=== Pineapple Staff Messenger ===
Contributors: pineappledesigncomhk
Tags: admin, communication, dashboard, messages, staff
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight internal messaging tool that allows WordPress administrators to send and manage private staff messages directly from the dashboard.

== Description ==

Pineapple Staff Messenger provides a simple internal messaging system for WordPress administrators.

It is designed for teams that want to exchange short private messages inside the WordPress dashboard without relying on email, external messaging platforms, or third-party services.

Features include:

* Send a private message to another WordPress administrator.
* View received messages.
* View sent messages.
* See the read or unread status of messages.
* Mark received messages as read.
* Delete messages you have sent.
* View recent messages from a WordPress Dashboard widget.
* Messages are stored locally on the WordPress site.
* No external services.
* No tracking or telemetry.
* No advertising.

Messages are stored locally in a custom database table on the WordPress site. 
More functions in next versions!

== Installation ==

1. Install Pineapple Staff Messenger from the WordPress Plugin Directory, or upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/pineapple-staff-messenger/ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
3. Open Staff Messages from the WordPress administration menu.
4. Select another administrator, enter your message, and click Send Message.

== Screenshots ==

1. Pineapple Staff Messenger interface for composing a private message to another WordPress administrator.
2. Select an administrator and view received and sent staff messages, including message status and available actions.
3. Message sent confirmation together with received and sent message management.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Who can use the plugin? =

The plugin is designed for WordPress administrators. Administrators can send private messages to other administrators on the same WordPress site.

= Are messages private? =

Messages are stored locally on your WordPress site and are only available through the plugin interface to authorized administrators.

= Does the plugin send email? =

No. Pineapple Staff Messenger is an internal WordPress dashboard messaging tool and does not send messages by email.

= Does the plugin use an external API or tracking? =

No. The plugin does not use external messaging services, tracking, telemetry, or advertising.

= Where are messages stored? =

Messages are stored locally in a custom database table in your WordPress database.

= What happens when the plugin is uninstalled? =

The plugin removes its custom message database table when it is uninstalled through WordPress.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.1 =
* Initial public release on WordPress.org.

= 1.0.0 =

* Initial version.
* Send private messages between WordPress administrators.
* View received and sent messages.
* Mark received messages as read.
* Delete sent messages.
* Display recent messages in a WordPress Dashboard widget.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.1 =
Initial public release of Pineapple Staff Messenger on the WordPress Plugin Directory.