=== Gallery Tile Links (for Elementor) ===
Contributors: monolight
Tags: elementor, gallery, masonry, links, portfolio
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Give each image in Elementor’s built-in Image Gallery its own URL. Masonry/Classic layouts supported. Server-side, no JS, no order hacks.

== Description ==

**Gallery Tile Links** adds a small **“Gallery Tile Link URL”** field to your **Media Library**.  
When you place those images inside Elementor’s **Image Gallery** (including **Masonry**), the widget will link **each tile** to its own URL.

**Highlights**
- **Per-image link** stored on the media item (reusable across galleries).
- **No JavaScript hacks** – server-side output filter for stability.
- **No dependency on item order** – add, remove, or reorder freely.
- **Masonry / Classic layouts** supported (Elementor Image Gallery).
- **Opt-in**: only galleries with CSS class `gallink` are affected.
- Backward-compatible with older custom fields: `gallink_url` and `portfolio_custom_url`.

**Quick start**
1. Install & activate.
2. In **Media Library** → edit an image → fill **Gallery Tile Link URL**.
3. In Elementor, insert **Image Gallery** → set **Link: Media File** (or Custom URL `#` so anchors are printed).
4. In the widget’s **Advanced → CSS Classes**, enter `gallink`.
Done — each tile opens its own URL instead of the lightbox.


**Video tutorial**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBqyx7Yriqs

This plugin is an independent, third-party add-on and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Elementor.

== Installation ==
1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/gallery-tile-links-elementor/` or install via the **Plugins** screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen.
3. Edit an image in **Media Library** and set **Gallery Tile Link URL**.
4. In Elementor’s **Image Gallery** widget:
   * **Layout**: Masonry or Classic
   * **Link**: Media File (or Custom URL → `#`)
   * **Advanced → CSS Classes**: `gallink`

== Privacy ==
This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. It does not contact external servers or load external assets. All functionality runs on your site.

== FAQ ==
= Does this replace a portfolio widget? =
No – it simply lets you use Elementor’s native Gallery as a lightweight portfolio grid where each image can go to a different page.

= Will this disable the lightbox? =
On widgets marked with `gallink`, lightbox is disabled only for images that have a **Gallery Tile Link URL**. Others keep default behavior.

= Always-visible overlay title? =
Use your theme/widget styles or add a tiny CSS snippet to keep the caption overlay visible.

= Works with Elementor Free or Pro? =
It works with the built-in **Image Gallery** widget (Elementor Free).

= Used an earlier snippet? =
It reads `gallink_url` and `portfolio_custom_url` for backward compatibility. New links are saved under `gtl_url`.

== Screenshots ==
1. Media Library field: **Gallery Tile Link URL**.
2. Elementor Image Gallery settings (Masonry, 3 columns, Link: Media File).
3. Add class `gallink` in **Advanced → CSS Classes**.
4. Frontend masonry grid where each tile opens its own URL.

== Changelog ==
= 1.2 =
* Marked as tested up to WordPress 7.0.
* Added a video tutorial link to the plugin readme.

= 1.0.2 =
* Compatibility metadata update: marked as tested up to WordPress 7.0.
* Added compatibility headers to the main plugin file so WordPress.org can read requirements from the plugin header.

= 1.0.1 =
* Plugin Check fixes: removed load_plugin_textdomain(), added /languages with POT, updated `Tested up to` to 6.8, updated Author URI.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.2 =
Compatibility metadata update for WordPress 7.0 and video tutorial added to readme.

= 1.0.2 =
Compatibility metadata update for WordPress 7.0.

= 1.0.1 =
Compatibility and Plugin Check improvements.