=== LoopGrid Extender for Elementor ===

Contributors: coolplugins, narinder-singh, satinder-singh  
Tags: taxonomy filter, post filter, loop grid,dropdown filter,elementor
Requires at least: 6.5  
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4  
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

Add LoopGrid Extender to Elementor Loop Grid using dropdowns with post counts. Unlock checkboxes, multilingual filters & advanced options in Pro.

== Description ==

**LoopGrid Extender for Elementor** adds powerful, missing filter features to your Elementor Loop Grid. The free version includes dropdown-style filters, post/product counts, and exclusion of terms. Upgrade to Pro for multilingual support, checkboxes, radio buttons, and context-aware filtering.

> Smarter filtering. Better experience. Power up your Elementor Loop Grid with LoopGrid Extender for Elementor!

Perfect for WooCommerce, blogs, event listings, directories, and any site using custom post types — this widget helps users quickly find what they need using a smooth, flexible filter interface.

**[View Demo]()**

### ✅ FREE FEATURES:
* **Dropdown Display for Filters** – Display taxonomy filters using a clean, compact dropdown.
* **Post/Product Count Display** – Show the number of posts or products beside each taxonomy term.
* **Exclude Specific Taxonomies or Terms** – Easily hide specific terms like “Uncategorized” or custom taxonomies.
* **Custom Post Type & ACF Taxonomy Support** – Works seamlessly with CPTs and ACF fields.

### 🌟 PRO FEATURES:
* **Checkboxes & Radio Buttons UI** – Use checkbox or radio UI instead of dropdowns.
* **Multilingual Support** – Compatible with Polylang, WPML and others to filter based on current language.
* **Context-Aware Filtering** – Automatically show relevant taxonomies based on the current query or loop context.
* **Multi-Taxonomy Filter** – Display multiple taxonomy types (e.g., Categories + Tags) together.

### 👨‍💻 USE CASES:
* WooCommerce product filters (Color, Size, Brand)
* Blog filtering by categories or tags
* Event listing or directory filtering with custom post types
* Language-based taxonomy filters for multilingual websites

### 🧰 TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS:
* Built using Elementor's native widget framework
* Optimized for speed and clean HTML output
* Mobile responsive and user-friendly
* No coding required – beginner friendly UI

### 🚀 GETTING STARTED
Install and activate the plugin. Then, inside Elementor editor, search for **"LoopGrid Extender"** widget and drag it into your page.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install it directly from the WordPress plugin directory.
2. Activate the plugin via the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
3. Edit a page with Elementor and drag the **LoopGrid Extender** widget into your layout.
4. Configure settings in the Elementor panel and publish your page.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin work with custom post types and ACF taxonomies? =  
Yes, it supports both native and ACF-generated taxonomies.

= Can I use this plugin with WooCommerce? =  
Yes, it's perfect for creating product filters by category, brand, color, etc.

= How do I show post/product counts in the filter? =  
Just enable the count option in the widget settings — available in the free version.

= Is it compatible with multilingual plugins like Polylang or WPML? =  
Yes, multilingual support is available in the Pro version.

= Can I display multiple taxonomy filters together? =  
Yes, with the Pro version, you can add multiple taxonomies (e.g., categories + tags) in a single filter block.

== Screenshots ==

1. Filter displayed as a dropdown.
2. Filter displayed using checkboxes (Pro).
3. Example of taxonomy term count.
4. Filter with context-aware options (Pro).
5. Elementor widget settings.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release – includes dropdown filters, post/product counts, taxonomy exclusion, and basic CPT/ACF support.

== Upgrade Notice ==

Unlock premium features like checkboxes, multilingual filtering, multiple taxonomy filters, and context-aware logic.  
👉 [Upgrade to Pro](https://www.coolplugins.net/) and enhance your Elementor filter experience!