=== Slider Block by SlideVerse – Block Slider, Carousel & Image Slider for WordPress ===
Version: 0.0.8
Author: WPXERO
Author URI: https://wpxero.com/plugins/slideverse/
Contributors: wpxero
Tags: slider, carousel, image slider, swiper slider, wordpress slider
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 0.0.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create stunning responsive sliders, carousels & image sliders with SlideVerse - the best WordPress slider plugin for Gutenberg. Powered by Swiper.js.

== Description ==

**SlideVerse** is the ultimate **WordPress slider plugin** powered by **Swiper.js**, providing a seamless way to create beautiful, responsive sliders and carousels within the Gutenberg editor. Create engaging content sliders, image galleries, product showcases, testimonial carousels, and more - all without writing a single line of code!

Whether you're a blogger, designer, marketer, or business owner, **SlideVerse** helps you build **responsive, touch-enabled sliders** that enhance your website's **visual appeal, user engagement, and conversion rates**.

### **Top Features of SlideVerse Slider Plugin**

- 🚀 **Gutenberg-Optimized Slider** – Easily create professional sliders using a dedicated **SlideVerse Slider Block** inside WordPress's native block editor.
- 🔄 **Infinite Scrolling Carousel** – Build smooth, auto-looping sliders for dynamic content presentation with the Infinite Slider feature.
- 🖼️ **Before-After Image Comparison** – Create interactive before/after image comparisons with a draggable slider interface.
- 📱 **100% Responsive & Mobile-Friendly** – Your sliders will look perfect on all devices, from desktops to smartphones and tablets.
- 👆 **Touch & Swipe Support** – Native touch, swipe, and drag interactions for mobile users.
- 🎨 **Extensive Customization Options** – Control **autoplay, loop mode, pagination, navigation arrows, speed, and transition effects** with ease.
- 🏗 **Multi-Content Support** – Add any **Gutenberg blocks** to your slides: images, text, videos, buttons, and even third-party blocks.
- ⚡ **Lightweight & Fast-Loading** – Optimized for performance to ensure your website stays fast.
- ✨ **Modern Design Options** – Customize spacing, alignment, colors, and typography to match your brand.
- 💯 **SEO-Friendly** – Properly structured for search engines with alt text support for images.

### **Popular Uses for SlideVerse Slider**
✅ **Image Sliders & Photo Galleries**
✅ **Product Carousels for WooCommerce**
✅ **Testimonial Sliders**
✅ **Post Carousels**
✅ **Logo Carousels**
✅ **Banner Sliders**
✅ **Team Member Showcase**
✅ **Portfolio Presentations**

With **SlideVerse**, creating professional, engaging sliders in WordPress has never been easier. Boost your website's visual appeal and user engagement today! 🚀

== Installation ==

1. **Upload and Install**:
   - Upload the `slideverse` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
   - Alternatively, search for **SlideVerse** in the WordPress plugin repository and install it directly through the admin panel.
2. **Activate**:
   - Go to the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress and activate **SlideVerse**.
3. **Start Creating Sliders**:
   - Open the Gutenberg editor, insert the **SlideVerse Slider** block, and begin building your sliders with your preferred content.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is SlideVerse? =
**SlideVerse** is a premium-quality free WordPress slider plugin built with **Swiper.js** that works natively within the Gutenberg editor. It allows you to create responsive, touch-enabled sliders and carousels with any type of content.

= What types of sliders can I create with SlideVerse? =
You can create image sliders, content carousels, product sliders, testimonial showcases, post carousels, logo sliders, and much more. SlideVerse is incredibly versatile!

= What is the Infinite Slider Block? =
The Infinite Slider Block creates sliders with continuous, seamless scrolling animation, perfect for creating engaging and dynamic content presentations like logo carousels or marquee sliders.

= What is the Before-After Slider? =
The Before-After Slider allows you to compare two images with an interactive sliding divider, ideal for showcasing transformations, product comparisons, or editing results.

= Can I use other blocks inside SlideVerse sliders? =
Yes! **SlideVerse** supports all core and third-party Gutenberg blocks, letting you integrate images, text, videos, or custom blocks into your sliders.

