=== Alpha Google Map For Elementor ===
Author: ali7ali
Contributors: ali7ali
Tags: google-map, google, elementor, maps, page builder
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.4.0
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Alpha Google Map For Elementor offers premium Google Map features for WordPress, enhancing your site with advanced map functionalities.

== Description ==

This plugin provides essential Google Maps functionalities with additional premium features tailored for Elementor.

**Plugin Features:**

- Custom map pins with hover and active states
- Customizable info-box with image gallery support
- Extensive map controls
- Optional Map ID (Cloud Styling) support with a locale-aware Google Maps loader
- Responsive live editing within Elementor
- Compatibility with the latest Google Maps API standards

**Demo:**

Check out the plugin demo [here](https://ali-ali.org/project/alpha-google-map-for-elementor/).

**Contributing and Reporting Bugs:**

Contribute on GitHub: [Alpha-Google-Map-For-Elementor](https://github.com/ali7ali/Alpha-Google-Map-For-Elementor)

**Support:**

For community support, use the WordPress.org forums. Report bugs on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/ali7ali/Alpha-Google-Map-For-Elementor/issues/new/choose).

== Installation ==

**Minimum Requirements:**

- WordPress 6.0 or greater
- PHP version 7.4 or greater
- MySQL version 5.0 or greater

**Recommended:**

- PHP version 8.1 or greater
- MySQL version 5.6 or greater
- WordPress Memory limit of 128 MB or higher

**Installation Steps:**

1. Ensure [Elementor Website Builder](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/) is installed and activated.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
3. Search for 'Alpha Google Map For Elementor'.
4. Install and activate the plugin.

**Manual Installation:**

1. Upload the 'alpha-google-map-for-elementor' folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin via the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.4 =
Modernized Google Maps loader

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

**Can I use Alpha Google Map For Elementor as a stand-alone plugin?**

No. Elementor Website Builder must be installed and activated.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Multiple Pins.** Map with multiple pins.
2. **Pins Change On Active.** Catch customers eyes with this nice feature, and add whatever you want inside the info-box, including timetable or gallery.
3. **Gallery Inside The Info Box.** Gallery in the info-box with the ability to slide show the gallery with Elementor Lightbox.
4. **Map Controls.** Easily configure Google Maps controls.
5. **Live Preview.** See the changes in realtime.
6. **Pins Controls.** Choose your pins icons, and easily set your pins coordinates.
7. **Pin Gallery.** Choose and add images to each pin gallery.

== Changelog ==

= 1.4.0 - 2026-02-01 =
* Modernized Google Maps loader (async, locale-aware) with optional Map ID support.
* Conditional Elementor asset loading to avoid loading scripts/styles on pages without the widget.
* Improved multi-instance safety and marker/gallery handling.
* Activation-only copy of default pin assets for backward compatibility.

= 1.3 - 2025-04-19 =
* Compatibility for WP 6.8 and
* Feature: One finger scroll on mobile (GestureHandling)

= 1.2.2 - 2024-12-18 =
* Compatibility for the updated Elementor colors and typography schema.

= 1.2.1 - 2024-11-16 =
* Enhanced compatibility with the latest WordPress and Elementor versions.
* Adhered to WordPress coding standards throughout the codebase.
* Refactored JavaScript code to use modern standards and practices.
* Fixed bugs and optimized performance.

= 1.2.0 - 2024-07-20 =
* Compatibility for WP 6.6 and refactor the integration with Elementor.

= 1.1.0 - 2024-04-04 =
* Compatibility for WP 6.5 and optimize the plugin assets loading method.

= 1.0.9 - 2023-11-11 =
* Compatibility for WP 6.4 and bug fix for clicked pins.

= 1.0.8 - 2023-08-17 =
* Compatibility for WP 6.3.

= 1.0.7 - 2023-06-23 =
* Minor improvements and adding a demo.

= 1.0.6 - 2023-06-10 =
* Update deprecated functions.

= 1.0.5 - 2023-01-11 =
* Update deprecated functions.

= 1.0.4 - 2022-07-13 =
* Applying PHPCS standards and fixing bugs.
* Fixing incorrect hook usage and replacing deprecated functions.

= 1.0.3 - 2022-06-19 =
* Adding README.md

= 1.0.2 - 2022-05-08 =
* Testing for WordPress 6.0

= 1.0.1 - 2021-06-03 =
* Tweak: Improving the readme.txt file (Tags and more information)
* Tweak: Regenerating the .pot file (fixing one text)

= 1.0.0 - 2021-06-02 =
* Initial Public Release