=== Expandable Paywall ===
Contributors: mattpramschufer, emoxie
Tags: paywall, metered paywall, external authentication, cambey, remote authentication
Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=mattpram%40gmail%2ecom
Requires at least: 3.8
Requires PHP: 8.3
Tested up to: 6.8.1
Stable tag: 2.1.10
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A paywall solution that can be easily expanded with integration with several third party providers.

== Description ==

The Expandable Paywall plugin offers a robust solution for implementing paywalls on WordPress sites. Its core functionality includes a simple hard paywall using native WordPress authentication. The plugin is uniquely designed to integrate with various circulation fulfillment providers, making it ideal for magazine publishers. Premium add-ons expand its capabilities, supporting multiple paywall types, authentication methods, and advanced reporting features.


== Installation ==

1. Activate the plugin through the `Plugins` menu in WordPress
1. Browse to Admin->Expandable Paywall
1. You can find out more on how to install by visiting [https://pramadillo.com/documentation/expandable-paywall/](https://pramadillo.com/documentation/expandable-paywall/)


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do you offer installation and customization services? =
Yes, if you need help with installation and/or would like additional customization work done for your website, you can fill out a request form at [https://emoxie.com/contact](https://emoxie.com/contact)

= I wish this plugin had XZY feature =

While I try to do my best to incorporate new features all the time, I implemented a new Feature Request board located at [https://emoxie.com/contact](https://emoxie.com/contact)

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin Screen (Basic Paywall & Auth)
2. Admin Screen (Basic Paywall)

== Changelog ==

=2.1.10=
* UPDATE - Login Form redirects with cache busting parameter.

=2.1.9=
* UPDATE - Login Form shortcode now redirects back to page you were on when logging in

=2.1.8=
* BUGFIX - Removed Debugging Code

= 2.1.7 =
* BUGFIX - Fixed load_plugin_textdomain PHP Notice

= 2.1.6 =
* UPDATE - Updated all third-party vendor packages
* UPDATE - Added new filter for controlling when to show show_authentication_role_paid

= 2.1.5 =
* UPDATE - Updated all third-party vendor packages

= 2.1.4 =
* UPDATE - Excluded the search screen from paywall trigger

= 2.1.3 =
* UPDATE - Add stub function back into public class for extendability

= 2.1.2 =
* BUGFIX - Fixed issue with 500 error when trying to create a new user on specific installs

= 2.1.1 =
* HOTFIX - Corrected logic for displaying paywall
* UPDATE - Added in new helper functions

= 2.1.0 =
* UPDATE - Updated all third party libraries to latest versions
* UPDATE - Refactored all code to PHP 8.1 standards
* UPDATE - Added many more functions to core Helper class
* BUGFIX - Fixed PHP warning on login.php template


=2.0.23 =
* BUGFIX - Fixed issue with protecting categories and sub categories on some installs.

=2.0.22 =
* UPDATE - Added in new helper function to check if we should show paid authentication user role.
* UPDATE - Added function to clear logs

=2.0.21 =
* UPDATE - Paywall Category now allows for any sub category under the main protected category to automatically be protected.
* UPDATE - Added option to disable paywall.

=2.0.20 =
* FEATURE - Added whole new logging section

=2.0.19 =
* UPDATE - Updated addon on handling and vendor paths.

= 2.0.18 =
* UPDATE - Updated all third-party vendor libraries
* BUG FIX - Fixed issue where protected content could not be seen by some users.

= 2.0.17 =
* UPDATE - Updated all third-party vendor libraries

= 2.0.16 =
* Feature - Added in meta box to posts that will generate a unique bypass link for articles to not show paywall.

= 2.0.15 =
* Feature - Added in new filter for allowing to programmatically bypass paywall

= 2.0.14 =
* UPDATE - Updated logic for when locks appear on articles
* Feature - Upon logging in the user will now be redirected back to where they were with ?cache_busting=RANDOM

= 2.0.13 =
* BUG FIX - Fixed item with archives not being excluded from protection level.

= 2.0.12 =
* UPDATE - Updated to the latest version of Freemius.
* BUG FIX - Fixed bug where roles were not being read in certain instances.
* BUG FIX - Fixed bug where Locks were not showing when enabled.
* UPDATE - Added more error reporting options to error_log

= 2.0.11 =
* UPDATE - When debug is turned on it will send email to site admin.

= 2.0.10 =
* UPDATE - Updated vendor libraries

= 2.0.9 =
* UPDATE - Added in new shortcode to protect pieces of content on any page/post.  [expandable-paywall-protect] Protected Content [/expandable-paywall-protect]

= 2.0.8 =
* UPDATE - Updated all vendor libraries
* UPDATE - Code Cleanup and Refactoring

= 2.0.7 =
* UPDATE - Added in debug mode
* UPDATE - Added in new filter to allow set basic role

= 2.0.6 =
* BUG FIX - updated authentication to account for case-sensitivity in
* UPDATE - removed erroneous error_logging. :)

= 2.0.5 =
* BUG FIX - corrected issue with the Lock icon showing up on non-protected pages.

= 2.0.4 =
* FEATURE - Added ability to display a lock icon next to protected posts
* FEATURE - Added ability to fade out excerpt into paywall.
* FEATURE - Added ability to output Schema Structured Data.
* UPDATE - Updated to latest version of Freemius SDK
* UPDATE - Added a logging function to helper files.
* UPDATE - Added in more support for multisite installs
* UPDATE - Added in default styles to fade out the excerpt text

= 2.0.3 =
* FEATURE - Added in logout shortcode
* UPDATE - Updated Paywall CSS Styles

= 2.0.1 =
* BUG FIX - Corrected improper function calls when initially installing.

= 2.0.0 =
* Reworked a ton of filters and hooks.  Updated all latest 3rd party SDKs

= 1.1.2 =
* BUG FIX - Corrected issue which registration would throw a 500 error behind the scenes.

= 1.1.1 =
* BUG FIX - Corrected issues with data sanitization.

= 1.1.0 =
* Initial Version

== Upgrade Notice ==