=== Plugin Test Drive ===
Contributors: Omer Greenwald
Donate link: http:/www.webtechwise.com/plugin-test-drive/
Tags: Plugin Testing, Plugin Tester, Plugin Test Drive, test, management, plugin, plugin management, plugins.
Requires at least: 2.8
Tested up to: 3.0.1
Stable tag: 1.0.2

Test any wordpress plugin before actually using it in your website.

== Description ==
Plugin Test Drive lets you take any plugin for a test drive, see if it blends nicely in your site,
configure it properly and only then let your site visitors experience it.

= Plugin's Official Page =

[Plugin Test Drive](http://www.webtechwise.com/plugin-test-drive/)
visit it for more details and support.

= A few notes before using the plugin =
* Plugin Test Drive recognizes the testing user by a tester key - your ip address or user name. This way, the tested plugin will load only for you and be transparent to others.
* For plugins that enable typing a function call directly in your theme files, make sure to include "if_function_exists()".
* When you select a plugin for testing, PTD validates it the same way WordPress validates a plugin when it is activated. If the plugins fails the validation test, PTD will let you know about it and will not test this plugin.


== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= What does this plugin do? =
This plugin allows you to load other plugins conditionally by user name or IP address. The main uses are:
* To see how front end plugins blend in your blog's style and change their css and preferences until they look perfect.
* To test plugin functionality in back end and front end.
= Which version is required to run this plugin? =
This plugin will work on wp 2.8 and above only.
= Which tester key should I choose, by IP or by user name? =
You may pick whichever you like. The difference is that some plugins are intended to work for unregistered visitors only.
In these cases, "by IP" is more suitable. in other cases, "by user name" may be more convenient.
= What happens to the tested plugins once I deactivate PTD? =
Nothing. they simply return to being inactive as before.
= Can I test a plugin while it's active =
No. first deactivate it.
= Why can't I activate/edit/update/delete plugins that are in testing mode =
To ensure smooth transition from and to testing mode, these actions are disabled for tested plugins.
To display them again, simply stop testing the plugin.
= What else should I know before using this plugin? =
For plugins that enable typing a function call directly in your theme files, make sure to include "if_function_exists()":
WRONG - some_plugin_function();
RIGHT - if (function_exists(' some_plugin_function ')) { some_plugin_function(); }

= Where can I get more usage deails and Q&A? =
[here](http://www.webtechwise.com/plugin-test-drive/)

== Installation ==
1. Either copy the plugin folder to your wp-content/plugins/ folder or install it via "Plugins"->"Add New" menu.
2. Activate Plugin Test Drive from the plugins screen.
3. Go to Setting -> Plugin Test Drive to select plugins for testing.
For basic usage and Q&A, visit  [plugin homepage](http://www.webtechwise.com/plugin-test-drive/).

== Screenshots ==

1. Screenshot-1: PTD options page.
2. Screenshot-2: Plugins in testing mode in plugins screen.

== Other Notes ==
Thanks to Ziv Levin for his assistance.


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =

= 1.0.1 =
some changes in readme.txt

= 1.0.2 =
Fix to permission restriction problem