=== DesignSuite - Elementor Addons with Widgets & Extensions ===
Contributors: securesofts, itanvirdev
Author URI: https://securesofts.com/
Plugin URI: https://wordpress.org/plugins/designsuite/
Tags: elementor, elementor addons, elementor widgets, page builder, gsap
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Elementor tested up to: 4.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Modern Elementor Addons: A lightweight, powerful toolkit with beautifully designed widgets and extensions for creative, animated websites.

== Description ==

DesignSuite is the artisan's toolkit for Elementor — a comprehensive collection of modern widgets and extensions designed to elevate your WordPress site building experience.

[**Live Demo**](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs) | [**Documentation**](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs) | [**Support**](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/designsuite)

🚀 **Why DesignSuite Stands Out:**
- **Modern Design Language** – Every widget follows current design trends
- **Lightweight & Fast** – Optimized code that won't slow your site
- **Future-Ready Architecture** – Built for tomorrow's features today
- **Developer Friendly** – Clean, documented, extensible codebase

✨ **Core Features:**

**🎨 Modern Widgets (28+)**
- Advanced Post Grid with multiple layouts
- Stylish Testimonials & Team showcases
- Video Popup, Image Gallery, Counters
- Contact Form 7 styler, Social Icons
- And many more professionally designed widgets

**🏗️ Theme Builder**
- Build custom **Headers & Footers**
- Create **Single Post / Page templates**
- Design **Archive, Search, and 404 pages**
- Use **Block templates via shortcode**
- Includes dynamic widgets for post content and metadata

**⚡ Powerful Extensions**
- **Custom CSS** – Add custom styles directly in Elementor
- **Wrapper Link** – Transform any container into a clickable link
- **Scroll to Top** – Elegant, customizable back-to-top button

**🔧 For Developers**
- Clean, documented codebase
- Action/filter hooks for customization
- Disable unused widgets for performance
- Compatible with major WordPress plugins

🛣️ **Roadmap (Coming Soon):**
- ✅ **GSAP Animations** for smooth scroll and reveals
- ✅ **Template Library** with ready-to-use designs
- ✅ **Custom Post Type Builder** for advanced users
- ✅ **WooCommerce Widgets** for online stores
- ✅ **Premium Extension Ecosystem** with advanced features

🎯 **Perfect For:**
- **Freelancers** needing reliable, modern tools
- **Agencies** building client websites efficiently
- **Developers** wanting extensible, clean code
- **Business Owners** creating professional sites quickly

### 🎨 Complete Widget List

DesignSuite offers a comprehensive collection of Elementor widgets:

- **[Heading](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/heading/)** – Style your headings beautifully
- **[Paragraph](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/paragraph/)** – Elegant typography options
- **[Button](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/button/)** – Create visually appealing buttons
- **[Image Gallery](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/image-gallery/)** – Sleek gallery layouts
- **[Team](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/team/)** – Showcase your team with style
- **[Video Popup](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/video-popup/)** – Engaging video presentations
- **[Contact Form 7](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/contact-form-7/)** – Style CF7 forms effortlessly
- **[Social Icons](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/social-icons/)** – One-click social sharing
- **[Testimonials Grid](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/testimonials-grid/)** – Client feedback showcase
- **[Advanced Accordion](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/advanced-accordion/)** – Stylish FAQ sections
- **[Info Box](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/info-box/)** – Feature highlights with icons
- **[Counter](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/counter/)** – Animated number counters
- **[Countdown](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/countdown/)** – Timer for events and offers
- **[Site Logo](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/site-logo/)** – Display your brand identity
- **[Nav Menu](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/nav-menu/)** – Custom navigation menus

