=== PalmsTrack – WordPress Costs & Subscriptions Tracker ===
Contributors: palmstrack
Tags: wordpress costs, cost tracker, subscription management, expense management
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 1.5
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Track, organize and optimize your WordPress site's costs, subscription renewal dates, and grow your site's bottom line.


== Description ==
Visualize your WordPress site costs, keep track of plugin and SaaS subscription renewals, and optimize your site's costs to improve its profitability. Learn more about [palmstrack.com](https://www.palmstrack.com).

== Links ==
Documentation: https://palmstrack.com/docs | Contact: https://palmstrack.com/contact


== Installation ==
= From the WordPress Plugin Repository =
1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to **Plugins > Add New**.
3. Search for "PalmsTrack Subscription Tracker".
4. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**.

= Manual Installation =
1. Download the latest release as a .zip file.
2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**.
3. Upload the .zip file, click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.

== Why PalmsTrack? ==
WordPress plugin expenses can accumulate quickly. PalmsTrack helps you:
– Visualize detailed expense breakdowns.
– Know when your subscriptions and free trials are due.
– Optimize costs to improve your site's profitability.
– Make better financial decisions with clear, actionable insights.

== Features ==
– **Plugin Tracking:** Automatically sync and monitor your installed plugins.
– **3rd Party Subscriptions:** Include hosting, domain, and other services alongside plugins.
– **Renewal Alerts:** Receive timely notifications for upcoming subscription renewals.
– **CSV Export:** Backup and analyze your subscription data with CSV exports.
– **Free Trials Tracking:** Keep tabs on free trial periods and their expiration dates.
– **Insights Dashboard:** View projected monthly and annual costs along with a cost breakdown by category.


== More Features ==
– **Scheduled Email Digests:** Get regular email summaries of upcoming renewals.
– **License Key Manager:** Store and manage your plugin license keys.
– **Cost Analysis:** Generate detailed reports to optimize your spending.
– **Insights API:** Compare your expenses with similar WordPress sites for smarter budgeting.
– **Calendars Integration:** Sync with Google Calendar to schedule reminders for renewals and trial expirations.
– **Data Privacy:** All data stays on your site—no external servers or third‑party access without your consent.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I add a new subscription? =
Installed plugins are automatically added and can be refreshed by clicking the **Sync Plugins** button in the **My Subscriptions** dashboard.

= How do I export my data? =
Go to **My Subscriptions** and click **Export**.

== Changelog ==
= 1.5 =
* Introduced free trials tracking and an enhanced insights dashboard for projected monthly and annual cost breakdowns.
* Various UI improvements and performance enhancements.

= 1.4 =
* Added stable tag 1.4 and introduced a settings page with UI improvements.
* Expanded functionality for managing plugin subscriptions and recurring expenses.

= 1.3 =
* Added support for 3rd party subscriptions, including hosting and domain services.

= 1.2 =
* Initial stable release featuring plugin subscription tracking, renewal alerts, and CSV export.

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.5 =
This update adds Calendars integration, free trials tracking, and an enhanced insights dashboard to help you better manage and optimize your site's expenses.
= 1.4 =
This update introduced a settings page with UI improvements. Please update to benefit from the enhanced user experience.
= 1.3 =
This update expanded tracking capabilities to include 3rd party subscriptions.
= 1.2 =
This is the first stable release of PalmsTrack. No upgrade is necessary at this time.