=== StatusDot ===
Contributors: designplug, freemius
Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DesignPlugNL
Tags: opening-hours, business-hours, open-closed, countdown, status-indicator
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 2.1.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Real-time opening hours with a clean status dot, optional text, and countdown timers.

== Description ==
StatusDot helps you show whether you're **Open**, **Busy**, **Closed**, or temporarily **Idle** — using a simple dot indicator that updates automatically.

Configure a weekly schedule (supports **HH:MM**), optionally enable **Busy mode**, or override everything with **Force Closed** or **Open 24/7**. You can also start an **Idle override** ("Back in...") timer when you're away.

StatusDot can show status text + a live countdown, for example:
**Open now — Closes in 04:52:14**

Updates are handled via lightweight AJAX polling, so visitors see changes without a full page refresh.

Place it anywhere using the shortcode. Multiple instances per page are supported.

== Features ==
* Weekly opening hours (HH:MM, including minutes)
* Status modes:
  * Use Opening Hours (Weekly Schedule)
  * Force Closed
  * Open 24/7
* Manual Busy mode (orange status)
* Idle override ("Back in...") with start/stop and countdown
* Display options:
  * Toggle status text (Open/Busy/Closed)
  * Toggle countdown label + time per state (Closes in / Opens in / Back in)
  * Separator selection (-, —, |, •)
* Live countdown to the next opening/closing moment
* AJAX-based live updates (configurable refresh interval)
* Unlimited shortcodes per page
* Works with major page builders (Gutenberg, Elementor, etc.)
* Lightweight and dependency-free

== Shortcode ==
Basic usage:
[statusdot]

Optional attributes:
[statusdot id="header" refresh="30"]

* `id` – Optional unique identifier (useful for targeting with custom CSS). Default: header
* `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 and display options
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. Use **Force Closed**, **Open 24/7**, **Busy mode**, or the **Idle override** timer.

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

= Does it affect performance? =
StatusDot is lightweight and only makes a small AJAX request at the interval you set.

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

== Screenshots ==
1. Frontend open / busy / closed status with countdown
2. Settings page (schedule + display options)

== Changelog ==
= 2.1.0 =
* New: Display options (status text + countdown label/time toggles)
* New: Separator selection (-, —, |, •)
* New: Idle override (Back in...) with start/stop
* Improved: Weekly schedule supports HH:MM (minutes)
* Improved: Instant refresh after saving settings
* UI polish and WordPress.org compliance fixes

= 2.0.1 =
* Add basic status text and countdown to the free version
* Improve shortcode copy/paste formatting
* Minor readme improvements

= 2.0.0 =
* Licensing integration (optional upgrade)
* Code quality improvements
* WordPress.org compatibility fixes
* Performance improvements

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 2.1.0 =
Adds Display Options, Separator selection, and an Idle override — plus HH:MM schedule support and instant refresh after saving settings.

= 2.0.1 =
Adds basic status text and countdown display to the free version.