=== Eco-Shield ===
Contributors: ssebuwufumoses, hanifahnabayinda
Tags: performance, youtube, privacy, lazy load, eco
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Boost PageSpeed and reduce carbon footprint by replacing YouTube & Vimeo embeds with a smart, privacy-focused static facade.

== Description ==

**Eco-Shield** is the lightweight, "set-it-and-forget-it" solution for faster, greener WordPress sites.

Standard YouTube and Vimeo embeds can significantly slow down websites and lower PageSpeed scores. A single video embed often loads over 1.7MB of JavaScript and tracks your users before they even click play.

**Eco-Shield fixes this automatically.**

It replaces YouTube and Vimeo embeds with a lightweight "Smart Facade"—a static image that looks exactly like the real player. The heavy video scripts are only loaded when your visitor actually clicks "Play."

**Comprehensive Protection:**
Eco-Shield automatically detects and optimizes:
* **Gutenberg Blocks:** Core YouTube and Vimeo blocks.
* **Auto-Embeds (oEmbed):** Plain YouTube/Vimeo URLs pasted into the editor.
* **Legacy Iframes:** Hard-coded iframes from YouTube and Vimeo.

=== Why use Eco-Shield? ===

* **🚀 Instant Speed Boost:** Drastically reduces initial page size (often by 1MB+ per video).
* **🌱 Eco-Friendly:** Reduces data transfer and server energy usage, lowering your site's carbon footprint.
* **🔒 Privacy First (GDPR/DSGVO):** Blocks third-party tracking cookies and scripts until the user explicitly interacts with the content.
* **⚡ Zero Configuration:** No confusing settings. No bloat. Just activate it, and your site is instantly faster.

== Installation ==

1.  Upload the `eco-shield.zip` file to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2.  Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3.  **That's it!** There are no settings to configure. Your videos are automatically protected.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Where is the settings page? =
There isn't one! Eco-Shield is designed to be "Zero Config." We believe performance shouldn't require a manual. Once activated, it automatically protects all YouTube and Vimeo embeds in your posts and pages.

= Does this work with block themes (Full Site Editing)? =
Yes. We hook into `render_block` to ensure compatibility with modern block themes as well as classic `the_content` filters.

= Does this support Vimeo? =
Yes. It supports both YouTube and Vimeo standard URLs and embeds.

= Is it compatible with caching plugins? =
Yes. Because our replacement happens on the server side (PHP) before the page is cached, it is fully compatible with WP Rocket, LiteSpeed, W3 Total Cache, and others.

== Screenshots ==

1. The Smart Facade: A professional thumbnail overlay on a live post looks exactly like a real player.
2. Backend Preview: Showing that the editor still works normally for content creators.
3. Performance Boost: Before and After PageSpeed comparison showing reduced page size.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
* Added core "Smart Facade" engine for YouTube and Vimeo.
* Implemented lazy loading for privacy and performance.
* Added support for Blocks, oEmbeds, and Iframes.