=== WP News and Scrolling Widgets Pro ===
Contributors: wponlinesupport, anoopranawat, pratik-jain
Tags: wordpress news plugin, main news page scrolling , wordpress vertical news plugin widget, wordpress horizontal news plugin widget , Free scrolling news wordpress plugin, Free scrolling news widget wordpress plugin, WordPress set post or page as news, WordPress dynamic news, news, latest news, custom post type, cpt, widget, vertical news scrolling widget, news widget
Author URI: https://www.essentialplugin.com/
Requires at least: 4.7
Tested up to: 6.6.2
Stable tag: 2.8
Requires PHP: 5.4
A quick, easy way to add an News custom post type, News widget to WordPress website.
== Description ==
Every CMS site needs a news section. WP News and widget pro allows you add, manage and display news, date archives, widget on your website.
View [DEMO](https://demo.essentialplugin.com/prodemo/news-plugin-pro/) for additional information.
There are 6 types of different shortcodes and 7 types of different widgets
= Here is the shortcode example =
* [sp_news]
- News Grid Shortcode
* [sp_news_slider]
- News Slider Shortcode
* [wpnw_news_list]
- News List Shortcode
* [wpnw_gridbox]
- News Gridbox Shortcode
* [wpnw_gridbox_slider]
- News Gridbox Slider Shortcode
* [wpnw_news_ticker]
- News Ticker Shortcode
* [sp_news_masonry]
- News Masonry Shortcode
= Features include: =
* Added 120+ stunning and cool layouts.
* 7 shortcodes with various parameters.
* 50 Designs for News Grid Layout.
* 45 Designs for News Slider/Carousel Layout.
* 8 Designs for News List View.
* 13 Designs News Grid Box.
* 8 Designs News Grid Box Slider.
* 7 different types of Latest News widgets.
* News Ticker.
* News display with categories.
* Popular grid slider feature.
* Custom Read More link for News Post.
* Create a News Page OR News website.
* Gutenberg, Elementor, Beaver and Site Origin Page Builder Support.
* WP Bakery Page Builder Support.
* Divi Page Builder Native Support.
* Fusion page builder native support.
* Drag & Drop feature to display News post in your desired order and other 6 types of order parameter.
* Slider Lazy loading your images which can improve your website speed by only calling on the loading of your images when they are needed.
* Add your custom CSS via plugin setting page.
* Various shortcode parameters.
* Fully Responsive.
* 'Publicize' support with Jet pack to publish your News post on your social network.
* 100% Multi language.
= Template code is =
== Installation ==
1. Upload the 'wp-news-and-widget-pro' folder to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory.
2. Activate the WP News and widget pro plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Add and manage news items on your site by clicking on the 'News' tab that appears in your admin menu.
4. Create a page with the any name and paste your desired short code in that.
== Changelog ==
= 2.8 (05 Oct, 2024) =
* [*] Update - Create Gutenberg blocks with block.JSON metadata.
* [*] Fix - Fixed some widget issue.
* [*] Check compatibility with PHP version 8.1
* [*] Check compatibility to WordPress version 6.6.2
* [*] Tweak - Code optimization and performance improvements.
* [*] Template File - Major template file has been changed. If you have an override template file in your theme then verify with the latest copy.
= 2.7 (02 Nov, 2022) =
* [*] Update - Added nonce security to plugin reset setting.
* [*] Fix - Fixed some CSS issues.
* [*] Fix - Fixed post type 'item_scheduled' message when Gutenberg editor is enabled.
* [*] Check compatibility to WordPress version 6.1
= 2.6 (11 Oct, 2022) =
* [*] New - Added read more button text post setting. Now you can change the read more button text for particular news.
* [*] New - Added old browser image compatibility with object-fit CSS.
* [*] Update - Use escaping functions for better security.
* [*] Update - Update post sorting functionality to work smoothly with pagination.
* [*] Update - Update latest license code files.
