=== Shortcode Search | WordPress Search Bar Shortcode Plugin ===
Contributors: kulwantagarwal
Tags: search shortcode, wp search shortcode, wordpress search bar, shortcode search wordpress, shortcode finder
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 1.1
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt
Text Domain: shortcode-search

Shortcode Search is a simple plugin that lets users add a search bar anywhere on their WordPress website using the shortcode [search]. 

== Description ==

Shortcode Search is a simple plugin that lets users add a search bar anywhere on their WordPress website using the shortcode [search].

With this plugin, you can easily insert a search form with customizable placeholder text and button label. The plugin automatically renders a user-friendly search form where users can type in their search queries.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `shortcode-search` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Use the shortcode [search] in any post, page, or widget area to display the search form.

== Usage ==

To display the search form, simply use the `[search]` shortcode. You can also customize the placeholder text and button label by passing attributes.

Example:
```[search placeholder="Search for something..." button_text="Go"]```

This will display the search form with "Search for something..." as the placeholder text and "Go" as the button text.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1 | Feb 13, 2025 =
* FIxes minor issues with shortcode.

= 1.0 | Feb 13, 2025 =
* Initial release.
* Added [search] shortcode to display a search bar anywhere on the site.
* Customizable placeholder and button text.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I use the plugin? =

Simply add the shortcode `[search]` wherever you want the search bar to appear. You can also customize the placeholder text and button label using the attributes `placeholder` and `button_text`.

= Can I style the search form? =

Yes! The plugin includes basic styles, but you can easily customize the appearance by modifying the CSS or overriding it in your theme's custom styles.

== Credits ==

* Developed by kulwantagarwal.
* WordPress core for plugin framework.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0+ license.