=== Tugna Default Category Image ===
Contributors: Fatahatimisi
Donate link: https://ko-fi.com/fatahatimisi
Tags: category, default image, featured image, category management
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Allows you to set a default image for each category, which will be used as the featured image for posts without a featured image.

== Description ==

**Tugna Default Category Image** is a lightweight plugin that makes it easy to assign a default image to categories in WordPress. If a post within a category does not have a featured image, the category's default image will be used instead. This ensures a consistent look across your site and reduces the hassle of missing thumbnails.

### Key Features
* Assign a default image to any category.
* Automatically applies the default image if a post doesn't have a featured image.
* Easy-to-use interface: Manage default images directly on the category edit screen.
* Works seamlessly with WordPress themes and featured image functionality.
* Admin page for plugin instructions and support links.

### Use Cases
- Perfect for blogs and news sites where every post requires a thumbnail.
- Helps maintain visual consistency on category archive pages and widgets.

== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin zip file.
2. Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to "Plugins > Add New" and click on "Upload Plugin."
3. Upload the zip file and click "Install Now."
4. Activate the plugin.
5. Navigate to "Tools > Tugna Default Image" for setup instructions.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I set a default image for a category? =
Go to "Posts > Categories," edit a category, and enter the URL of the image you want to set as the default.

= What happens if a post belongs to multiple categories with default images? =
The default image from the first category (based on WordPress's category order) will be used.

= Can I use images from the WordPress Media Library as default images? =
Yes! Simply copy the URL of an image in your Media Library and paste it into the default image field.

= Does this plugin work with all themes? =
The plugin is designed to work with any theme that uses WordPress's built-in featured image functionality.

= Is the plugin compatible with multisite? =
Yes, it works on WordPress multisite installations.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* Initial release of the plugin.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0 =
First release. Install the plugin to manage default images for your categories easily.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0-or-later license. For more information, please visit https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.