=== Shopper Rewards ===
Contributors: @maryamnoor00
Author URI:   https://mrymnoor567.github.io/themaryam/
Tags: rewards, woocommerce, surprise, cart progress bar, discount, 
Requires at least: 5.8
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 simple and elegant WooCommerce rewards plugin that adds a dynamic progress bar, discount rewards, and badges on the cart and checkout pages.

== Description ==

**Shopper Rewards** is a lightweight and secure plugin that motivates your customers to add more items to their cart by showing them how close they are to unlocking a *surprise reward* — such as a discount, free shipping, or free products.

This plugin seamlessly integrates with the cart, checkout, and thank-you pages, offering a dynamic experience that boosts conversions and customer engagement.

### ✨ Features
- **Dynamic Progress Bar** – Displays how much more the customer needs to spend to unlock a reward.  
- **Surprise Discount or Free Shipping** – Automatically apply or show a reward once the spending threshold is reached.  
- **Custom Messages & Labels** – Fully customizable messages before and after the unlock.  
- **Thank-You Page Integration** – Show personalized badges or WhatsApp contact buttons after checkout.  
- **Responsive & Lightweight** – 100% responsive design with no unnecessary bloat.  
- **Secure & Compatible** – Built following WordPress and WooCommerce coding standards.

### 🎯 Purpose
The goal of Shopper Rewards is to **increase average order value (AOV)** by motivating users to reach a target threshold in their shopping cart.  
Once a customer adds enough items to meet the target, they instantly unlock a *surprise reward*, creating a fun and rewarding shopping experience.

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== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/shopper-rewards/`
2. Activate the plugin through the *Plugins* menu in WordPress.
3. Go to **WooCommerce → Shopper Rewards Settings** to configure your threshold, reward type, and display options.
4. Set your custom messages, labels, and progress bar styles.

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin work with any theme? =
Yes, Shopper Rewards uses flexible WooCommerce hooks and fallback display methods to ensure compatibility with most WooCommerce-ready themes.

= Can I customize the messages? =
Absolutely. All messages (before unlock, after unlock, labels, etc.) can be customized from the plugin’s **Messages & Labels** settings tab.

= How are rewards applied? =
You can set rewards as free shipping, percentage-based discounts, or custom messages shown at checkout.

= Does it support translation? =
Yes. The plugin is translation-ready and follows WordPress i18n standards. Place your `.po` and `.mo` files in the `/languages/` folder.

= Is it secure for production sites? =
Yes, the plugin follows all WordPress Plugin Security Guidelines — including proper escaping, sanitization, and nonces for safe data handling.

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== Screenshots ==

1. **Settings Page – Messages & Labels Tab**  
   Customize messages shown before and after unlocking rewards.

2. **Cart Page – Progress Bar Display**  
   Shows a visual progress indicator with remaining amount until a surprise reward is unlocked.

3. **Cart Totals – Surprise Discount Applied**  
   Displays a surprise discount line below subtotal and total once threshold is met.

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== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* Initial release
* Added dynamic progress bar on cart page
* Added customizable messages and labels
* Added thank-you WhatsApp badge integration
* Fully compatible with WordPress 6.7 & WooCommerce 9.x
* Security hardened following WordPress coding standards

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== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.1 =
First stable release — adds full WooCommerce reward system with progress bar and WhatsApp integration.

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== Security Notes ==

- All user inputs are sanitized using WordPress functions (`sanitize_text_field`, `esc_html`, `esc_attr`, `wp_kses_post`).
- Nonces are used for form submissions to prevent CSRF attacks.
- Proper escaping and translation functions (`esc_html__`, `esc_attr__`, etc.) are used throughout.
- No external API calls or user data tracking is performed.

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== Credits ==

Developed by **Maryam Kamal**  
A learning project focused on practical WooCommerce plugin development and security best practices.

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