=== Filr - Secure document library ===
Contributors: wpchill, silkalns
Tags: document library, file manager, digital downloads, document management, secure file sharing
Requires at least: 3.5
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.2.16
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

== Description ==
## Easily Create a Secure Document Library with Filr

Filr helps you safely upload, organize, and share documents on your site. Use direct links or show all files in a library for easy access.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlvBVbN2-2w&list=PLM2tOjfhVrZd3qpZiBogLE3ii3jyDo3bP&index=4

### Filr Pro – advanced features available after making a purchase

**Enhanced File Security & Access Control**  
- Support for **external files**. 
- Restrict file access by **user email** or **user role**.  
- Encrypt filenames for extra privacy.  
- Password-protected ZIP files.  

**Flexible File Expiry Options**  
- Expire uploads after a **set number of downloads**.  
- Set an **expiration date** for files to auto-remove access.  

**Advanced Upload & Storage Management**  
- Upload multiple files at once and **automatically zip them**.  
- Store files in **custom directories** for better organization.  
- Manage folders efficiently with built-in **folder management**.  

**Extended Shortcode Customization**  
- More options to **configure, style, and customize** document library shortcodes.   

Get it now on [wpdocumentlibrary.com](https://wpdocumentlibrary.com)

### Documentation

Learn more about this plugin [in our official documentation]](https://wpdocumentlibrary.com/kb/)

== Support ==
* Free users: [Ask in our forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filr-protection/)
* Pro users: [Get priority help](https://wpdocumentlibrary.com/contact-us/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=contact+us)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I use Filr =
After installation and activation go to Filr -> Settings and configure your uploads folder and check the server settings.
When you are done, create your first file with "New File", give it a title, upload your file and after saving it you can copy the download link.
Otherwise assign it to a library and copy the shortcode to display it on your website.

= Can I use Filr in multiple languages =
Filr is completely translatable with WPML and Polylang.
Simply use the language switcher and translate all settings.

= Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin? =
Please report security bugs found in the source code of the Filr plugin through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure  Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/9e5fb78f-50c4-4161-9ae5-4e84021e4eb0). The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin."

== Installation ==

= Default Method =
1. Go to Settings > Plugins in your administrator panel.
2. Click `Add New`
3. Search for Qr
4. Click install.

= Easy Method =
1. Download the zip file.
2. Login to your `Dashboard`
3. Open your plugins bar and click `Add New`
4. Click the `upload tab`
5. Choose `filr-protection` from your downloads folder
6. Click `Install Now`
7. All done, now just activate the plugin
8. Go to Filr and create restricted media links.

= Old Method =
1. Upload `filr-protection` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress


== Screenshots ==

1. Filr library shortcode
2. Filr files admin
3. Filr uploader
4. Filr create library

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.16 – 21.08.2026 =
* Fix: Pagination issue with the file library shortcode.

= 1.2.15 – 30.07.2026 =
* Fix: Security issue with file permissions checks.
* Fix: Text domain changed from "filr" to "filr-protection" to match the plugin slug.

= 1.2.14 – 06.03.2026 =
* Fix: Security issue with file uploads.

= 1.2.13 – 05.03.2026 =
* Fix: Preview file with secure download link.

= 1.2.12 – 22.12.2025 =
* Fix: Security issue with file uploads.

= 1.2.11 – 22.10.2025 =
* Fix: Security issue with file uploads.

= 1.2.10 – 11.07.2025 =
* Fix: Undefined variable $timestamp issue.

= 1.2.9 – 26.06.2025 =
* Fix: Resolved an issue with assets not being loaded properly

= 1.2.8 – 20.06.2025 =
* Fix: Resolved an issue where hovering over the preview icon for non-image files displayed a broken image tooltip.
* Change: Clicking the preview icon now opens the file in a new browser tab for improved usability.

= 1.2.7 - 03.02.2025 =
* Fixed: Fatal error when creating a new file if .../wp-content/uploads/filr/ directory was missing.

