=== Auto Category Menu Sync ===
Contributors: Webspreb
Plugin URI:  https://Webspreb.com
Author URI:  https://Webspreb.com
Donate link:
Tags: woocommerce, category menu, menu sync, navigation
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.9.10
Version: 1.9.10
Text Domain: auto-category
Domain Path: /languages
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Syncs WooCommerce categories to a WordPress menu.

== Description ==

**Auto Category Menu Sync** is a WooCommerce plugin that automatically synchronizes your WooCommerce product categories with a WordPress navigation menu.  This plugin ensures that whenever you add, edit, or delete product categories in WooCommerce, your chosen menu is instantly updated to reflect these changes.

**Key Features:**

*   **Automatic Synchronization**
*   **Hierarchical Menu Support**
*   **Easy Menu Selection**
*   **"Uncategorized" Handling**
*   **Clean Deactivation**
*   **WooCommerce Settings Page**

**Benefits:**

*   **Save Time**
*   **Keep Menu Consistent**
*   **Improved User Experience**

**How it Works:**

1.  **Installation:** Install and activate.
2.  **Menu Selection:** Go to WooCommerce > Category Menu Sync.
3.  **Automatic Sync:** Plugin syncs categories.

== Installation ==

1.  **Upload:** Upload `auto-category-menu-sync` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2.  **Activate:** Activate "Auto Category Menu Sync" plugin.
3.  **Configure:** Go to WooCommerce > Category Menu Sync.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

**Q: What does this plugin do?**

**A:**  Syncs WooCommerce categories to a WordPress menu automatically.

**Q: How do I use it?**

**A:** Go to WooCommerce > Category Menu Sync to select a menu.

**Q: Subcategories supported?**

**A:** Yes, hierarchical menus are supported.

**Q: Deactivation?**

**A:** Plugin removes plugin-added menu items on deactivation.

**Q: Theme compatibility?**

**A:** Works with any WordPress theme supporting menus.

== Changelog ==

= 1.9.9 =
*   Code Improvement: Changed Text Domain in header and readme to 'auto-category' to match slug suggestion.

= 1.9.7 =
*   Code Improvement: Reverted to method callbacks for `register_setting` sanitization.
*   Code Refinement: Added extra output escaping for stricter security checks.

= 1.9.6 =
*   Security: Further output escaping to fully resolve scanner errors.
*   Code Improvement: Used separate functions for `register_setting` sanitization.

= 1.9.5 =
*   Security: Implemented output escaping to prevent potential XSS vulnerabilities.
*   Code Improvement: Used method callbacks for `register_setting` sanitization for best practices.

= 1.9.4 =
*   Feature: Moved plugin settings page under WooCommerce menu.
*   Bug Fix: Resolved child category duplication in main menu.
*   Enhancement: Improved code efficiency and stability.

= 1.9.3 =
*   Bug Fix: Addressed child category duplication issue.
*   Code Improvement: Simplified `sync_menu` function.

= 1.9.2 =
*   Feature: Enhanced deactivation menu item removal.
*   Code Refinement: Minor optimizations.

= 1.9.1 =
*   Bug Fix: Hierarchical sync and placement fixes.
*   Code Improvement: Implemented recursive function for robust hierarchical menu creation.

= 1.9 =
*   Initial Release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.9.9 =
*   Code Improvement: Changed Text Domain to 'auto-category'. Please update.

== Support ==

For support: [Your Support Link/Forum/Email Here].

== Contribute ==

Contributions welcome: [Your Contribution Link/GitHub Repo/etc. Here].

== Credits ==

Developed by Webspreb - [https://Webspreb.com]

== License ==

GPLv2 license: [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html].