* [*] Fix - Fixed slider initialize issue in Elementor tab and accordion.
* [*] Fix - Fixed slider initialization issue with Elementor vertical tab.
* [*] Fix - SEO & HTML validation error of empty image source when plugin lazy load is enabled.
* [*] Check compatibility to WordPress version 6.0.2
* [*] Tweak - Code optimization and performance improvements.
* [*] Template File - Major template file has been changed. If you have an override template file in your theme then verify with the latest copy.
= 2.5.1 (18, Feb 2022) =
* [*] Update - Update Slick slider JS to stable version 1.8.0
* [*] Update - Update license code file.
* [*] Update - Improved WPBakery Page Builder support.
* [*] Update - Now pagination will work with archive page.
= 2.5 (18, Jan 2022) =
* [*] Update - Update Numeric and Prev - Next pagination to scroll back to plugin shortcode on page load.
* [*] Update - Use escaping functions for better security.
* [*] Update - JavaScript syntax for jQuery 3.0 and higher with compatibility to WordPress version 5.6
* [*] Update - Added filters to modify plugin query for developers.
* [*] Fix - Fixed one deprecated warning in Gutenberg block from WordPress 5.7
* [*] Tweak - Code optimization and performance improvements.
* [*] Check compatibility to WordPress version 5.8.3
* [*] Template File - Major template file has been changed. If you have an override template file in your theme then verify with the latest copy.
= 2.4.3 (19, Aug 2021) =
* [*] Fix - Minor license menu name change.
* [*] Fix - Fixed archive page is not going to be disabled until permalink is not updated.
* [*] Fix - Resolved slider shortcode issue for tab in fusion page builder
* [*] Check compatibility to WordPress version 5.8.
* [*] Tweak - Code optimization and performance improvements.
= 2.4.2 (26, Feb 2021) =
* [*] Fix - Resolved conflict for news tags query with WordPress default query at admin side.
* [+] Update - Minor changes to resolve ticker issue as per the new jQuery rules in script file.
= 2.4.1 (17, Feb 2021) =
* [*] Fix - Resolved admin side masonry shortcode preview issue with Elementor in chrome browser.
* [+] Update - Minor changes in CSS and JS.
= 2.4 (10, Feb 2021) =
* [+] New - Added 'sp_news_masonry' shortcode to plugin. Now 'WP News and Widget - Masonry Layout' add-on is no more needed.
* [+] New - Added Divi page builder native support.
* [+] New - Added Fusion (Avada) page builder native support.
* [+] New - Click to copy the shortcode from the getting started page.
* [+] New - Improved WP Bakery Page Builder Support. Now plugin works in page builder tab, accordion, toggle and etc elements.
* [*] Fixed - Resolved shortcode issue in Elementor and site origin page builder tab, accordion, and toggle element.
* [*] Update - License code for usage. Now user/agency can hide license page or license info.
* [*] Update - JavaScript syntax for jQuery 3.0 and higher with compatibility to WordPress version 5.6
* [*] Update - Improved tool tip text in 'Shortcode Builder' page for better understanding.
* [*] Check compatibility to WordPress version 5.6
* [+] Update - Minor changes in CSS and JS.
* [*] Template File - Minor template file has been updated. If you have an override template file then verify with the latest copy.
= 2.3.1 (25, Sep 2020) =
* [*] Fix minor script file enqueue issue.
= 2.3 (24, Sep 2020) =
* [+] New - Added Elementor page builder support.
* [+] New - Added Site Origin page builder support.
* [+] New - Added Beaver builder support.
* [+] New - Added "scroll_speed", "arrow_button" and "pause_button" for ticker shortcode parameters.
* [+] New - Added "icon_bg_color", "icon_color", "icon_hover_bg_color" and "icon_hover_color" shortcode parameters for complete dynamic ticker design.
* [+] New - Include new ticker JS for RTL support and better compatibility.
