=== Logo Slider – Logo Carousel, Client Logo Slider & Brand Showcase for WordPress ===
Contributors: LogicHunt, themearth, vaskarjewel, sudarshan955
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Tags: logo slider, logo carousel, logo showcase, logo gallery, client logos, brand slider, partners slider, elementor logo slider, responsive logo slider, logo ticker
Requires at least: 4.3
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 5.5
Requires PHP: 7.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Display client logos, partner brands, sponsor badges, and affiliate logos anywhere on your WordPress site. Responsive logo carousels, grids, or flexbox layouts — no coding needed. Works with Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi, WPBakery, and any WordPress theme.

== Description ==

👉 [Live Demo](https://demo.logichunt.com/logo-slider-wp/) | [Documentation](https://docs.logichunt.com/logo-slider-wp/) | [Support](https://logichunt.com/support/) | [Get Pro](https://logichunt.com/product/wordpress-logo-slider/)

**Logo Slider WP** lets you build a logo carousel, logo grid, or flexbox brand showcase and embed it anywhere using a single shortcode. Add unlimited logos, pick your layout, and publish — in under 5 minutes.

✔ Unlimited logo showcases — no display cap
✔ Carousel, Grid & Flexbox layouts
✔ Works with all major page builders


= 🆕 What's new in version 5.5 =

* **Unlimited logo display is now free.** The front-end 20-logo cap is permanently removed. Every logo you upload is shown, in full, at no cost.
* **Preloader is now free.** The showcase stays hidden until images fully load — no more layout flicker on first visit.
* **WordPress 7.x compatibility confirmed.**
* **Shortcode Generator improvements** — cleaner layout, better field grouping, faster to use.

Already on Logo Slider WP? Update now — your existing showcases and settings are untouched.


= Showcase types =

**🎠 Carousel**
Touch-enabled slider with autoplay, infinite loop, swipe, arrows, and pagination. Enable **Ticker mode** for continuous non-stop scrolling — great for sponsor strips and press logo rows.

**🖼️ Grid**
Static responsive grid with independent column control across four breakpoints. Every logo is visible at once — no scrolling needed.

**⚡ Flexbox** *(New)*
CSS flexbox layout where logos wrap naturally based on their width. No rigid columns, no awkward gaps — ideal for mixed-size or mixed-aspect brand marks.

Each type has its own settings tab. Every showcase is fully independent — mix types across different pages.


= Perfect for =

* Client logo showcases and "Trusted By" sections
* Partner brand and affiliate logo galleries
* Sponsor logo sliders for events and organisations
* "Featured In" press and media logo strips
* Agency portfolios displaying client brands
* SaaS and startup social proof sections


= Why Logo Slider WP =

**Show all logos without front-end display limits**
Every logo you add is shown in full — no hidden caps, no upgrade required.

**Full visual control from the admin panel**
Colours, spacing, borders, backgrounds, image dimensions, and alignment — all adjustable. Custom CSS is supported per showcase.

**Direct support from the plugin developers**
Free support at [logichunt.com/support/](https://logichunt.com/support/). Pro users get priority email, phone, and WhatsApp access.


= Free vs Pro =

**✅ FREE:**

Display & Layouts
* Carousel, Grid & Flexbox types
* Ticker mode (continuous scroll inside Carousel)
* Unlimited logos, no front-end display cap
* Multiple independent showcases per page

Logo Management
* Category-based filtering
* Drag & drop, title, date, or random ordering
* Custom URL + link target per logo
* Brand name show/hide

Responsive
* 4-breakpoint column control (mobile, tablet, desktop, large desktop)

Carousel Controls
* Autoplay, infinite loop, speed & delay
* Touch, swipe & mouse drag
* Navigation arrows & pagination dots
* Standard slide transition

Design & Styling
* Grid styles: Simple and Outline
* Title & description colour and size
* Image border colour & width
* Background & overlay colour
* Section margin & header (title, subtitle, alignment)
* Custom CSS per showcase
* Tooltip with position, animation & trigger options
* Preloader — hides showcase until fully loaded

