# Small Tools

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A lightweight multipurpose plugin that provides essential tools for WordPress and WooCommerce users, eliminating the need for multiple plugins.

## Description

Small Tools is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that combines multiple essential features into one lightweight package. Unlike other plugins, Small Tools stores settings in a file instead of the database, ensuring zero database queries on load for better performance.

## Key Features

### Performance Optimization

* **Image Handling**
  * Remove image size threshold
  * Control WordPress image scaling
  * Disable default lazy loading
* **Script Optimization**
  * Remove emoji scripts
  * Remove jQuery Migrate
  * Conditional asset loading
* **Heartbeat Control**
  * Disable Heartbeat API completely
  * Disable Heartbeat on frontend only
  * Customize Heartbeat interval (5-300 seconds)
  * Reduce server load and improve performance

### Updates Control

* **Granular Update Management**
  * Selectively disable WordPress core updates
  * Disable plugin updates
  * Disable theme updates
  * Disable translation updates
  * Disable update notification emails
  * Hide WordPress update page

### Frontend Enhancements

* **Text Selection Styling**
  * Custom background color for selected text
  * Custom text color for selected text

### Back to Top Button

* **Customizable Appearance**
  * Adjustable button size (20-100px)
  * Custom background color with opacity
  * Custom icon upload support
  * Default arrow icon fallback
* **Position Control**
  * Left or right placement
  * Fixed position at bottom
  * Smooth scrolling animation
* **Responsive Design**
  * Mobile-friendly
  * Adaptive sizing
  * Touch-compatible

### Admin Interface

* **Dark Mode**
  * Complete admin panel dark theme
  * Eye-friendly color scheme
  * Automatic theme switching
* **Custom Branding**
  * Customizable admin footer text
  * Support for HTML in footer
  * Brand-specific messaging
* **Media Management**
  * Media replacement feature
  * SVG support
  * AVIF support

### Content Management

* **Gutenberg Control**
  * Disable per post type
  * Global enable/disable
  * Custom post type support
* **Content Duplication**
  * One-click post/page duplication
  * Copy all metadata
  * Copy taxonomies

### Security Features

* **Access Control**
  * Force strong passwords
  * Disable XML-RPC
  * Hide WordPress version
* **Content Protection**
  * Disable right-click functionality
  * Prevent unauthorized copying
  * Custom protection messages
* **Login Security**
  * Custom login logo
  * Login/logout redirects
  * Role-based redirects
  * Prevent Content copying

### WooCommerce Integration

* **Performance**
  * Customizable variation threshold
  * AJAX optimization
  * Enhanced loading times

### Settings Management

* **Import/Export**
  * JSON-based settings export
  * Settings backup support
  * Easy site migration
* **File Management**
  * Automatic settings file generation
  * Performance-optimized loading
  * Secure file storage

### User Management

* **Enhanced User Columns**
  * Registration date display
  * Last login tracking
  * Role-based features

## Zero Database Queries

Unlike other plugins that constantly query the database for settings, Small Tools stores all settings in a PHP file located at `/uploads/small-tools/small-settings.php`. This means:

* Zero database queries on load
* Faster page load times
* Reduced server load
* Better scalability

## WooCommerce Compatible

Enhance your WooCommerce store with optimized variation handling and improved performance, all without additional database queries.

## Installation

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/small-tools/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Configure the plugin via 'Small Tools' menu in admin panel

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Is this plugin compatible with my theme?**

Yes, Small Tools is designed to work with any WordPress theme. It uses standard WordPress hooks and follows best practices for compatibility.

**Will this slow down my site?**

No, the plugin is optimized for performance and actually improves site speed by:
* Storing settings in a file instead of database
* Loading assets only when needed
* Optimizing script and style loading

## Screenshots

1. General Settings Panel
2. Back to Top Button Customization
3. Security Settings
4. WooCommerce Integration
5. Export/Import Settings
6. Settings Generation Page
7. Gutenberg Control
8. Media Management

## Changelog

### 2.2.1
* Bug Fixed: Notice Being shown inside admin heading Solved
* Added: Language Updated

### 2.2.0
* Added: Granular WordPress Updates Control - selectively disable different types of updates
* Added: New Updates tab in the settings page
* Improved: Settings organization and user interface
* Added: Prevent Content copying

### 2.1.0
* Added: Custom Colors for background and text on selecting text on frontend

### 2.0.0
* Added: Gutenberg editor control per post type
* Added: Media replacement functionality
* Added: SVG and AVIF file support
* Added: Content duplication feature
* Added: Role-based login/logout redirects
* Added: User registration date and last login columns
* Added: Custom login logo upload
* Added: Enhanced dark mode support
* Added: Nested settings UI with smooth animations
* Added: Performance improvements in settings management
* Added: Better form validation and error handling
* Added: Expanded WooCommerce compatibility
* Added: New security features and options
* Fixed: Various UI/UX improvements
* Fixed: Better handling of file-based settings
* Fixed: Enhanced error reporting
* Updated: Improved documentation
* Updated: Code optimization and cleanup

### 1.0.0
* Initial release

## Requirements

* WordPress 6.0 or higher
* PHP 7.4 or higher
* MySQL 5.6 or higher
* WooCommerce 6.0+ (for WooCommerce features)

## Support

For support, bug reports, or feature requests:
* Create an issue on GitHub
* Visit our [support forum](https://smilingsyntax.com/support)
* Email: support@smilingsyntax.com

## License

This project is licensed under the GPL v2 or later - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## Credits

Developed by [smilingsyntax](https://smilingsyntax.com)