=== Skimlinks Affiliate Marketing Tool ===
Contributors: skimlinks
Tags: skimlinks, affiliate, marketing, links, monetization
Requires at least: 2.7.1
Tested up to: 4.9
Stable tag: 1.3.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Short Description ==

This plugin is deprecated and no longer supported. Please follow the official Skimlinks WordPress integration guide instead.


== IMPORTANT NOTICE ==

⚠️ **This plugin is no longer supported or maintained.**

Skimlinks no longer recommends using this WordPress plugin. It will not receive updates, security fixes, or compatibility support for newer versions of WordPress or PHP.

**Do not install this plugin on new WordPress sites.**

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## Recommended Integration Method

To integrate Skimlinks with WordPress, please follow the **official Skimlinks guide**:

👉 (https://support.skimlinks.com/hc/en-us/articles/223836108-Installing-Skimlinks-on-a-WordPress-site)[https://support.skimlinks.com/hc/en-us/articles/223836108-Installing-Skimlinks-on-a-WordPress-site]

This guide explains how to correctly add Skimlinks to your WordPress site using the supported JavaScript-based integration.

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== Description ==

Skimlinks is a content-to-commerce platform that helps publishers monetize outbound links to merchants.

This WordPress plugin was previously provided as a convenience integration. However, it has now been **deprecated** in favour of a simpler, more reliable, and fully supported integration method.

**This plugin remains available for legacy sites only.**

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== Installation ==

❌ **New installations are not recommended.**

If you are currently using this plugin:
- We recommend migrating to the supported integration method as soon as possible.
- Follow the official guide linked above to remove the plugin and install Skimlinks correctly.

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Q. Is this plugin still supported? =

No. This plugin is deprecated and no longer supported or maintained.

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= Q. Should I install this plugin on a new WordPress site? =

No. New installations should follow the official Skimlinks WordPress integration guide instead.

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= Q. Where can I find the supported integration instructions? =

You can find the up-to-date guide here:  
https://support.skimlinks.com/hc/en-us/articles/223836108-Installing-Skimlinks-on-a-WordPress-site

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== Changelog ==

= 1.3.1 =
* Mark plugin as deprecated
* Documentation update to direct users to supported integration method

= 1.3 =
* updated branding and graphics
* new disclosure/referral button widget
* made all plugin copy translatable
* updated admin form descriptions
* fixed subdomain validation bug

= 1.2.5 =
* bug fixes and improvements

= 1.2.4 =
* fixes url to skimlinks js library to be protocol-agnostic

= 1.2.3 =
* fixes bug with incorrectly encoded urls in rss feed
* updated to support feeds with encoded content

= 1.2.2 =
* remove reference to skimkit product

= 1.2.1 =
* updated description to include SkimWords

= 1.2 =
* updated for Skimwords Support
* updated to use Skimlinks latest JavaScript
* updated for bug custom sub-domain check

= 1.1.1 =
* improved error messaging for incompatible themes
* improved registration information

= 1.1 =
* Updated to add options for referral badge
* Updated to add options for custom sub-domain

= 1.0 =
* Initial version of Skimlinks Plugin