=== URL Autolinker by Jerin.ca ===
Contributors: jerinpallath0
Tags: links, seo, autolink, internal links, external links
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 3.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically link saved website names/aliases in blog posts to their URLs. Includes per-link new tab, nofollow, and global link limits.

== Screenshots ==
1. Admin page settings
2. Linking options

== Description ==

**URL Autolinker by Jerin.ca** helps you automatically add hyperlinks in your content.  
You can define a list of URLs and their aliases (keywords), and the plugin will automatically convert those keywords into links whenever they appear in your posts or pages.  

**Key Features:**
- Save unlimited URLs with aliases (keywords).
- Automatically link keywords to the saved URLs in post content.
- Options to open links in a **new tab**.
- Add **nofollow** attribute to specific links.
- Limit the maximum links per alias per paragraph.
- Limit the maximum number of auto-links per post.
- Easy admin settings page with search and edit support.

🚀 *Coming soon*: **URL Autolinker Pro** with advanced features like exclusion by categories/tags, link reports, caching, and more.

This plugin is lightweight, SEO-friendly, and saves you time managing internal and external links.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/url-autolinker/` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Navigate to **URL Autolinker** in the WordPress admin menu.
4. Add your URLs, aliases, and set your linking preferences.
5. Save changes — done! Your content will now auto-link according to your settings.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I limit the number of links per post? =
Yes. You can set both **per-alias per-paragraph limits** and a **total links per post limit**.

= Will this plugin affect existing links? =
No. The plugin skips text already inside `<a>` tags, so your manually added links remain untouched.

= Does this work with custom post types? =
Yes. It hooks into `the_content`, so any post type that uses it will be processed.

= Is there a Pro version? =
A Pro version is in development with additional features like exclusions, reporting, and faster processing.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin settings page where you add and manage URLs/aliases.
2. Example of saved links table with edit/delete options.
3. Pro features banner inside the admin panel.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0 =
* Added searchable, sortable admin table.
* Added per-paragraph and total post limits.
* Added nofollow and new tab options per link.
* Improved sanitization and validation.
* Introduced Pro banner for upcoming features.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release with basic alias-to-URL auto-linking.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0 =
Major upgrade with link limits and improved admin panel. Recommended update.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.  
See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html for details.