General
* One-click Shortcode Generator
* Zero admin notice banners
* Free support via logichunt.com

**⭐ PRO:**

Visual Effects
* 100+ hover animations via Animate.css (bounce, fade, flip, zoom, shake & more)
* Coverflow 3D carousel transition — [see it live](https://demo.logichunt.com/logo-slider-wp/)
* Grayscale On Over, Grayscale Always, Grayscale Remove On Over
* Box Shadow on hover or always-on
* Hover Overlay with Link
* Hover Overlay with Link + Title (reveals brand name on hover)

Advanced Layout
* Column gap & row gap for Grid and Flexbox (px, rem, %)
* Item min height for consistent card sizing
* Section background image + padding control

Advanced Styling
* Image border radius
* Item border: colour, hover colour, width & radius
* Item background & hover background colour
* Item padding
* Typography: font weights & margins for title, subtitle & description
* Advanced header typography: size, weight, colour & margin
* Branded preloader: custom icon & background colour

Advanced Carousel Controls
* Pause on hover & RTL direction (Arabic, Hebrew & RTL sites)
* Dynamic pagination, mouse wheel & grab cursor support
* Navigation visibility & mobile hide controls

Content & SEO
* Brand item description (show/hide toggle)
* Nofollow link attribute for logo URLs
* Advanced tooltip: colour, border, arrow, padding, width, duration & delay

Support
* Priority email, phone & WhatsApp
* Free hands-on installation by the core developer team

👉 [View Pro features & upgrade →](https://logichunt.com/product/wordpress-logo-slider/)


= Per-logo fields =

Each logo entry supports:

* Logo image
* Brand / company name
* Item description (Pro)
* Company URL & link target (same tab or new tab)
* Custom tooltip text
* Category assignment


= Shortcode usage =

In any editor: `[lgxlogoslider id="39"]`

In a PHP template: `<?php echo do_shortcode('[lgxlogoslider id="39"]'); ?>`


= Support =

* Free support: [logichunt.com/support/](https://logichunt.com/support/)
* Contact: [logichunt.com/contact-us/](https://logichunt.com/contact-us/)
* Pro users: priority email, phone & WhatsApp + free hands-on installation


== Installation ==

= Option 1: From the WordPress dashboard (recommended) =

1. Go to **Plugins → Add New**.
2. Search for **"Logo Slider WP"**.
3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.

= Option 2: Upload a ZIP file =

1. Download `logo-slider-wp.zip` from WordPress.org.
2. Go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**.
3. Select the ZIP and click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.

= Option 3: Manual FTP =

1. Unzip `logo-slider-wp.zip` and upload the folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate from **Plugins** in your WordPress dashboard.

After activation, **Logo Slider** appears in your admin sidebar.


= Quick start =

1. **Add logos** — go to **Logo Slider → Add New Logo**. Upload your image, set the brand name, URL, and category.
2. **Create a showcase** — go to **Logo Slider → Shortcode Generator**. Choose Carousel, Grid, or Flexbox and configure your settings.
3. **Embed** — paste the generated shortcode (e.g. `[lgxlogoslider id="39"]`) into any page, post, or page builder block.


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I display logos on my page? =

Go to **Logo Slider → Shortcode Generator**, create a showcase, configure your settings, then paste the shortcode into any page, post, or block. This works for any type of customer logo showcase, partner logo showcase, or "Trusted By" section.

= Is there a logo display limit in the free version? =

No. As of version 5.5, the 20-logo cap is permanently removed. Keep Item Limit set to 0 (the default) to show all logos.

= Does this plugin work with Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, or Gutenberg? =

Yes. Paste `[lgxlogoslider id="39"]` into:

* **Elementor** — Shortcode widget
* **Gutenberg** — Shortcode block
* **Divi** — Code or Shortcode module
* **WPBakery** — Raw HTML or Shortcode element
* **Beaver Builder** — HTML module
* **Classic Editor** — paste directly into any page or post

= Can I run multiple showcases on the same page? =

Yes. Each showcase is fully independent. Different types, settings, and logo sets — no conflicts.

