=== Fancy Post Grid – Ultimate Post Grid Builder ===
Contributors: rstheme2017, rubrash
Tags: post grid, post filter, post carousel, elementor, gutenberg, blog layout
Requires at least: 6.4
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create beautiful, responsive post grids, sliders, and carousels using Elementor, Gutenberg, or shortcodes.

== Description ==

Fancy Post Grid – Ultimate Post Grid Builder is a modern WordPress plugin for creating
responsive post layouts such as grids, sliders, lists, and carousels without writing code.

The plugin works seamlessly with Elementor, Gutenberg, and shortcodes, making it suitable
for blogs, magazines, news portals, and content-driven websites.

Version 2.0.0 is a major milestone and represents a complete rewrite of the plugin to ensure
better performance, security, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

= Key Features =

* Multiple layout types: Grid, Slider, Carousel, List
* Elementor widgets with drag-and-drop controls
* Gutenberg blocks with live preview
* Shortcode generator for flexible placement
* Advanced query builder (categories, tags, include/exclude posts)
* Fully responsive controls (desktop, tablet, mobile)
* Optimized asset loading and dependency management
* Translation-ready with updated POT file
* Clean, secure, and performance-focused codebase

== Requirements ==

* WordPress version 6.3 or higher
* PHP version 7.4 or higher

== Installation ==

= Using the WordPress Dashboard =

1. Go to Plugins → Add New
2. Search for “Fancy Post Grid”
3. Click Install Now
4. Activate the plugin

= Uploading via WordPress Dashboard =

1. Go to Plugins → Add New
2. Click Upload Plugin
3. Upload fancy-post-grid.x.x.x.zip
4. Click Install Now
5. Activate the plugin

= Using FTP =

1. Download fancy-post-grid.x.x.x.zip
2. Extract the zip file
3. Upload the fancy-post-grid folder to /wp-content/plugins/
4. Activate the plugin from the Plugins screen

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.0 =
IMPORTANT: Major Release – Complete Refactor

Version 2.0.0 is a full architectural rewrite of Fancy Post Grid.
The internal codebase is completely different from version 1.0.2 and earlier.

What changed:

* Entire plugin rebuilt using a modular, class-based architecture
* Removed all legacy logic, deprecated helpers, and unused code
* Introduced modern asset management with proper dependency handling
* Rewritten Elementor integration for better stability and performance
* Deprecated old shortcode layouts and legacy Gutenberg blocks
* Added a new scalable settings panel
* Centralized sanitization and escaping for improved security
* Improved compatibility with future WordPress and PHP versions

IMPORTANT:
If you were using old shortcode layouts or removed blocks,
you may need to recreate those layouts using the new widgets,
blocks, or shortcodes available in version 2.0.0.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.0 (09 Feb, 2026) =
Changed:
* Full codebase refactor (breaking internal changes)
* New plugin architecture and folder structure
* New settings panel and configuration system

Added:
* 10+ free Elementor widgets
* Improved Elementor widgets framework
* Updated translation (POT) file

Removed:
* Legacy Gutenberg blocks
* Old shortcode-based layouts
* Unused helpers and deprecated APIs

Improved:
* Asset dependency management
* Performance and memory usage
* Security and data sanitization
* Future compatibility with WordPress core and PHP

= 1.0.2 (30 Sep, 2025) =
Added:
* Support link and redirect page
* Multiple categories, tags, include/exclude post options
* Additional image size controls

Improved:
* Mobile and tablet responsiveness
* Shortcode generator UX
* Field naming consistency

Security:
* Hardened sanitization and escaping

= 1.0.1 (26 Aug, 2025) =
Added:
* Gutenberg blocks with live preview
* Elementor addons with drag-and-drop widgets
* 18 free layouts (Grid, Slider, List)

Improved:
* Layout consistency across all designs
* Responsive behavior

Fixed:
* Pagination and hover styling issues
* Compatibility with WordPress 6.8

Security:
* Improved data sanitization and escaping

= 1.0.0 (25 Nov, 2024) =
Initial release

* 34 layouts (9 Free + 25 Pro)
* Shortcode generator with filters, sorting, pagination
* Gutenberg blocks
* Elementor widgets
* Responsive and SEO-optimized

== Support ==

For documentation, updates, and support, visit:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/fancy-post-grid/