update. Works with all themes and plugins out of the box with automatic settings migration.