=== Academic Certificate Verification ===
Contributors: riko910
Tags: certificate, verification, validate, certificate verification, certificate validation
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0.6
License: GPL v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A WordPress plugin to verify certificates with unique IDs and codes through custom URLs and shortcodes.

== Description ==

Academic Certificate Verification is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that allows you to create and manage a certificate verification system on your website. Users can verify the authenticity of certificates by entering a certificate ID and code, or by visiting a custom verification URL.

**All Shortcode:**

* Certificate Verification Form : [acceve_certificate_verification]
* Certificate Display : When plugin active that time create a page "Verify Certificate" with this [acceve_certificate_display] this shortcode.
* Certificate Filter : [acceve_certificate_filter]

**Note for Display Certificate:**

You need to change Permalink structure : "Post name"

**Key Features:**

* Easy Verification: Users can verify certificates using a simple form or direct URL
* Custom URLs: Clean URLs like /verify-certificate/{certificate-id}/{certificate-code}/
* Admin Management: Full CRUD operations for managing certificates
* Shortcode Support: Embed verification forms anywhere with [certificate_verification]
* Bulk Import/Export: Import and export certificates via CSV files
* Responsive Design: Works perfectly on all devices
* Customizable: Easily extend with hooks and filters
* No External Dependencies: Works out of the box

**Use Cases**

* Educational institutions verifying student certificates
* Training centers validating course completion certificates
* Event organizers checking participation certificates
* Companies verifying employee training certificates
* Online course platforms validating completion certificates

== Screenshots ==

1. Installation process.
2. Certificate verification settings.
3. Certificate maker
4. All certificate show
5. Bulk import certificate [Pro]
6. Certificate shortcode for getting form
7. Certificate form for show
8. Certificate PDF
9. Certificate filter
10. Custom field
11. Course create
12. Batch Create
13. Add new certificate

== Installation ==

Method 1: WordPress Admin Dashboard

Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress admin
Search for "Certificate Verify"
Click Install Now
Click Activate

Method 2: Manual Upload

Download the plugin ZIP file
Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now
Click Activate


== Changelog ==

### 1.0.6 (May 03, 2026)
- **New:** Certificate share on verify certificate page
- **New:** Multiple certificate template use at a time based on course

### 1.0.5 (April 19, 2026)
- **Update:** Settings Menu Updated

### 1.0.4 (March 29, 2026)
- **New:** Certificate pro badge attach

### 1.0.3 (March 11, 2026)
- **Update:** Certificate ajax

### 1.0.2 (January 28, 2026)
- **Update:** Security update
- **Fix:** Expiry date save from admin
### 1.0.1 (January 15, 2026)
- **New:** Certificate filter
- **New:** Course create
- **New:** Batch create
- **New:** PDF download
- **New:** Certificate maker
### 1.0.0 (January 07, 2026)
- Initial release with core features:
  - **New:** Shortcode support
  - **New:** Bulk import/export functionality
  - **New:** Responsive design

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Certificate Verify plugin.

== Roadmap ==

* Different template of certificate.
* Template redesign option.
* Institution image attach on certificate.
* Input Field increase decrease system.

== Additional Information ==

For support, visit [https://tarikul.top](https://tarikul.top) or contact via [hello@tarikul.top](mailto:hello@tarikul.top).

== Credits ==

* Developer: Syed Tarikul Islam
* Website: https://tarikul.top/
* QueueCommerce
* Special Thanks: WordPress community for inspiration and support