=== Free Widgets For Elementor ===
Contributors: kstmonowar, ksthannan
Tags: elementor, elementor addons, elementor widgets, page builder, pricing table
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.0.3
Requires Plugins: elementor
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight, 100% free set of essential Elementor widgets that the free core doesn't include. Performance-first, clean code, no upsells.

== Description ==

**Free Widgets For Elementor** adds a focused set of essential widgets that Elementor's free core doesn't ship with — Pricing Table, Flip Box, Team, Call To Action, Countdown Timer, Post Grid, Logo Carousel and Table of Contents. Rather than re-creating widgets you already have, it fills the real gaps, cleanly and lightly. It is **100% free forever**: no Pro version, no upsells, no locked features, and no "Upgrade" buttons cluttering your editor.

= Why you'll like it =

* **Fills the gaps** — the widgets Elementor's free core leaves out, without the bloat of a giant all-in-one pack.
* **Performance-first** — each widget's CSS/JS loads only on pages where the widget is actually used (conditional asset loading). Nothing unused is ever queued.
* **No bloat** — plain CSS and vanilla JavaScript. No jQuery dependency for our widgets, no heavy libraries, no build artifacts.
* **Clean, accessible markup** — semantic HTML, escaped output and `prefers-reduced-motion` support on animated widgets.
* **Container ready** — works seamlessly inside Elementor's Flexbox and CSS Grid containers.
* **Translation ready & RTL friendly.**
* **Truly free** — GPL licensed, open source, no account or license key required.

= Included widgets =

1. **Pricing Table** — a pricing plan with header, price, feature list and a button, with an optional "featured" highlight.
2. **Flip Box** — a card that flips in 3D (hover or click) to reveal a back face with a call to action.
3. **Team** — team member card with photo, role, bio and social links.
4. **Call To Action** — title, description and button in a styled box.
5. **Countdown Timer** — counts down to a date and time, with an optional expired message.
6. **Post Grid** — display your posts in a responsive grid (image, title, meta, excerpt and read-more).
7. **Logo Carousel** — a responsive logo/brand carousel with arrows, dots and autoplay, powered by a lightweight built-in engine.
8. **Table of Contents** — an auto-generated, clickable outline of your page's headings, with smooth scroll and an optional collapsible list.

= Admin tools =

A clean dashboard lets you enable/disable individual widgets, set global design defaults (border radius, shadow, typography), toggle SVG and Font Awesome loading, and view system information — all stored in a single, lightweight option.

== Installation ==

1. Make sure the free **Elementor** plugin is installed and activated.
2. Upload the `free-widgets-for-elementor` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install it through the **Plugins → Add New** screen.
3. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
4. Edit any page with Elementor — you'll find the new widgets under the **Free Widgets** category at the top of the widget panel.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin require Elementor? =

Yes. It extends the free Elementor page builder, so Elementor must be installed and active. Elementor Pro is **not** required.

= Is it really 100% free? =

Yes. There is no Pro version, no upsell, no license system, and no feature is locked behind a paywall.

= Will it slow down my site? =

No. A widget's stylesheet and script are loaded only on the specific pages where that widget is used, so visitors never download CSS or JS they don't need.

= Are the widgets accessible? =

Yes. Widgets output semantic, escaped markup, animated widgets respect the visitor's `prefers-reduced-motion` setting, and interactive elements are keyboard-friendly.

= Does it work with Elementor's Flexbox and Grid containers? =

Yes, all widgets are built to work inside Elementor containers.

= Where do the demos come from? =

The optional **Demo Library** screen loads ready-made sections from an online library, so new demos can be added without updating the plugin. It only connects when you open the Demo Library screen or import a demo. See "External services" below.

== External services ==

This plugin includes an optional **Demo Library** that loads ready-made Elementor sections from a remote service hosted on GitHub Pages: [devmonowar.github.io/wp-plugin-demo-library](https://devmonowar.github.io/wp-plugin-demo-library/)

It connects to this service only when you:

* open the **Demo Library** screen — to download the list of demos and show their preview images; and
* click **Import** — to download that demo's template and images into your site (as an Elementor saved template, with images added to your Media Library).

These are plain, read-only requests for files. No personal data is collected or sent, and no request is made unless you use the Demo Library. The service is provided by GitHub Pages (GitHub, Inc.) — [terms of service](https://docs.github.com/site-policy/github-terms/github-terms-of-service) — [privacy statement](https://docs.github.com/site-policy/privacy-policies/github-privacy-statement).

== Screenshots ==

1. The Free Widgets category and widgets inside the Elementor editor.
2. The Pricing Table widget with a highlighted "featured" plan.
3. The Flip Box and Team widgets.
4. The Demo Library — import ready-made sections in one click.
5. The plugin dashboard with per-widget enable/disable.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.3 =
* New: Demo Library — browse ready-made Elementor sections and import any of them as a saved template (with its images) in one click. New demos are added online, so they appear without updating the plugin.
* Improvements and refinements across the widgets.

= 2.0.2 =
* New widgets, plus a lightweight, reusable carousel engine that loads only on pages that use it.
* Improved: a consistent internal structure across every widget for easier maintenance.

= 2.0.1 =
* Initial public release.
* Conditional per-widget asset loading — each widget's CSS/JS loads only where it's used.
* Admin dashboard, per-widget manager, settings and system info.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.3 =
Adds a one-click Demo Library for importing ready-made sections, plus refinements across the widgets.

= 2.0.2 =
New widgets and a lightweight, reusable carousel engine.

= 2.0.1 =
Initial release of Free Widgets For Elementor.
