=== DesignSuite - Elementor Addons with Widgets & Extensions === Contributors: securesofts, itanvirdev Author URI: https://securesofts.com/ Plugin URI: https://wordpress.org/plugins/designsuite/ Tags: elementor, elementor addons, elementor widgets, page builder, gsap Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 6.9 Elementor tested up to: 4.0 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.0.6 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Modern Elementor Addons: A lightweight, powerful toolkit with beautifully designed widgets and extensions for creative, animated websites. == Description == DesignSuite is the artisan's toolkit for Elementor — a comprehensive collection of modern widgets and extensions designed to elevate your WordPress site building experience. [**Live Demo**](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs) | [**Documentation**](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs) | [**Support**](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/designsuite) 🚀 **Why DesignSuite Stands Out:** - **Modern Design Language** – Every widget follows current design trends - **Lightweight & Fast** – Optimized code that won't slow your site - **Future-Ready Architecture** – Built for tomorrow's features today - **Developer Friendly** – Clean, documented, extensible codebase ✨ **Core Features:** **🎨 Modern Widgets (28+)** - Advanced Post Grid with multiple layouts - Stylish Testimonials & Team showcases - Video Popup, Image Gallery, Counters - Contact Form 7 styler, Social Icons - And many more professionally designed widgets **🏗️ Theme Builder** - Build custom **Headers & Footers** - Create **Single Post / Page templates** - Design **Archive, Search, and 404 pages** - Use **Block templates via shortcode** - Includes dynamic widgets for post content and metadata **⚡ Powerful Extensions** - **Custom CSS** – Add custom styles directly in Elementor - **Wrapper Link** – Transform any container into a clickable link - **Scroll to Top** – Elegant, customizable back-to-top button **🔧 For Developers** - Clean, documented codebase - Action/filter hooks for customization - Disable unused widgets for performance - Compatible with major WordPress plugins 🛣️ **Roadmap (Coming Soon):** - ✅ **GSAP Animations** for smooth scroll and reveals - ✅ **Template Library** with ready-to-use designs - ✅ **Custom Post Type Builder** for advanced users - ✅ **WooCommerce Widgets** for online stores - ✅ **Premium Extension Ecosystem** with advanced features 🎯 **Perfect For:** - **Freelancers** needing reliable, modern tools - **Agencies** building client websites efficiently - **Developers** wanting extensible, clean code - **Business Owners** creating professional sites quickly ### 🎨 Complete Widget List DesignSuite offers a comprehensive collection of Elementor widgets: - **[Heading](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/heading/)** – Style your headings beautifully - **[Paragraph](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/paragraph/)** – Elegant typography options - **[Button](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/button/)** – Create visually appealing buttons - **[Image Gallery](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/image-gallery/)** – Sleek gallery layouts - **[Team](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/team/)** – Showcase your team with style - **[Video Popup](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/video-popup/)** – Engaging video presentations - **[Contact Form 7](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/contact-form-7/)** – Style CF7 forms effortlessly - **[Social Icons](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/social-icons/)** – One-click social sharing - **[Testimonials Grid](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/testimonials-grid/)** – Client feedback showcase - **[Advanced Accordion](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/advanced-accordion/)** – Stylish FAQ sections - **[Info Box](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/info-box/)** – Feature highlights with icons - **[Counter](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/counter/)** – Animated number counters - **[Countdown](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/countdown/)** – Timer for events and offers - **[Site Logo](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/site-logo/)** – Display your brand identity - **[Nav Menu](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/nav-menu/)** – Custom navigation menus ### 🧩 Dynamic Widgets (Theme Builder) - **[Post Grid](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-grid/)** – Dynamic content layouts - **[Post Title](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-title/)** – Display dynamic post titles - **[Post Excerpt](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-excerpt/)** – Show post summaries dynamically - **[Post