=== Easy Social Proof Lite ===
Contributors: easysocialproof
Tags: social proof, avatars, subscribers, stars, gutenberg block
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Display overlapping avatars, gold star ratings, and custom text as a Gutenberg block for social proof.

== Description ==

Easy Social Proof Lite adds a beautiful, customizable social proof widget to your WordPress site using the Gutenberg block editor. Show overlapping avatar circles, gold star ratings, and a custom message to build trust and encourage sign-ups.

"Proven to increase conversions — based on scientific social proof principles."

**Features:**

* Overlapping circular avatar display
* Gold star ratings (1-5 whole stars, customizable color)
* Custom text message (e.g. "Join 1,000+ happy subscribers")
* Upload up to 10 avatars via the media library
* Horizontal and vertical layouts
* Fully responsive
* No build step required — lightweight and fast

**Upgrade to Pro:**

* Precise star ratings — use a slider to display any value like 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, not just whole numbers
* Avatar picker — auto-pull Gravatars and API images
* Auto user count — pull real user counts from your WordPress database
* Social Proof Cards block — grid of testimonial-style cards
* Trust badges — 30 Day Money Back, Trusted Seller, Free Shipping, Secure Payments and more
* FOMO toast notifications with customizable timing and burst mode
* WooCommerce integration — show real purchase notifications
* No "Powered by" branding
* Auto-updates
* [Get Easy Social Proof Pro](https://easysocialproof.io)

**Learn More:**

* [Social Proof for eCommerce - Reducing Cart Abandonment With Trust Badges](https://easysocialproof.io/social-proof-for-ecommerce-reducing-cart-abandonment-with-trust/)
* [Best Social Proof Plugins for WordPress (2026) — The Complete Guide](https://easysocialproof.io/best-social-proof-plugins-for-wordpress-2026-the-complete-guide/)
* [Social Proof in eCommerce - A Research-Based Guide to Increasing Sales](https://easysocialproof.io/social-proof-in-ecommerce-a-research-based-guide-to-increasing-sales/)
* [The Science of Trust Badges - How Visual Security Cues Affect Purchasing Decisions](https://easysocialproof.io/the-science-of-trust-badges-how-visual-security-cues-affect-purchasing-decisions/)
* [Easy Social Proof Pro - Everything in the Upgrade](https://easysocialproof.io/easy-social-proof-pro-everything-in-the-upgrade/)

== Installation ==

1. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard and search for "Easy Social Proof Lite"
2. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate"
3. Add the "Easy Social Proof" block to any page or post in the Gutenberg editor

== How to Use ==

1. In the Gutenberg editor, click the **+** block inserter and search for **Easy Social Proof**
2. Add the block to your page or post
3. Select the block and open the settings panel on the right. The settings are organized into three sections:

**Avatar Settings**

* Click "Add Avatar" to upload up to 10 images from your media library
* Adjust avatar size, overlap amount, border width, and border color

**Content**

* Edit the display text (e.g. "Join 1,000+ happy subscribers")
* Toggle star ratings on or off, set the star count (1-5), and pick a custom star color

**Style**

* Switch between horizontal and vertical layouts
* Set the alignment (left, center, or right)
* Choose a text color and adjust the font size

4. The block renders on the frontend exactly as it appears in the editor

== Screenshots ==

1. Turn visitors into subscribers instantly with social proof avatars and star ratings.

== Reviews ==

Help us add more features to the plugin — [leave a review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/easysocialproof/reviews/#new-post)!

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* Use thumbnail-sized images for avatars for better performance

= 1.0.1 =
* Limit manual avatar uploads to 10

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release