=== External Link Icon for Gutenberg ===
Tags:              link, icon, dashicons, font awesome, gutenberg block
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to:      6.9
Requires PHP:      7.4
Stable tag:        1.0.2
License:           GPLv2 or later
License URI:       https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A Gutenberg block for creating a link with a Dashicon or Font Awesome icon. Per-block, not global.

== Description ==

**External Link Icon for Gutenberg** adds a new Gutenberg block called **Link with Icon**.

Each block contains its own link URL, link text, icon choice, and display options — all configured in one place. There are no global settings that affect your whole site.

**How to use:**

1. In the block editor, click the **+** button to add a block
2. Search for **"Link with Icon"**
3. Insert the block
4. Enter your URL in the on-canvas URL field and click **Add Link**
5. Open the block **sidebar** (right panel) to:
   - Set link text
   - Toggle new tab / nofollow
   - Pick an icon from the **Dashicons** or **SVG Icons** tab
   - Set icon position (before or after text)
6. The live preview updates as you make changes

**Icon sets:**

* **Dashicons** — WordPress built-in icon font (32 icons, no extra network request)
* **SVG Icons** — 32 bundled stroke-based SVG icons, rendered inline (no CDN, no webfont)

**Principles:**

* No global icon settings — each block is fully independent
* Image links are not affected (this is a dedicated block, not a link filter)
* Server-side PHP rendering — compatible with all caching plugins
* No jQuery required

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate from the Plugins menu
3. In the block editor, search for "Link with Icon" in the block inserter

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Where do I find this block? =

Click the **+** (block inserter) in the editor and search for "Link with Icon". It's in the Text category.

= Can I put multiple Link with Icon blocks on the same page? =

Yes — each block is fully independent.

= Does it work with page caching? =

Yes. The block is rendered server-side via a PHP callback, so cached pages always include the correct icon.

= How do I remove the icon? =

Open the sidebar, scroll to the icon picker, and click **✕ Remove icon** at the bottom of the picker.

= Can I style the link with theme styles? =

Yes. The block supports WordPress block color, typography, and spacing controls. Your theme's link styles also apply normally.



= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Dedicated Gutenberg block with on-canvas URL entry
* Sidebar icon picker with Dashicons and SVG icon tabs (32 icons each)
* Icon position control (before / after)
* New tab and nofollow toggles
* Live preview in the editor canvas
* Server-side PHP render (cache-safe)

= 1.0.1 =
* Rename Plugin name
* Solved contributor name 

= 1.0.2 =
* Name Update