=== SnapBar ===
Contributors: mapperkids1
Tags: notification bar, announcement bar, alert bar, top bar, notification
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight notification bar for WordPress. 12 settings. Zero bloat.

== Description ==

SnapBar adds a simple, customizable notification bar to the top of your WordPress site. Perfect for announcements, promotions, or important messages.

**Why SnapBar?**

Most notification bar plugins have 40+ settings, upsell nags, and features you'll never use. SnapBar gives you exactly what you need:

* Rich text message with bold, italic, and links
* Customizable bar and text colors
* Close button with "don't show again" cookie
* Auto-close timer
* URL targeting (show on specific pages or exclude pages)
* Mobile visibility toggle
* Date scheduling (start/end dates)
* Admin preview mode — see the bar before enabling it
* No jQuery on the front end — pure vanilla JS
* Single-file plugin — lightweight and fast

**12 settings. 3 tabs. That's it.**

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `snapbar` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
3. Go to Settings > SnapBar
4. Write your message, pick your colors, enable the bar

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I preview the bar without enabling it? =

Click the "Preview Bar" button on the settings page. It opens your site with the bar visible only to you.

= Can I show the bar only on certain pages? =

Yes. Under Targeting & Behavior, choose "Only matching URLs" and enter URL patterns (one per line). For example, entering "shop" will match /shop, /shop/products, etc.

= Does this plugin use jQuery? =

Not on the front end. The admin settings page uses jQuery (which WordPress already loads in admin), but the visitor-facing bar is pure vanilla JavaScript.

= Can I add links in the message? =

Yes. The message editor supports bold, italic, links, and basic HTML — the same editor you use for WordPress posts.

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings page — Content tab
2. Settings page — Appearance tab
3. Settings page — Targeting & Behavior tab
4. Notification bar on the front end

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release