= Does SlideVerse support mobile devices? =
Absolutely. All SlideVerse sliders are fully responsive and mobile-optimized with touch/swipe support for an excellent user experience on smartphones and tablets.

= How customizable are the sliders? =
Very! You can control slide transitions, autoplay settings, navigation arrows, pagination, speed, loop settings, spacing, and much more—all through an intuitive interface.

= Does SlideVerse impact website performance? =
No, SlideVerse is designed to be lightweight and performance-optimized. It loads resources only when needed and uses modern code practices to ensure fast loading times.

= Is SlideVerse compatible with popular WordPress themes? =
Yes, SlideVerse works perfectly with any properly coded WordPress theme, including popular options like Astra, GeneratePress, Kadence, Divi, and Elementor themes.

= Can I use SlideVerse on multiple websites? =
Yes, you can use SlideVerse on as many websites as you want - there are no license restrictions.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Creating a Slider**: The intuitive SlideVerse Slider block interface in Gutenberg.
2. **Infinite Slider Block**: Dynamic, seamless scrolling carousels for content presentations.
3. **Before-After Image Comparison**: Interactive image comparison with a draggable divider.
4. **Responsive Design**: Sliders adapt perfectly across all devices, from desktop to mobile.
5. **Customization Options**: Extensive settings for autoplay, navigation, pagination, and transitions.
6. **Content Flexibility**: Various content types (images, text, videos) within a single slider.
7. **Multiple Slider Types**: Different slider layouts and styles for various purposes.
8. **Performance**: Lightweight and optimized for fast loading speeds.

== Changelog ==

   = 0.0.8 – May 06, 2026 =
   * Improvement: Tested against WordPress 7.0.
   * Stability: Avoid duplicate per-request inline block styles when both enqueue_block_assets and wp_enqueue_scripts run on the frontend.
   * Stability: Safer loading of bundled editor scripts when asset metadata is missing.
   * Stability: Harden editor body class detection and Full Site Editing template parsing.

   = 0.0.7 – January 08, 2026 =
   * Improvement: WordPress 6.9 compatibility added.

   = 0.0.6 – November 11, 2025 =
   * Fix: Before After Slider block editor issue for Upload Image.

= 0.0.5 – May 21, 2025 =
* Fix: Resolved autoplay issues that were causing inconsistent behavior across different devices.
* Fix: Addressed compatibility issues with WordPress 6.8.1 and popular themes.
* Enhancement: Optimized slider performance and reduced resource usage for faster loading times.

= 0.0.4 – February 17, 2025 =
* Enhancement: General performance enhancements and code optimizations for a smoother user experience.

= 0.0.3 – February 01, 2025 =
* New Feature: Introduced the Before After Slider block, allowing users to compare two images interactively with a draggable handle.
* Enhancement: Improved performance and optimized loading times for slider blocks.
* Fix: Resolved minor styling issues in the Infinite Slider block.

= 0.0.2 – January 27, 2025 =
* New Feature: Added the Infinite Slider block for creating dynamic, seamless scrolling sliders.
* Improved performance and stability for all slider types.
* Minor bug fixes and code optimizations.

= 0.0.1 – January 01, 2025 =
* Initial Release: First official release of SlideVerse.
* Introduced Swiper.js-powered slider functionality.
* Added the SlideVerse Slider block for Gutenberg.
* Enabled support for touch and swipe gestures.
* Included customization options for autoplay, navigation, and pagination.

== Credits ==

- **Swiper.js**: Built on the advanced Swiper.js library. Learn more at [Swiper.js](https://swiperjs.com/).

== Support ==

For questions, issues, or feedback, please visit the [GitHub Repository](https://wpxero.com/) or create a support ticket in the WordPress plugin directory.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 0.0.8 =
* Compatibility with WordPress 7.0 and stability fixes for enqueue and frontend styles.

= 0.0.5 =
* Fix: Resolved autoplay issues that were causing inconsistent behavior across different devices.
* Fix: Addressed compatibility issues with WordPress 6.8.1 and popular themes.
* Enhancement: Optimized slider performance and reduced resource usage for faster loading times.