= Can I add custom CSS? =

Yes. Each showcase has a unique wrapper class. Add CSS via **Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS** or your theme's CSS field.

= What is the difference between free and Pro? =

Free covers all three layout types, unlimited logo display, category filtering, responsive control, ticker mode, preloader, and full shortcode compatibility. Pro adds hover animations, Coverflow 3D, grayscale and overlay effects, gap controls, full typography control, RTL, background images, branded preloader, and priority developer support.

= Is there a live demo? =

Yes — [demo.logichunt.com/logo-slider-wp](https://demo.logichunt.com/logo-slider-wp/)


== Screenshots ==

1. Carousel type — smooth autoplay slider with navigation arrows and pagination dots
2. Ticker mode — continuously scrolling logo strip, perfect for sponsor and press sections
3. Grid type — responsive static grid, all logos visible, adjustable columns per device
4. Flexbox type — fluid layout, logos wrap naturally without rigid column gaps
5. Coverflow 3D transition (Pro) — depth effect carousel
6. Grid with hover effects (Pro) — box shadow and grayscale-to-colour transition
7. Admin: General tab — display, image, and query settings with category filter
8. Admin: Carousel tab — autoplay, loop, speed, ticker mode, navigation and pagination
9. Admin: Grid tab — grid style, outline colour, and Pro gap controls
10. Admin: Styling tab — hover effects, title and description styling, image border settings
11. Admin: Responsive tab — independent column control across all 4 breakpoints
12. Admin: Section tab — background colour, overlay, width, margin, and background image (Pro)
13. Admin: Tooltip tab — position, animation style, and trigger type
14. Admin: Header tab — section title and subtitle with alignment control
15. Admin: Preloader tab — enable preloader (free), custom icon and colour (Pro)


== Changelog ==

= 5.5 =
* Improvement: Removed front-end logo display limit — all logos now display in the free version.
* Improvement: Preloader is now free for all users.
* Maintenance and compatibility updates.

= 5.3 =
* Added Flexbox showcase type.
* Maintenance and compatibility updates.

= 5.0.0 =
* Security: Fixed stored XSS vulnerability.
* Security: Improved input validation for Shortcode Generator.

= 4.9.0 =
* Security: Fixed stored XSS in multiple colour picker fields.
* Security: Added sanitisation on save and escaping on output for all colour settings.
* Security: Improved Shortcode Generator input validation.
* Compatibility: Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.0.

= 4.8.0 =
* Compatibility check with latest WordPress.

= 4.7.0 =
* Compatibility check with latest WordPress.

= 4.6.0 =
* Security vulnerability resolved.
* Compatibility check with latest WordPress.

= 4.5.0 =
* Fixed cross-site scripting (XSS) issue.
* Compatibility check with latest WordPress.

= 4.1.0 =
* Improved plugin security.
* Compatibility check with latest WordPress.

= 4.0.0 =
* Fixed cross-site scripting (XSS) issue.
* Updated security hardening.
* Compatibility check with latest WordPress.

= 3.9.2 =
* Fixed image border and radius display issue.

= 3.9.0 =
* Code optimisation.
* Updated usage guidelines.

= 3.7.0 =
* Code optimisation.
* Rearranged admin fields.
* Updated demo and styles.

= 3.6.0 =
* Security improvements following security researcher feedback.

= 3.5.1 =
* Added image location options.
* Added content alignment option.

= 3.5.0 =
* Updated styles.
* Added section header.
* Added max height and width controls.
* Fixed navigation hide issue.

= 3.4.0 =
* Added new grid style.

= 3.2.3 =
* Added tooltip min and max width fields.

= 3.2.0 =
* Added item order sorting.
* Grid logo vertical alignment control.

= 3.0.0 =
* Added Shortcode Generator.
* Core system upgraded.
* File structure rearranged.

= 2.5.0 =
* Added ticker mode for Carousel type.
* Added autoplay timeout speed control.

= 2.3.4 =
* Added drag and drop logo order sorting.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial public release.