=== Hostingforall Domain Checker ===
Contributors: ictforalll
Tags: woocommerce, domain checker, hosting, elementor, sales
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 4.6.0
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A fast, flexible domain checker for WordPress with WooCommerce integration and an Elementor widget.

== Description ==

Hostingforall Domain Checker lets you offer domain lookups on your WordPress website and sell domains via WooCommerce.
You can embed the checker using a shortcode or with the included Elementor widget.

= Key features (FREE) =

* Shortcode: use `[hfadc_domain_checker]` anywhere.
* Elementor widget: drag & drop implementation.
* TLD management: configure available TLDs, pricing and WooCommerce product IDs.
* Free DNS-based availability check.
* Works with and without Elementor.

= Pro features (upgrade) =

The Pro version unlocks premium features such as:

* Real-time domain checks using the WhoisFreaks API (requires your API key).
* Extra styling options (advanced form + results styling).
* Pro updates delivered via our platform.

Upgrade: https://hostingforall.nl/product/hostingforall-domain-checker/


== External services ==

This plugin can interact with the following external services.

= 1) Hostingforall websites (link-outs in FREE plugin) =

The FREE plugin includes optional admin-area links to Hostingforall pages (for example: upgrade and demo links). These links are used to open product/demo pages when a site owner clicks them.

Data sent: standard browser request data (such as IP address, user agent, referrer, and requested URL).
When sent: only when a user clicks one of these links.
Service provider: Hostingforall.
Terms of Service: https://hostingforall.nl/algemene-voorwaarden/
Privacy Policy: https://hostingforall.nl/privacy

= 2) WhoisFreaks API (optional, separate PRO plugin only) =

The separate PRO plugin can optionally connect to the WhoisFreaks API to perform real-time domain availability checks.

Data sent: the searched domain name (and API authentication data configured by the site owner in PRO).
When sent: only when a visitor submits a domain lookup and the site owner has enabled the API method in PRO settings.
Service provider: WhoisFreaks.
Terms of Service: https://whoisfreaks.com/terms-and-conditions
Privacy Policy: https://whoisfreaks.com/privacy-policy

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `hostingforall-domain-checker` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. Go to **Domain Checker** in the WordPress admin menu.
4. Configure your TLDs and settings.
5. Add the checker to a page:
   * **Elementor:** add the “HFA Domain Checker” widget.
   * **Shortcode:** add `[hfadc_domain_checker]`.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does the free version require a license key? =
No. The free version works without a license key.

= What is the difference between the free DNS check and the Pro real-time check? =
DNS checks are fast, but can be less accurate for some recently registered domains.
The Pro version can use a real-time availability API.

== Changelog ==

= 4.6.0 =
* Internal release roll-up: includes recent security/compliance hardening and FREE/PRO dependency safety improvements.
* FREE remains non-deactivatable/non-removable while PRO is active (single and bulk plugin actions).

= 4.5.16 =
* Compliance hardening: removed remaining direct `$_REQUEST` checks in request helpers.
* Compliance hardening: replaced `FILTER_DEFAULT` request array reads with explicit sanitizing filters.
* No functional change intended; behavior remains identical.

= 4.5.15 =
* Dependency safety: prevent deactivation/deletion of FREE while PRO is active (single and bulk plugin actions).
* UX: show clear "Required by Hostingforall Domain Checker Pro" indicator on the FREE plugin row when PRO is active.
* Compatibility: detect PRO as active for both legacy and new PRO folder naming variants.

= 4.5.14 =
* Security improvements: strengthened input handling, form protection and output escaping throughout the plugin.
* Fixed settings save reliability across hosting environments and page builders (including NicePage).
* Fixed Elementor result row layout so status text and order button stay correctly aligned across themes.
* Fixed custom pricing multi-product cart flow.
* Updated Dutch translations.
* Breaking change: legacy shortcodes `[hdc_domain_checker]` and `[hdc_chosen_domain]` have been removed — use `[hfadc_domain_checker]` and `[hfadc_chosen_domain]`.
* Breaking change: Elementor widget name changed from `hdc_domain_checker` to `hfadc_domain_checker`.

= 4.4.0 =
* Fixed frontend fallback behavior: order button styling correctly defaults to FREE design (green button, white text) when PRO is not active.
* Improved admin layout consistency in settings tabs.

= 4.3.4 =
* Fixed WooCommerce cart domain metadata persistence for direct domain add-to-cart flow.
* Added fallback display so chosen domain is visible beneath product name in cart and checkout.

= 4.3.3 =
* "Order" button now adds only the domain product directly to cart (FREE flow).
* Compare tab updated with clearer FREE vs PRO feature overview.
* Translation catalogs updated.

= 4.3.2 =
* Fixed powered-by link toggle not working correctly.
* Fixed Translations tab not displaying content.
* Fixed menu tab hover styling not responsive.
* Fixed multilingual hosting cart flow on sites with WPML/Polylang.
* Improved Dutch translations for admin interface.

= 3.5.0 =
* Improved admin UX: no duplicate notices, clearer Pro status.
* Upgrade link hidden when Pro add-on is active.
* Updated translation template and language switch behavior.

= 3.4.4 =
* Fixed forced plugin language option so it works independently from the WordPress site language.
* Updated upgrade URLs to the correct Pro product page.

= 3.4.3 =
* Improved upgrade flow: show a one-click admin notice to activate Pro when it is installed.