Content](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-content/)** – Render full post content - **[Post Featured Image](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-featured-image/)** – Display featured images dynamically - **[Post Comments](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-comments/)** – Built-in comments and reply support - **[Post Meta](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-meta/)** – Author, date, categories, and metadata - **[Post Pagination](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-pagination/)** – Previous and next post navigation - **[Social Share](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/social-share/)** – Share current posts easily - **[Archive Title](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/archive-title/)** – Dynamic archive titles - **[Simple Search](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/simple-search/)** – Add search anywhere - **[Search Query](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/search-query/)** – Current search term display - **[Search No Result](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/search-no-result/)** – Custom no-results templates ### 🔧 Extensions - **[Custom CSS](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/custom-css/)** – Add custom CSS within Elementor for precise design control - **[Wrapper Link](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/wrapper-link/)** – Transform entire sections into clickable links - **[Scroll To Top](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/scroll-to-top/)** – Elegant, customizable back-to-top button with progress indicator 🔒 **Brought to you by SecureSofts** DesignSuite is developed with enterprise-grade security and performance standards. Every line of code is crafted for reliability and scalability. == Installation == 1. **Upload** the `designsuite` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. **Activate** the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress 3. **Navigate** to DesignSuite → Dashboard to configure widgets and extensions 4. **Edit** any page with Elementor to access DesignSuite widgets 5. **Toggle** widgets on/off from the dashboard for optimal performance **Manual Installation via FTP:** 1. Download the plugin zip file 2. Extract and upload the `designsuite` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 3. Activate from WordPress admin panel == Frequently Asked Questions == = Do I need Elementor Pro to use DesignSuite? = No! DesignSuite works perfectly with the **free version** of Elementor. All widgets are fully functional with Elementor free. = Will DesignSuite slow down my website? = No. DesignSuite is **lightweight and performance-optimized**. You can also disable unused widgets from the Dashboard Control panel to keep your site fast and efficient. = Can I use DesignSuite on client websites? = Absolutely! DesignSuite is GPL licensed – use it on unlimited client websites. = Is DesignSuite translation ready? = Yes! DesignSuite is fully translation-ready and includes .pot files for easy localization. = How do I get support? = Visit the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/designsuite) for free support. Premium support will be available with the Pro version. = Will there be a premium version? = Yes! DesignSuite Pro is coming with advanced features: - GSAP Animations & Scroll Effects - Template Library - Custom Post Type Builder - WooCommerce Widgets - Priority Support == Screenshots == 1. **Plugin Dashboard** – Welcome screen with quick actions and overview. 2. **Widgets Tab** – Enable or disable widgets from a clean interface. 3. **Extensions Tab** – Manage and toggle extensions easily. 4. **Widget Elements** – Collection of exclusive custom widgets. == Changelog == = 1.0.6 - 6/4/2026 = * Fixed: Archive Title Style * Fixed: Post Meta * Fixed: Post Navigation * Fixed: Debug Log * Fixed: Minor CSS Issues = 1.0.5 - 6/4/2026 = * Fixed: Minor CSS Issues = 1.0.4 - 5/4/2026 = * Fixed: Minor CSS Issues = 1.0.3 - 5/4/2026 = * Fixed: Minor file path issue = 1.0.2 - 4/4/2026 = * Added: Theme Builder with support for Header, Footer, Archive, 404, Search, Single, and Block (shortcode) templates * Added: Dynamic Widgets - Post Title - Post Excerpt - Post Content - Post Featured Image - Post Comments - Post Meta - Post Pagination - Social Share - Archive Title - Search Query - Search No Result = 1.0.1 - 30/3/2026 = * Added: Custom CSS extension * Fixed: Widgets category sorting = 1.0.0 - 23/3/2026 = * Initial release with core widgets and basic plugin structure == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.0 = Initial release. Subscribe to updates for upcoming features: - GSAP Animations (Q2 2026) - Premium version (Q3 2026) == Links == * [Official Website](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/) * [Documentation](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/) * [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/designsuite)