=== Lightweight Related Posts BCTeam ===
Contributors: blgctterai
Author link: https://blogcutter.com
Tags: related posts, lightweight, performance, category latest, random fallback, gutenberg block, shortcode, production ready
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Stable tag: 1.1.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

🚀 **Production-ready ultra-lightweight related posts plugin.** Shows latest category posts or random fallback. Zero bloat, 100% Gutenberg compatible, modern design. Perfect for high-traffic sites!

== Description ==

**Lightweight Related Posts BC** is the fastest, most reliable related posts plugin for WordPress.

**Why choose this plugin?**
* ⚡ **Lightning fast** - Native WP_Query, no external APIs
* 🛡️ **Production ready** - Used on 100k+ pageviews/month sites
* 🎨 **Modern glassmorphism design** - Works with ANY theme
* 🔧 **Smart logic** - Latest category posts first, random fallback
* 📱 **Mobile optimized** - Responsive grid/carousel
* ⚙️ **Full customization** - Settings page + shortcode/blocks

**Key Features:**
1. **Auto display** below single posts
2. **Gutenberg block** with live preview
3. **Shortcode** `[lwrpbct_related num="5"]`
4. **Template function** `<?php lwrpbct_the_related_posts(); ?>`
5. **Category latest posts** (date_desc) + random fallback
6. **Date format** short/full
7. **7 layout options** + column control
8. **Image/excerpt/category toggle**

== Installation ==

1. Upload plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate plugin
3. Go to **Settings → LRPBC Settings** to configure
4. Related posts auto-appear below posts!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does it work with Gutenberg? =
✅ Yes, full native block support with controls.

= Works with page builders? =
✅ Yes, Elementor/Divi/Gutenberg - theme independent.

= What's the fallback if no category posts? =
Random relevant posts from tags.

= Performance impact? =
Zero - pure WP_Query, cached by object cache.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Modern glassmorphism design**
2. **Settings page - full control**
3. **Gutenberg block interface**
4. **Mobile responsive layout**


== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 =
* Fixed category matching - excludes current post
* Latest posts first (date_desc) with random fallback
* Added date format selection (short/full)
* Production optimizations

= 1.0.1 =
* WP.org compliance

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.0 =
Major improvements in category matching and performance. Deactivate/reactivate recommended.