=== StatusDot ===
Contributors: designplug, freemius
Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DesignPlugNL
Tags: opening-hours, business-hours, status-indicator, open-closed, countdown
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 2.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Smart real-time opening hours with visual open, busy, and closed status indicators.

== Description ==

StatusDot lets you manage and display business opening hours with a clear, real-time visual status indicator.

Define weekly opening hours, enable a temporary “Busy” mode, or override everything with Force Closed or Open 24/7 modes.  
The plugin automatically calculates the current status and displays it as a small animated dot (green, orange, or red).

The status can be displayed anywhere using a shortcode and updates automatically via AJAX — no page reload required.

== Features ==

* Weekly opening hours
* Visual status indicator:
  * Green = Open
  * Orange = Busy
  * Red = Closed
* Force Closed mode
* Open 24/7 mode
* AJAX-based live updates
* Unlimited shortcodes per page
* Works with major page builders
* Lightweight and dependency-free

== Shortcode ==

Basic usage:

[statusdot]

Optional attributes:

[statusdot id="header" refresh="30"]

* `id` – Optional unique identifier (auto-generated if omitted)
* `refresh` – Refresh interval in seconds (default: 30)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `statusdot` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin via **Plugins → Installed Plugins**
3. Go to **Settings → StatusDot**
4. Configure your opening hours
5. Add the shortcode anywhere on your site

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use the shortcode multiple times on one page? =
Yes. You can use the shortcode unlimited times. Each instance updates independently.

= Can I override the schedule? =
Yes. You can temporarily override the weekly schedule using Force Closed or Open 24/7 modes.

= Does it work with page builders? =
Yes. StatusDot works with Gutenberg, Elementor, and other builders.

= Does it affect performance? =
No. The plugin is lightweight and only makes a small AJAX request at configurable intervals.

= Are additional features available? =
An optional extended version of the plugin includes advanced scheduling features.

== Screenshots ==

1. Frontend status indicator (open, busy, closed)
2. Opening hours settings page

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.0 =
* Freemius integration
* Code quality improvements
* WordPress.org compatibility fixes
* Performance improvements

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.0 =
Improved compatibility and internal enhancements.