* [*] Update - License code for usage. Now user/agency can hide license page or license info from the page.
* [+] Update - Major JS and CSS file updated.
* [*] Check compatibility with latest version of the WordPress.
* [*] Tweak - Code optimization and performance improvements.
= 2.2 (11, Oct 2019) =
* [+] New - Added Gutenberg block. Now use plugin easily with Gutenberg!
* [+] New - Added 'show_author' shortcode parameter for all shortcodes.
* [+] New - Added 'hover_pause' and 'focus_pause' shortcode parameter for all slider shortcodes and widgets. Now you can pause the slider on mouse hover and slider element focus.
* [+] New - Added 'centermode' shortcode parameter for '[sp_news_slider]' slider shortcode.
* [+] Update - Minified some CSS and JS.
* [*] Tweak - Pagination will if page is divided into multiple pages with tag.
* [*] Tweak - Pagination will work on single post also.
* [*] Tweak - Code optimization and performance improvements.
* [*] Template File - Major template file has been updated. If you have override template file then verify with latest copy.
= 2.1.4 (12, Sep 2018) =
* [+] New - Added Templating feature. Now you can override plugin design from your current theme!!
* [+] New - Added 'Author' support to post type.
* [+] New - Added 'include_author' and 'exclude_author' shortcode parameter for shortcodes and widgets.
* [*] Fix - Post link issue with 'News Slider' widget.
* [*] Fix - 'query_offset' parameter issue with 'News Scrolling' widget.
* [*] Fix - Fixed some design issue.
* [*] Tweak - Taken better care of Post Title as image ALT tag for widgets.
= 2.1.3 (28, Feb 2018) =
* [+] Introduced 'Shortcode Generator' functionality with Preview Panel.
* [+] Added 'extra_class' shortcode parameter in plugin shortcode. Now you can add your extra class and use it for custom designing.
* [*] Used 'wp_reset_postdata' instead of 'wp_reset_query'.
* [*] Fixed some minor issues.
= 2.1.2 (28, Nov 2017) =
* [*] Updated slick slider JS to latest version 1.8.0
* [*] Fixed some warnings with widgets while using with WordPress customizer.
= 2.1.1 (18, July 2017) =
* [*] Fixed Grid shortcode all issue regarding designs.
* [*] Fixed News slider issue i.e. showing 10px space left and right and issues regarding designs.
* [*] Fixed News Slider widget issue (Link on image)
= 2.1 (19, June 2017) =
* [+] Added new shortcode [wpnw_news_list]
for list news layouts with 8 designs.
* [+] Added new shortcode [wpnw_gridbox]
for Grid Box news layouts with 13 designs.
* [+] Added new shortcode [wpnw_gridbox_slider]
for Grid Box news slider layouts with 8 designs.
* [+] Added Visual Composer for 3 new shortcodes.
* [+] Added new shortcode parameters i.e. image_fit(true OR false) and media_size(thumbnail, medium, large, full)
* [+] Added new 20+ news designs in existing News Grid shortcode [sp_news]
* [+] Added new 20+ news designs in existing News Slider shortcode [sp_news_slider]
* [+] Added Image Fit, Media Size and Image height options in widgets.
* [+] Added 'Russian translation' (Beta) - Thanks to @Zo5m
* [*] Fixed some CSS issue for widgets.
* [*] Fixed some CSS issue for Grid Block view.
* [*] Added prefix for the classes to avoid the conflict with other plugins/themes
* [-] Designs #26, #27 and #36 are deprecated from shortcode [sp_news]
and added in new shortcode [wpnw_news_list]
as a design #5, #6 and #7 respectively.
* [-] Designs #28, #29, #31, #45, #46 and #47 are deprecated from shortcode [sp_news]
and added in new shortcode [wpnw_gridbox]
as a design #1, #2, #3, #6, #7 and #8 respectively.
