=== FluentComments - Spam protection, AntiSpam, Ajax Enhanced Comments ===
Contributors: techjewel, wpmanageninja
Tags: comments, spam protection, better comments, ajax comments
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 2.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AJAX powered realtime comments. Designed to prevent spams, performance and make comments beautiful again 🚀

== Description ==

Fluent Comments is a better comment form and comment spam protection plugin. It is easy to use, and it is compatible with all themes except FSE Themes.
Designed to supercharge WordPress native comments with beautiful design, super fast, spam protection. Fluent Comments changes your site's commenting experience and provides you with user engagement features.

==Amazing Features==
- AJAX powered realtime comments
- Spam protection with advanced cryptographic mechanisms
- Intuitive Comment Form
- Beautiful Email Notifications for new comments to authors, admins and commenters
- Beautiful design and user experience
- Compatible with all themes (except FSE Themes)
- Compatible with all page builders

==Upcoming Features==
- More Design Options

==Using in FSE Themes==
Fluent Comments is not compatible with FSE Themes yet. But you can use Fluent Comments shortcode to use it in FSE Themes. Just use the shortcode `[fluent_comments]` in your template and it will render the comments with form.

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== CONTRIBUTE ==
If you want to contribute to this project or just report a bug, you are more than welcome. Please check repository from <a href="https://github.com/WPManageNinja/fluent-comments/">Github</a>.


== Installation ==

1. Install FluentComments either via the WordPress.org plugin repository or by uploading the files to your server.
2. Activate FluentComments from Plugins page.
3. That's it, no additional setup required. Enjoy the secure and beautiful comments in your WordPress.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How does Fluent Comments prevent spam =

Fluent Comments use short time cryptographic tokens to prevent spam. It is impossible to spam your site with bots.

= Will it slow down my website =

Absolutely not. Fluent Comments is designed to be super fast and lightweight. It will not slow down your website.

= Is it compatible with all themes =

Yes, it is compatible with all themes. It will work with any theme.

== Screenshots ==
1. Comment List
2. Admin Panel
3. Notification Email on Comment Approval
4. Notification Email to Post Author
5. Notification Email to Commenters

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.0 (Date: Jul 07, 2025) =
- Added support for FSE Themes
- Added Email Notification for Admins, Authors and Commenters
- Added option to enable/disable email notification
- Advanced spam protection with cryptographic tokens

= 1.0.1 (Date: May 18, 2024) =
* Added shortcode support for FSE Themes
* Fixed minor CSS issues
* Checking Logged in requirement for comment form

= 1.0.0 (Date: Sep 30, 2023) =
* Initial release