=== BlogCutter AI Thinking Screen ===
Contributors: blgctterai
Donate link: https://blogcutter.com/
Tags: loading screen, page loader, animation, preloader, ai thinking
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Beautiful full-screen AI Thinking loading animation for a modern page-load experience.

== Description ==

BlogCutter AI Thinking Screen shows a sleek full-screen overlay with smooth animations and customizable "AI is Thinking" text until the page finishes loading, then fades out cleanly.

= Features =

* 5 animation styles: Classic Spinner, Pulsing Dots, Neural Pulse, Orbiting Circles, Typing Bubble
* Customizable background and text/animation colors
* Custom loading text
* Minimum display time control
* Optional fade transition
* Exclude specific pages and posts
* Per-post disable meta box
* First-visit-only mode (cookie based)
* Optional admin dashboard loader
* Responsive and accessible (ARIA + reduced motion support)
* Translation ready
* Live preview in settings

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `blogcutter-ai-thinking-screen` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Go to Settings → AI Thinking Screen to configure colors, animation, and behavior.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this slow down my website? =

No. The loader uses lightweight CSS and JavaScript and provides visual feedback during page load.

= Can I disable the loader on specific pages? =

Yes. Use the Page Exclusion settings or the per-post meta box on the edit screen.

= Will it work on mobile? =

Yes. The loader is fully responsive.

= What if users prefer reduced motion? =

The plugin respects `prefers-reduced-motion` and reduces animated effects accordingly.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* Full WordPress.org readiness review pass
* Moved dynamic loader colors to wp_add_inline_style
* Hardened sanitization, meta box saving, and default options
* Skips feeds, embeds, and Customizer preview
* Admin UI wording and accessibility tweaks

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed WordPress.org review issue: admin CSS/JS now use wp_enqueue_style, wp_enqueue_script, and wp_add_inline_style
* Redesigned settings page with a modern admin UI
* Improved sanitization, uninstall cleanup, and plugin headers
* Fixed admin loader asset loading when enabled
* Improved first-visit cookie handling

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.2 =
Recommended update before WordPress.org submission. Improves enqueue compliance and hardening.
