# Web Archive

Contributors: codesoup
Tags: backup, archive, versioning
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 5.7
Requires PHP: 8.1
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically creates HTML copies of your posts and pages when they're published, allowing you to track every version.

## Description

The Web Archive plugin for WordPress provides a simple yet powerful way to create HTML copies of pages or any post type upon their publication. This functionality allows website owners and administrators to keep track of all previous versions of the same page or post, ensuring that changes, updates, and iterations are recorded and retrievable at any moment. This is especially useful for content management, auditing, and compliance purposes.

## Features

-   **Automatic Archiving:** Automatically creates an HTML copy of a page or post when it is published or updated.
-   **Custom Post Type Support:** Works with any WordPress post type, including custom post types, offering flexibility in archiving various content.
-   **Archive Management:** Easy-to-use interface to view archived versions directly from the WordPress admin dashboard.
-   **Performance Optimized:** Designed with performance in mind, ensuring minimal impact on site speed.

## Installation

1. **Upload Plugin:** Download the Web Archive plugin and upload it to your WordPress website via the WordPress Dashboard under Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
2. **Activate:** Once uploaded, activate the Web Archive plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. **Configuration:** Access the Web Archive settings through the WordPress dashboard to configure any options according to your needs.

## Usage

Once activated, the Web Archive plugin works automatically. Every time a post or page is published or updated, an HTML copy is created and stored. These copies can be accessed through the Web Archive menu in the WordPress dashboard.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Does Web Archive slow down my website?**
A: No, Web Archive is designed to operate with minimal performance impact, ensuring your site remains fast and responsive.

**Q: Can I archive custom post types?**
A: Yes, Web Archive supports all post types, including custom ones, giving you complete archiving flexibility.

## Changelog

### 1.0.0

-   Initial release: Basic archiving functionality for all public post types

## Support

For questions, issues, and support regarding the Web Archive plugin, please visit the [plugin support forum](#).

## License

The Web Archive plugin is open-source software licensed under the GPL v2.0 license.