=== Content Revalidation Tracker ===
Contributors: dropndot
Donate link: https://dropndot.com/
Tags: nextjs, headless, revalidation, api, static
Requires at least: 6.3
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.0.0
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Auto-triggers frontend revalidation on post, page, user, or taxonomy updates. Ideal for Next.js and headless WordPress setups.

== Description ==

The **Content Revalidation Tracker** plugin seamlessly connects your WordPress site with your frontend framework (such as **Next.js**, **Nuxt**, or **Gatsby**) to trigger revalidation via a secure API endpoint every time content changes — ensuring your site always serves the most up-to-date pages.

This plugin is ideal for **headless WordPress** setups that use static site generation or incremental static regeneration. Whenever you update, publish, or delete posts, pages, or taxonomies, the plugin automatically sends a secure API call to your frontend to revalidate the affected pages.

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### Key Features

- **Automatic Revalidation** – Triggers a revalidation request whenever a post, user, or taxonomy is created, updated, trashed, or deleted.
- **Custom Prefix Mapping (New in v2)** – Define custom URL prefixes for your post types and taxonomies to match your frontend routing structure.
- **Granular Configuration** – Choose which post types and taxonomies are revalidated via filters.
- **Secure API Communication** – Use a secret key and domain configuration to ensure authorized revalidation requests.
- **Admin Test Tool (New in v2)** – Test revalidation manually from the settings page to confirm configuration.
- **Developer Friendly** – Includes hooks and filters for advanced customization.

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### Ideal For

- WordPress sites powered by **Next.js**, **Nuxt**, or other static/hybrid frameworks.
- Developers who want **automated page revalidation** after content changes.
- Headless WordPress sites that require fast and fresh content delivery.

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== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder `content-revalidation-tracker` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install it directly from the WordPress Plugin Directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
3. Go to **Settings → Content Revalidation Tracker** to configure your:
   - **Frontend Domain (e.g., `https://example.com`)**
   - **Secret Key (e.g., `ad43d49b3f2e4847a6f6`)**
4. (Optional) Configure custom prefix mapping for post types or taxonomies.
5. Your site will now automatically trigger revalidation whenever relevant content updates occur.

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Q: What kind of frontend does this plugin support? =  
A: It’s designed for frameworks like **Next.js**, **Nuxt.js**, and **Gatsby** — any platform that supports revalidation through a secure API route.

= Q: Do I need to add a special endpoint on my frontend? =  
A: Yes. You’ll need to create an endpoint (e.g., `/api/revalidate`) on your frontend that listens for POST requests containing the `secret` and `path` values.

= Q: Can I manually trigger revalidation? =  
A: Yes, use the “Test Revalidation” button in the plugin settings to manually send a request.

= Q: Does this plugin work with custom post types or taxonomies? =  
A: Absolutely. You can enable or map them from the plugin settings or through filters.

= Q: Is this compatible with caching plugins? =  
A: Yes. The plugin works alongside caching plugins — its job is to notify your frontend to refresh specific pages.

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== Screenshots ==

1. **Settings Page** – Configure your frontend domain, secret key, and prefix mapping.
2. **Custom Prefix Mapping** – Define custom URL prefixes for your post types and taxonomies to match your frontend routing structure.
3. **Manual Test Tool & Activity Log** – Test your setup easily from the dashboard and view the latest revalidation events.

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== Changelog ==

= 2.0.0 =

- Added: Custom post type and taxonomy prefix mapping.
- Added: Manual test revalidation tool.
- Added: Log limit configuration.
- Improved: Error handling and debugging.
- Enhanced: Security validation and code optimization.

= 1.0.0 =

- Initial release with automatic revalidation for posts, pages, and users.
- Added secure secret key validation.
- Included dashboard logging and admin notices.

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== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.0 =
Major update – includes prefix mapping, manual testing, and improved logging. Please review settings after upgrading.

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== Support ==

For support and troubleshooting, please visit [Dropndot Solutions](https://dropndot.com).