=== Forward: Simple MailChimp ===
Contributors: forlaens
Tags: mailchimp, newsletter, signup, form, shortcode
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.2.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Add a simple MailChimp signup form to any post, page, or template with a shortcode.

== Description ==

Forward: Simple MailChimp adds a lightweight signup form that subscribes visitors to a MailChimp list. Configure your API key, default list ID, subscription status, and response messages, then place the form with a shortcode.

The plugin is intentionally small: it focuses on one form, one list, and clear setup.

= Key features =

* Adds a MailChimp signup form with `[simple_mailchimp]`.
* Collects email address, first name, and last name.
* Supports immediate subscription or confirmation by email.
* Lets you customize success and error messages.
* Uses the WordPress HTTP API for MailChimp requests.
* Translation-ready and bundled with common language files.

= Requirements =

* A MailChimp account.
* A MailChimp API key.
* A MailChimp audience/list ID.

== Installation ==

1. Install the plugin from **Plugins > Add New**, or upload the `simple-mailchimp` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin from the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
3. Open **Settings > Forward: Simple MailChimp**.
4. Enter your MailChimp API key and default list ID.
5. Choose whether new subscribers are added immediately or confirmed by email.
6. Add `[simple_mailchimp]` to any post or page.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need a MailChimp account? =

Yes. The plugin sends subscribers to MailChimp, so you need a MailChimp API key and list ID.

= Where do I find my MailChimp list ID? =

In MailChimp, open the audience you want to use and copy its audience/list ID from the audience settings.

= Can I use the form in a template file? =

Yes. Use `do_shortcode( '[simple_mailchimp]' )` from your template.

= Does the plugin store subscribers in WordPress? =

No. Subscriber details are sent to MailChimp and are not stored locally by this plugin.

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings screen for API key, list ID, subscription status, and messages.
2. Example signup form displayed on a page.
3. Success message after a completed subscription.

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.3 =

* Add bundled translations for common languages.
* Improve settings security with capability checks, nonces, sanitization, and safe redirects.
* Add frontend nonce verification for form submissions.
* Use the WordPress HTTP API for MailChimp requests with standard TLS verification.
* Always subscribe to the configured default list instead of accepting a submitted list ID.
* Add browser-side required fields to the signup form.
* Fix uninstall cleanup for plugin options.
* Remove donation prompts from the plugin screen and readme.
* Remove obsolete direct-access messaging and unnecessary output buffering.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.2.3 =

Improves localization, MailChimp request handling, form submission security, and uninstall cleanup.