=== Menu Item Custom Attributes ===
Contributors: ponsiva
Tags: menu, custom attributes, css class, id, navigation
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Easily add custom ID, Class, and Data attributes to WordPress menu items directly from the admin panel — no coding required.

== Description ==

**Menu Item Custom Attributes** allows you to add HTML attributes such as `id`, `class`, and `data-*` directly to WordPress menu items from the admin interface.

This plugin is perfect for developers and designers who want fine-grained control over menu elements for **styling, tracking, or custom scripting** — all without editing theme code.

**Key Features**
- Add unique HTML `ID`, CSS `Class`, or custom `Data` attributes to individual menu items  
- Works directly within the native **Appearance → Menus** screen  
- Compatible with **all themes and page builders** (Elementor, Astra, Divi, etc.)  
- Lightweight and performance-optimized  
- Safe and secure with sanitization and nonce checks  

Use it to apply special styles, attach JavaScript actions, or integrate with analytics tools like Google Tag Manager.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/menu-item-custom-attributes/` directory, or install it via **Plugins → Add New** in WordPress.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu.
3. Go to **Appearance → Menus**.
4. Edit any menu item — you’ll see new fields to add **Custom ID**, **Custom Class**, and **Custom Data Attributes**.

== Screenshots ==

1. Menu editor showing new fields for ID, Class, and Data attributes.  
2. Example front-end output with custom attributes applied.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I add multiple CSS classes? =
Yes, you can add multiple classes separated by spaces, just like HTML.

= Can I use this for tracking attributes (like data-gtm)? =
Yes! Enter any valid `data-*` attribute such as `data-gtm="click"` or `data-event="cta"`.

= Will it work with page builders like Elementor or Astra? =
Absolutely. It’s designed to be theme-agnostic and builder-compatible.

= Does it affect SEO or page speed? =
No. It only modifies HTML attributes for menu items — no scripts or extra resources are added.

= Can I safely uninstall it? =
Yes. When uninstalled, it removes all associated custom meta keys from your database.

== Changelog ==

= 1.2 =
* Improved sanitization and validation for menu item fields.
* Enhanced compatibility with WordPress 6.8.
* Optimized uninstall script following coding standards.

= 1.1 =
* Added nonce verification and sanitization for plugin check compliance.
* Added uninstall cleanup using delete_post_meta_by_key().
* Improved data attribute parsing and safety.
* Updated code to meet WordPress coding standards.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release — added custom ID, class, and data attribute fields to menu items.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1 =
Security, performance, and compliance improvements. Update recommended for best compatibility.

= 1.2 =
* Added sanitization improvements and updated uninstall process.
* Enhanced compatibility with WordPress 6.8.

== Support ==

For feature requests, issues, or feedback, please visit the **[Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/menu-item-custom-attributes/)**.

== License ==

This plugin is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

== Credits ==

Developed and maintained by **Ponsiva Pandian**  
Website: [www.iamponsiva.rf.gd](www.iamponsiva.rf.gd)