### 🧩 Dynamic Widgets (Theme Builder)

- **[Post Grid](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-grid/)** – Dynamic content layouts
- **[Post Title](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-title/)** – Display dynamic post titles
- **[Post Excerpt](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-excerpt/)** – Show post summaries dynamically
- **[Post Content](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-content/)** – Render full post content
- **[Post Featured Image](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-featured-image/)** – Display featured images dynamically
- **[Post Comments](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-comments/)** – Built-in comments and reply support
- **[Post Meta](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-meta/)** – Author, date, categories, and metadata
- **[Post Pagination](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/post-pagination/)** – Previous and next post navigation
- **[Social Share](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/social-share/)** – Share current posts easily
- **[Archive Title](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/archive-title/)** – Dynamic archive titles
- **[Simple Search](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/simple-search/)** – Add search anywhere
- **[Search Query](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/search-query/)** – Current search term display
- **[Search No Result](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/search-no-result/)** – Custom no-results templates

### 🔧 Extensions

- **[Custom CSS](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/custom-css/)** – Add custom CSS within Elementor for precise design control
- **[Wrapper Link](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/wrapper-link/)** – Transform entire sections into clickable links
- **[Scroll To Top](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/scroll-to-top/)** – Elegant, customizable back-to-top button with progress indicator

🔒 **Brought to you by SecureSofts**
DesignSuite is developed with enterprise-grade security and performance standards. Every line of code is crafted for reliability and scalability.

== Installation ==

1. **Upload** the `designsuite` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. **Activate** the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. **Navigate** to DesignSuite → Dashboard to configure widgets and extensions
4. **Edit** any page with Elementor to access DesignSuite widgets
5. **Toggle** widgets on/off from the dashboard for optimal performance

**Manual Installation via FTP:**
1. Download the plugin zip file
2. Extract and upload the `designsuite` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
3. Activate from WordPress admin panel


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need Elementor Pro to use DesignSuite? =
No! DesignSuite works perfectly with the **free version** of Elementor. All widgets are fully functional with Elementor free.

= Will DesignSuite slow down my website? =
No. DesignSuite is **lightweight and performance-optimized**. You can also disable unused widgets from the Dashboard Control panel to keep your site fast and efficient.

= Can I use DesignSuite on client websites? =
Absolutely! DesignSuite is GPL licensed – use it on unlimited client websites.

= Is DesignSuite translation ready? =
Yes! DesignSuite is fully translation-ready and includes .pot files for easy localization.

= How do I get support? =
Visit the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/designsuite) for free support. Premium support will be available with the Pro version.

= Will there be a premium version? =
Yes! DesignSuite Pro is coming with advanced features:
- GSAP Animations & Scroll Effects
- Template Library
- Custom Post Type Builder
- WooCommerce Widgets
- Priority Support

== Screenshots ==

1. **Plugin Dashboard** – Welcome screen with quick actions and overview.
2. **Widgets Tab** – Enable or disable widgets from a clean interface.
3. **Extensions Tab** – Manage and toggle extensions easily.
4. **Widget Elements** – Collection of exclusive custom widgets.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.6 - 6/4/2026 =
* Fixed: Archive Title Style
* Fixed: Post Meta
* Fixed: Post Navigation
* Fixed: Debug Log
* Fixed: Minor CSS Issues

= 1.0.5 - 6/4/2026 =
* Fixed: Minor CSS Issues

= 1.0.4 - 5/4/2026 =
* Fixed: Minor CSS Issues

= 1.0.3 - 5/4/2026 =
* Fixed: Minor file path issue

= 1.0.2 - 4/4/2026 =
* Added: Theme Builder with support for Header, Footer, Archive, 404, Search, Single, and Block (shortcode) templates
* Added: Dynamic Widgets
    - Post Title
    - Post Excerpt
    - Post Content
    - Post Featured Image
    - Post Comments
    - Post Meta
    - Post Pagination
    - Social Share
    - Archive Title
    - Search Query
    - Search No Result

= 1.0.1 - 30/3/2026 =
* Added: Custom CSS extension
* Fixed: Widgets category sorting

= 1.0.0 - 23/3/2026 =
* Initial release with core widgets and basic plugin structure

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release. Subscribe to updates for upcoming features:
- GSAP Animations (Q2 2026)
- Premium version (Q3 2026)

== Links ==

* [Official Website](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/)
* [Documentation](https://designsuite.securesofts.com/docs/)
* [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/designsuite)