=== Update Press - Keep your users informed about changes and updates === Contributors: @7thskysoftware, mishalfatima684 Donate link: https://7thskysoftware.com/ Tags: updates, news, changelog, notification, WordPress updates Requires at least: 5.6 Tested up to: 6.8 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.0.3 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Easily share information, News, and updates with your users through an interactive floating widget on the front end. == Description == **Update Press** is a lightweight yet powerful WordPress plugin designed to help website owners effortlessly display and manage update notifications. Featuring a floating widget and a responsive sidebar drawer, it dynamically fetches and showcases the latest updates in real time. This makes it an ideal solution for businesses—especially those offering software, SaaS, or digital products—who want to keep users informed without requiring them to scroll or search. The floating widget, which can be enabled directly from the website dashboard, includes a notification badge that highlights updates from the past seven days. When users click the badge, a sidebar drawer opens to reveal a list of recent updates. Clicking on any item allows users to read the full update instantly, ensuring important information is always just a tap away. https://youtu.be/vy69hJc8xEQ == Features == - Floating widget for quick access to updates - A sidebar drawer to display updated details - Category filtering for better navigation - Fetches updates dynamically from a custom API endpoint - Mobile-friendly and responsive design == Installation == ### **1. Automatic Installation (Recommended)** This is the easiest way to install the plugin: 1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard. 2. Navigate to **Plugins > Add New**. 3. Search for **UpdatePress** in the search bar. 4. Click **Install Now** next to the plugin. 5. Once installed, click **Activate**. ### **2. Manual Installation via Admin Panel** 1. Download the plugin ZIP file from the WordPress Plugin Repository or another trusted source. 2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to **Plugins > Add New** and click **Upload Plugin**. 3. Choose the downloaded ZIP file and click **Install Now**. 4. After installation, click **Activate Plugin**. ### **3. Manual Installation via FTP** 1. Download and unzip the plugin package. 2. Upload the unzipped `updatepress` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory using an FTP client. 3. Log in to your WordPress admin area and navigate to **Plugins**. 4. Locate **Update Press** in the list and click **Activate**. ### **After Activation** * Go to the **UpdatePress** settings menu in the WordPress dashboard. * Configure widget options, display settings, update behavior, and other features to suit your site. == Frequently Asked Questions == = How does UpdatePress fetch updates? = UpdatePress pulls updates from a custom WordPress REST API endpoint (`/wp-json/updatepress/v1/updates`). You can modify this endpoint to fetch data from different sources. = Can I customize the sidebar layout? = No, But the later updates will come with this feature where the user can customize CSS structure, allowing to override styles using your theme’s CSS file. = Does Update Press support custom post types? = Yes, UpdatePress can be extended to fetch updates from custom post types by modifying the query inside the plugin. = Can I remove the company logo from the drawer footer? = No, at the moment, it is not possible to remove it, however, we are working on an updated version and users will be able to modify or hide it. == QUICK LINKS == 📖 Need Help? Check our [Documentation & Knowledge Base](https://instantpopupbuilder.com/update-press/) for step-by-step guides, FAQs, and troubleshooting tips. 📺 Learn & Stay Updated! Subscribe to the [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@7SeventhSky) for tutorials, feature updates, and expert tips. 1. UpdatePress settings panel 2. Frontend view of the floating widget and drawer 3. Single update display 4. Mobile-responsive layout 5. Overview of UpdatePress performance in earlier versions 6. Widget and drawer interface == Changelog == = 1.0.3 = – **2025-05-26** * Fixed the issue with enabling and disabling the floating widget. * Added a delay option for the floating widget. * Updated the logic of the floating widget to include toggle functionality. * Added an option to display the floating widget on specific pages or to exclude it from certain pages. * Enhanced the **Display** option to control the number of updates shown. * Introduced update sorting by newest to oldest or oldest to newest. * Added tags and creation dates for updates. * Included widget tags for better organization. * New settings for widget position for flexible placement. * Improved category structure with better sectioning. * Added import/export functionality for JavaScript files. * Included uninstall settings for cleaner removal. = 1.0.2 = - 2025-05-05 * Added a notification badge to display Updates from the last 7 days * Fixed issue with enabling/disabling the widget * Introduced option to delete all plugin data upon uninstallation * Renamed taxonomy labels for better clarity * Enhanced overall performance and user experience * Updated compatibility for WordPress 6.8 = 1.0.1 = * Minor fixes and upgrades. = 1.0.0 = * Initial release with floating widget and sidebar drawer. * Category filtering and REST API support. * Responsive and mobile-friendly UI. == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.3 = Update to this versin and Enjoy