=== Controlled COD Restriction ===
Contributors: anythingmakers, sheikhabuzar
Tags: woocommerce, cod, cash on delivery, payment restriction, category restriction
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A smart WooCommerce plugin that gives you total control over Cash on Delivery (COD) payments — restrict by category, limit by order's total, and more!
== Description ==

**Controlled COD Restriction** is a lightweight yet powerful WooCommerce plugin that helps store owners manage and optimize **Cash on Delivery (COD)** orders with precision.

Tired of unwanted COD orders or fake cancellations? This plugin empowers you to **control when, how, and for whom COD is available**.

### 🎯 Key Features
- ✅ **Restrict COD by Category** – Allow COD only for specific product categories.  
- 💰 **Set Maximum COD Order Value** – Limit COD availability based on total order amount.  
- ⏱️ **Monthly COD Order Limit** – Define how many COD orders a store can process per month.  
- 🔒 **Automatic COD Blocking (Pro)** – Disable COD for customers with repeated cancellations.  
- ➕ **Add Extra COD Fees (Pro)** – Charge an additional fee for COD payments.  
- 🧩 **COD Category Shortcode (Pro)** – Display a custom COD category page anywhere using a shortcode.  

Built for performance, **Controlled COD Restriction** works seamlessly with your existing WooCommerce setup — no bloat, no conflicts, just **clean functionality that delivers**.

### 💡 Why Choose Controlled COD Restriction?
- No complex setup — install, configure, and start controlling COD in minutes.  
- Compatible with **Free and Pro** plans.  
- 100% compatible with the **latest WordPress & WooCommerce versions**.  
- Built with security and scalability in mind.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/controlled-cod-restriction/`, or install directly from the WordPress Plugin Directory.  
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.  
3. Navigate to **WooCommerce → Settings → Payments → Controlled COD Restriction** to enable and configure.  
4. Use the plugin’s dedicated **Admin Menu** for advanced configuration options.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin affect other payment methods? =
No. Controlled COD Restriction only manages the Cash on Delivery (COD) payment option. All other payment methods remain unaffected.

= How can I allow COD for all product categories? =
Leave the “Category Restriction” field empty to make COD available for all products.

= Is there a usage limit in the free version? =
Yes. The free version allows up to **100 COD orders per month**. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited orders and advanced features.

= Will this plugin slow down my website? =
Not at all. The plugin is optimized for performance and follows WordPress coding standards.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin panel – COD restriction settings page.  
2. Example checkout of category-based COD restriction.
3. Example checkout of order-limit COD restriction.
3. Preview of Pro features and settings.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.  


== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
First stable release — tested, optimized, and ready for live WooCommerce stores.

== Credits ==
Developed with ⚡ passion by [Anything Makers](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sh3kh-abuzar)