* [-] Designs #40, #41 and #42 are deprecated from shortcode [sp_news_slider]
and and added in new shortcode [wpnw_gridbox_slider]
as a #1, #2 and #3 respectively.
= 2.0.6 (06, Jan 2016) =
* [+] Added 'Visual Composer' page builder support.
* [*] Updated plugin translation code. Now user can put plugin languages file in WordPress 'language' folder so plugin language file will not be loss while plugin update.
= 2.0.5 (09, Dec 2016) =
* [*] Resolved conflict when 'WP News and Widget - Masonry Layout' is activated.
= 2.0.4 (10, Nov 2016) =
* [+] Added 'How it Work' page for better user interface.
* [-] Removed 'Plugin Design' page.
* [*] Optimized some CSS.
= 2.0.3 (08, Oct 2016) =
* [*] Updated news ticker JS for better performance.
* [*] Updated post featured image title.
* [*] Resolved some CSS issue for Widget.
= 2.0.2 (04, Oct 2016) =
* [+] Added news ticker functionality.
* [*] Resolved slider responsive issue on iPhone mobile device.
* [*] Resolved widget over lapping issue.
= 2.0.1 (12, Sep 2016) =
* [*] Updated plugin license page.
* Added SSL to https://www.wponlinesupport.com/ for secure updates.
= 2.0 (07, Sep 2016) =
* [+] Added multiple category support. Now you can pass multiple categories by comma separated to shortcode.
= 1.1.9 (11, Aug 2016) =
* [*] Resolved slider responsive issue.
= 1.1.8 (06, Aug 2016) =
* [+] Added 'query_offset' shortcode parameter.
* [+] Added 'News Archive' widget.
* [*] Optimized widget code and improved performance.
* [*] Optimized some CSS.
= 1.1.7 (21, July 2016) =
* [+] Added category filter at news listing page.
* [*] Updated slider JS to latest version.
* [*] Resolved 'image_height' shortcode parameter issue.
* [*] Resolved WPML category post fetch issue with multi language.
* [*] Optimized some CSS.
= 1.1.6 (22, APR 2016) =
* [+] Added 10 more stunning designs.
* [+] Introduced a long awaited feature 'Grid Slider' with cool designs.
* [+] Added links on images and title in all designs.
* [+] Added 'link_target' short code parameter for link behavior.
* [+] Added 'order' short code parameter for news post ordering.
* [+] Added 'orderby' short code parameter for news post order by.
* [+] Added 'exclude_post' short code parameter to exclude some news post.
* [+] Added 'posts' short code parameter to display only some specific news post.
* [+] Added 'image_height' short code parameter to control News post image height.
* [+] Added Drag & Drop feature to display news post in your desired order.
* [+] Added default post featured image settings.
* [+] Added 'publicize Jetpack support for news post type.
* [+] Added some useful plugin links for user at plugins page.
* [+] Added 'News Categories widget.
* [*] Optimized slick slider and news ticker JS enqueue process.
* [*] Resolved slick slider initialize issue.
* [*] Improved CSS to display images properly. Optimized CSS.
* [*] Code optimization and improved plugin performance.
* [*] Improved PRO plugin design page.
* [*] Improved plugin license page with instruction.
= 1.1.5 =
* Added anchor links on images.
* Added 'content_tail' parameter in shortcode.
* Added custom CSS setting.
* Added user useful links in plugin.
* Added filter to change the plugin post type name and slug.
* Improved plugin functionality.
= 1.1.4 =
* Fixed some bugs.
* Added Turkish(tr_TR) languages (Beta).
= 1.1.3 =
* Fixed some CSS issues.
* Resolved multiple slider jQuery conflict issue.
= 1.1.2 =
* Added translation in German, French (France), Polish languages (Beta)
* Fixed some bug
* Added 2 new design for pro version
= 1.1.1 =
* fixed some bugs.
= 1.1 =
* Added 3 more design and fixed some bugs.
= 1.0 =
* Initial release.