=== DearDocs – Documentation, Knowledge Base, Help Center & FAQs ===
Contributors: codersuraz
Tags: documentation, knowledge base, help center, support, faqs
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.25
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create a searchable Documentation site, Knowledge Base, or Help Center. Manage your support wiki and product docs with this powerful WordPress plugin.

== Description ==
DearDocs is the ultimate **Documentation Plugin for WordPress**, designed to help you build a professional **Knowledge Base**, **Help Center**, or **Support Wiki** in minutes. Whether you need to create **Technical Documentation**, **Product User Manuals**, or an extensive **FAQ** section, DearDocs provides a sleek, searchable interface that your users will love.

With its AJAX-powered search and hierarchical organization, it transforms your standard WordPress site into a comprehensive **Self-Service Support Center**. Reduce support tickets by empowering your customers to find answers fast using a high-performance **Documentation Knowledge Base**.

== Key Features ==

*   **⚡ Instant AJAX Documentation Search**: A lightning-fast help center search that suggests documentation articles as users type.
*   **📚 Hierarchical Knowledge Base**: Organize your **support docs** effectively with unlimited categories and subcategories for a structured **wiki** experience.
*   **📑 Table of Contents (TOC)**: Automatically generate a Table of Contents for your long **documentation articles** and technical guides.
*   **🧱 Gutenberg Documentation Block**: Display your **documentation grid** anywhere using the native Gutenberg block with 4 professional layout designs.
*   **🔍 SEO Optimized Support Docs**: Built with SEO best practices. Semantic HTML and heading structures help your **Knowledge Base** rank higher in search results.
*   **🎨 Powerful Customization**: Adjust your **help center** sidebar width, content layout, and colors directly from the settings panel.
*   **🧩 Shortcode Support**: Use `[deardocs]`, `[deardocs_search]`, `[deardocs_toc]`, and `[deardocs_faq]` to place your **knowledge base** anywhere.
*   **📱 Mobile Responsive Help Desk**: A fully responsive design ensures your **product docs** look stunning on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
*   **🛠 Developer Friendly Wiki**: Highly extensible with hooks (`deardocs_before_content`, etc.) and template overrides for a custom **support portal**.

Perfect for creating:
*   Product Documentation & User Manuals
*   Company Knowledge Bases & Internal Wikis
*   Customer Support Centers & Help Desks
*   API Documentation & Developer Portals
*   Searchable FAQ Pages

== Installation ==

1. Install by searching "deardocs" in the WordPress Plugins Admin Dashboard OR manually download from the WordPress.org plugin repository.
2. If manually downloaded, upload the plugin via your WordPress Dashboard > Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
3. Activate the plugin.
4. Go to the "Deardocs" menu to create categories and posts. You can organize and reorder items using the drag-and-drop options.
5. Use the `[deardocs]` shortcode to display the documentation category grid on your desired page.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I create my first documentation? =

Go to Deardocs > Add New in your WordPress admin to create your first documentation page.

= Can I organize my documentation into categories? =

Yes, you can create categories and subcategories to organize your documentation.

= If the docs pages are not displaying or 404 is displayed? =

Go to WordPress Settings -> Permalinks and click "Save Changes".

== Screenshots ==
1. Documentation list view
2. Documentation category view
3. Documentation search results

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.25 =
* Docs manager UI enhancement

= 1.0.23 =
* Added support for help assistant
* Added settings page UI enhancement

= 1.0.22 =
* Added Gutenberg Block support for Documentation Grid with 4 layout options
* Improved permissions for "Add New Doc" menu for Editors and Authors

= 1.0.21 =
* Fixed issue with meta data not being saved in editor
* Tags are now visible in the single doc page
* UI Improvements 

= 1.0.20 =
* Added FAQ Builder feature with `[deardocs_faq]` shortcode
* Added new Question/Answer repeater for FAQs

= 1.0.19 =
* Added "Add New Doc" button for quick creation of new docs
* Enhanced plugin description and documentation
* Added doc feedback feature
* Added navigation links for previous and next docs

= 1.0.18 =
* Refactored code
* Fixed unescaped output

= 1.0.17 =
* Fixed issue with doc category card

= 1.0.16 =
* Removed migration feature and updated admin UI styles