=== Creatus Video Player with Chapters ===
Contributors: shrishri - Shrikant Paprikar
Tags: video player, video chapters, custom seekbar, custom controls, customizable styles
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Allows you to create a custom video player with chapters, a customizable seekbar, and full control over playback functionality.


== Description ==

**Creatus Video Player with Chapters**  allows you to create a custom video player with chapters, a customizable seekbar, and full control over playback functionality. It features a fully customizable interface, allowing you to style the player and manage individual controls.

### Features:
- Customizable video player controls (Play/Pause, Volume, Playback Speed, Fullscreen, Picture-in-Picture).
- Chapter markers with dynamic tooltips on hover.
- Seekbar synchronization with video playback.
- Custom styling options for buttons, fonts, tooltips, and seekbar.
- License key support to restrict access and enable plugin updates.
- Full flexibility to show or hide individual controls from the admin settings page.

### Usage:
- Embed videos with customizable controls using the `[video_chapters]` shortcode.
- Use chapters by passing a list of chapters within the shortcode.
- Control the look and feel of the player via the plugin settings page in the WordPress admin panel.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `video-player-with-chapters` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the plugin directly through the WordPress plugins screen. 
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress. 
3. Go to the **Settings** > **Custom Video Controls** page to configure your video player settings. 
4. Use the `[video_chapters]` shortcode in your posts or pages to embed the custom video player.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add chapters to the video? =
You can add chapters within the shortcode by passing a list of chapters as content. Example:
`[video_chapters video_url="https://playground.wordpress.net/scope:funny-abandoned-forest/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/toystory.mp4"] &lt;li data-time="0"&gt;Introduction&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-time="30"&gt;Chapter 1&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-time="60"&gt;Chapter 2&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-time="60"&gt;Chapter 3&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-time="90"&gt;Chapter 4&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-time="120"&gt;Chapter 5&lt;/li&gt; [/video_chapters]`

= Can I hide specific controls like volume or playback speed? =
Yes! The settings page allows you to hide or show individual controls like Play/Pause, Volume, Playback Speed, PiP, and Fullscreen.

= Can I customize the style of the player controls? =
Yes! You can customize the button background color, font color, seekbar color, and tooltip colors through the settings page.


== Screenshots ==

1. Plugin settings page with customizable options for controls and styles.
2. Example of the video player with custom controls and chapters.
3. Tooltip showing chapter title when hovering over the seekbar.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release of the custom video player plugin with chapters and customizable controls.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
* First release. Install to get customizable video player controls and chapter support.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. For more details, please see the LICENSE file or visit: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
