=== Hero Banner Ultimate ===
Tags: hero banner image, hero video background, hero header video, youtube video background, vimeo video background
Contributors: essentialplugin
Requires at least: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.9.1
Stable tag: 1.4.6
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Add hero banner with the help of background image OR background color OR background video.  Also work with Gutenberg shortcode block.

== Description ==

[Explore Hero Banner Features](https://demo.essentialplugin.com/hero-banner-ultimate-demo/?utm_source=WP&utm_medium=Hero_Banner&utm_campaign=Read-Me) | [Annual or Lifetime Bundle Deal](https://essentialplugin.com/pricing/?utm_source=WP&utm_medium=Hero_Banner&utm_campaign=Read-Me)

Add [hero banner](https://essentialplugin.com/wordpress-plugin/hero-banner-ultimate/?utm_source=WP&utm_medium=Hero_Banner&utm_campaign=Read-Me) with the help of background image OR background color OR background video. Hero Banner Ultimate comes with 4 types of layouts where you can manage you hero banner design.

Also work with Gutenberg shortcode block. 

= Plugin shortcode =

<code>[hbupro_banner id="XX"]</code>

You can also display popup in template/php file:

<code><?php echo do_shortcode('[hbupro_banner id="XX"]'); ?></code>

Where id is the banner id. 

In web design, a hero banner is a large web banner image, prominently placed on a web page, generally in the front and center. The hero banner is often the first visual a visitor encounters on the site; it presents an overview of the site's most important content. A hero image often consists of background image OR background color OR background video and text.

Large fullscreen backgrounds and hero banners can be used in single page designs with ease.

= Hero Banner Ultimate Features =
* Background image
* Background color
* Background video
* Title and sub title font size
* Title and sub title font color
* Banner inner padding
* Banner overlay setting
* Call to Action Setting

= PRO Features : =
> <strong>Premium Version</strong><br>
>
> * 10 cool layouts.
> * Gradient OR Plain Background Color Option
> * Added lots of options
> * Extra Setting for Mobile View 
>
> [Explore and check pro feature](https://www.essentialplugin.com/wordpress-plugin/hero-banner-ultimate/?utm_source=WP&utm_medium=Hero_Banner&utm_campaign=Read-Me)
>

== Installation ==

1. Upload the 'hero-banner-ultimate' folder to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory.
2. Activate the "hero-banner-ultimate" list plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

## Security

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please send an email to support@essentialplugin.com. All security vulnerabilities will be promptly addressed.

== Changelog ==

= 1.4.6 (19, Jun 2025) =
* [*] Added - GNU License file

= 1.4.5 (19, Jun 2025) =
* [*] Fix - Secure file inclusion with validation

= 1.4.4 (15, May 2025) =
* [*] Check compatibility with WordPress version 6.8.1

= 1.4.3 (20, January 2025) =
* [*] Check compatibility to WordPress version 6.7.1

= 1.4.2 (08, Nov 2024) =
* [*] Check compatibility to WordPress version 6.6.2

= 1.4.1 (23, August 2024) =
* [*] Check compatibility to WordPress version 6.6.1

= 1.4 (02, August 2023) =
* [*] Update - Use escaping and sanitize functions for better security.
* [*] Check compatibility to WordPress version 6.2.2

= 1.3.4 (11, Feb 2022) =
* [-] Removed some unwanted code and files.
* [*] Tested up to: 5.9

= 1.3.3 (16, Nov 2021) =
* [*] Fix - Resolve Gutenberg WP-Editor script related issue. 
* [*] Update - Add some text and links in Readme file.

= 1.3.2 (22, Sep 2021) =
* [*] Tested up to: 5.8.1
* [*] Updated demo link

= 1.3.1 (20 Aug 2021) =
* [*] Updated all external links
* [*] Tweak - Code optimization and performance improvements.
* [*] Updated language file.

= 1.3 (02 June 2021) =
* [*] jQuery( document ).ready(function($) is replaced with function( $ ) to solve the issue with 3rd party plugin and theme js error.
* [*] Tested up to: 5.7.2
* [*] Tweak - Code optimization and performance improvements.

= 1.2 (14, July 2020) =
* [*] Follow WordPress Detailed Plugin Guidelines for Offload Media and Analytics Code.
* [+] Update - Minified some CSS and JS.
* [*] Tweak - Code optimization and performance improvements.

= 1.1 =
* [+] Added wp_reset_postdata() in the shortcode file.
* [+] Added esc_attr(), esc_url() and esc_html() in all layout files.
* [*] Fixed notice in the shortcode file.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release.