=== Word Count Goal Tracker ===
Contributors: divyesh2194
Tags: word count, writing goals, writing tracker, content writing, blog productivity, post word count, writing progress, author tools, goal tracker, bloggers, productivity
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.4.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Track your writing progress, set word count goals for posts, and stay consistent as a blogger or author — directly inside your WordPress editor.

== Description ==
**Word Count Goal Tracker** helps bloggers, authors, and content creators stay consistent and productive by turning every post into a clear writing target.

Whether you write daily blogs, long-form articles, or creative content, this plugin makes it easy to set word goals and track progress in real time — right inside your editor.

### ✨ Latest Update
We’ve improved the Dashboard experience to help you track your writing progress more clearly:

– New **Today’s Progress** card with live word count and goal completion
– **Visual streak tracking** (current streak & best streak) to keep you motivated
– **Last 7 Days summary** to quickly see your recent writing activity
– **Recent Activity list** showing your latest posts and word counts
– Cleaner layout and better spacing for improved readability

Your existing posts will keep their own goals — the global goal just helps you set a starting point for new content.

### 💡 Perfect for:
- Bloggers who want consistent post lengths.
- Authors who track writing productivity.
- SEO writers who follow editorial word targets.

== Features ==
* **Global Word Goal Settings** – Automatically apply a default word goal to all new posts.
* **Per-Post Custom Goals** – Each post can have its own individual word target.
* **Live Progress Bar** – Visual indicator that updates automatically as you write.
* **Progress Notification** – Instant alert when you reach your goal.
* **Dashboard Integration** – Easy access and management from one place.
* **Lightweight and Fast** – Minimal code, built for performance.
* **Compatible with Classic and Block Editors.**

== Installation ==
1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin panel.
3. Go to **Settings → Word Count Goal Tracker** to set your global word goal.
4. Start writing new posts — they’ll automatically use your default goal.

== Screenshots ==
1. Global settings page for the plugin.
2. Progress bar visible during post editing.
3. Daily Writing Progress & Streaks Dashboard
4. 7-Day Writing Summary & Goal Achievement
5. Recent Writing Activity with Word Count per Post

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin change my content? =
No. It only tracks your word count and goal progress. It never modifies your post content.

= What’s the difference between global and per-post goals? =
The **global goal** sets a default for new posts so you don’t have to set it each time.  
You can still assign different goals to individual posts if needed.

= Can I see my goal progress while writing? =
Yes! The live progress bar updates automatically as you write inside the post editor.

== Changelog ==
= 1.0 =
* Initial release with per-post goals, default global goal, and editor progress bar.

= 1.0.1 =
* Added CSS file for styling and formatting.  
* Improved jQuery detection for Classic and Block editors.  
* Introduced “Set Goal” button for better usability.

= 1.1.0 =
* Added settings menu for plugin.  
* Added global option to automatically apply a default word goal to new posts.

= 1.2.0 =
* Updated user interface for better user experience.

= 1.2.1 =
* Fixed bug for not saving individual post goal.

= 1.3.0.1 =
Fixed: Post-specific word goals now display correctly instead of the default goal.

= 1.3.2 =
* Fixed: Added a new feature to toggle the Word Goal Settings in post editors.

= 1.3.3 =
* Fixed: Word Count Goal UI now correctly hides on post editor when disabled from settings.

= 1.3.4 =
* New Feature: Added customization options that allow users to control the look and appearance of the progress bar.

= 1.3.5 =
* Improved: Added a friendly in-dashboard notice asking users for feedback and reviews.

= 1.3.6 =
* Added a helpful notice explaining how daily writing streaks are calculated.
* Introduced a subtle informational tip about advanced streak tracking via an optional add-on.
* Minor admin UI improvements for better clarity.

= 1.4.0 =
- Added daily word count tracking logic
- Improved goal consistency tracking while writing
- Performance improvements in editor tracking
- Minor UI and stability fixes