=== Plugin Name ===
Contributors: arickmann
Donate link: http://www.wp-fun.co.uk/2008/12/06/fun-with-theme-widgets/
Tags: theme,widget
Requires at least: 2.5
Tested up to: 2.7
Stable tag: 1

Provides a quick and easy way to add widgets as part of a theme without any additional PHP code.

== Description ==

This plugin searches the themes directory for .widget.php files. When it finds one it will add the contents of the file as a widget that can be added to any dynamic sidebar.


== Installation ==

This plugin requires PHP5

Add to the plugin directory then activate it.

There are no options

== Usage ==

To create a new widget, with the plugin activated, follow these steps:

Step 1 - Create a new file in your theme called {something}.widget.php

Step 2 - Add a PHP comment at the top of the file. For example:

`<?php
/*
Widget Name: 3 Random Posts
Widget Description: Outputs 3 random posts in a list
*/
?>`

Step 3 - Add the theme tags and code you want in your widget.

Step 4 - Open the WordPress admin and use widgets in the normal way.