= 1.2.6 - 06.12.2024 =
* Changed: Update readme

= 1.2.5 =

* latest Freemius SDK
* fixed security issue with insecure filenames
* updated docs and support links
* enhanced CPT capabilities checks for better security


= 1.2.4 =

* removed capability check to avoid empty libraries

= 1.2.3.9 =

* improved title escaping
* added capability checks for admin settings + CPT access
* force int for ID usage

= 1.2.3.8 =

* security improvements
* WP 6.5 compatibility

= 1.2.3.7 =

* SDK upgrade
* readme improvements

= 1.2.3.6 =

* WordPress 6.4 compatibility

= 1.2.3.5 =

* expired download 0 <= comparison
* improved expired download handling

= 1.2.3.4 =

* fixed security issue with file uploads
* fixed PHP notice with file link
* fixed decrease download count detection
* upgraded Freemius SDK

= 1.2.3.3 =

* WP 6.3 compatibility

= 1.2.3.2 =

* improved Freemius integration
* added filter to change filename

= 1.2.3.1 =

* Fixed frontend uploader upload to specific folder

= 1.2.3 =

* added filter filr_access_allowed to allow implementing custom validation for file access
* Freemius SDK update to 2.5.10

= 1.2.2.9 =

* updated uploader scripts
* fixed publish date in folders
* check for file_exists before getting file size

= 1.2.2.8 =

* clear filename on reload within frontend uploader
* fixed secure URLs with folders

= 1.2.2.7 =

* fixed size calculation from admin uploads

= 1.2.2.6 =

* auto-zip for frontend uploads
* fixed secure URL feature with frontend uploads
* improved visibilty for frontend uploads

= 1.2.2.5 =

* bugfix: reload with frontend upload
* auto-zip for frontend uploads to prevent missing meta on failed ajax requests
* Norwegian translation

= 1.2.2.4 =

 * removed unknown method from create post

= 1.2.2.3 =

* prevent recursion on zipping files in admin

= 1.2.2.2 =

* added filter to dynamically add custom rows in a library
* added dynamic version number
* improved accessibility with ARIA tags (frontend & backend)
* added option to set a custom error message for unallowed access
* cleaned up CSS defaults
* improved responsive design (tables and folders)
* improved frontend uploader capabilities (library condition, fixed user role parameter)
* changed "Rows" to "Columns" - typo
* updated translations

= 1.2.2.1 =

* full security audit
* code refactoring and cleanup
* introduced PHP type hints for all methods and attributes
* improved PHP doc blocks

= 1.2.2 =

* improved german translation
* added filter parameter for uploader only view
* filter for disallowed file types added
* action for expire date comparisons
* cleaned up the free version
* fixed translation for folder buttons

= 1.2.1 =

* added finish translation
* added french translation
* prevent error if files array is empty
* auto cleaner only with filter
* filr_allow_file_access hook for additional permission checkup
* fixed all folders in select menu
* Windows-environment support


= 1.2 =

* target blank option for external files
* user as row (uploaded by) (pro only)
* frontend uploader with file name, folder and library selection (pro only)
* restrict uploaded files by user email and/or role from frontend (pro only)
* notification email after file submission (pro only)
* automatically restrict file from frontend uploader to the user
* Added option to encrypt File ID in secure URLs

= 1.1 =

* mobile design
* secure download links (pro only)
* options for default sorting
* option to adjust fontsize for folder headline
* enhanced status with max_upload_limits, max_post_size
* setting deactivate search/pagination also applies to folders now
* updated language files
* WP 5.8 compatibility check

= 1.0.0 =

* support for external files (pro only)
* frontend file uploader (pro only)
* filter for replacing the entire directory used by Filr
* better error handling for large files
* prevent error notices when empty files are created

= 0.9.5 =

* better freemius integration
* fixed date sorting

= 0.9.4 =

* decrease remaining on download (ajax) (pro only)
* added file preview for images (pro only)
* added version number (pro only)
* improved markup for easier styling of rows
* improved styles for better theme compatibility
* updated translation
* better fail-safe bootup

= 0.9.3 =

* fixed published/modified date
* class_exists for ZIPArchive to prevent errors
* Added options to toggle search and pagination
* added folder management (pro only)
* fixed decrease download ajax (pro only)
* improved german translation

= 0.9.2 =

fixed restriction by mail
fixed missing min assets for search and sorting

= 0.9.1 =

* SDK bufix which results in fatal error

= 0.9 =

* option to use publish date instead of last modified date
* option to overwrite the download button label
* included password-protection for zip files
* improved user mail and user role restriction
* improved trialing

= 0.8 =
* New shortcode with datatable.just
* More performance improvements
* Modified and optimized strings and localisation
* Option to configure the order of columns
* Additional rows to activate and use (filetype and modification date)
* latest freemius SDK

= 0.7 =
* fixed conditional for expiration
* readme improvments

= 0.6 =
* CSS bugfixes
* readme improvements

= 0.5 =
* Initial release