=== Recent Products Block ===
Contributors: bplugins, abuhayat, shihabshamim
Donate link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abuhayat
Tags: block, woocommerce, recent products, latest products, gutenberg block
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 2.0.3
Requires PHP: 7.4
Requires Plugins:  woocommerce
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Plugin URI: https://github.com/bPlugins/recent-products-block-wp.git


Showcase recently added WooCommerce products anywhere in the Gutenberg editor with flexible display settings.
== External third-party library ==

This plugin connects to the following external third-party library from the admin dashboard:

= bpl-tools =
* Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools
* License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
* Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls.
* External Services: The library may connect to bPlugins, WordPress.org, and Freemius services for product data and checkout functionality. See full details: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools#external-requests--why-they-are-made


== Description ==

Recent Products Block for WooCommerce is a Gutenberg block plugin that allows you to showcase recently added WooCommerce products anywhere in your website using the block editor.

The plugin integrates seamlessly with the WordPress Gutenberg editor and provides flexible customization options to create attractive product showcases for your customers.




= Key Features =

* Shortcode support.
* Product query options.
* Filter products by category, stock status, and more.
* Responsive column settings for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
* Custom column and row gap controls.
* Show or hide product elements such as image, title, rating, price, and add to cart button.



= How to use =

1. Install and activate WooCommerce.
2. Install and activate the Recent Products Block plugin.
3. Open the Gutenberg editor.
4. Add the “WooCommerce Recent Products” block from the Widgets category.
5. Customize the block settings from the right sidebar.
6. Publish and enjoy.

= Feedback =

Did you like this plugin? Do you have a feature request?

Please share your feedback with us:
support@bplugins.com

== Installation ==

= From Gutenberg Editor =

1. Go to the WordPress Block Editor.
2. Search for “WooCommerce Recent Products”.
3. Click on the block to add it.

= Download & Upload =

1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
2. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin dashboard.
3. Click “Upload Plugin”.
4. Upload the `recent-products-block.zip` file.
5. Click “Install Now”.
6. Activate the plugin.

= Manual Installation =

1. Download and extract the plugin files.
2. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
3. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is the WooCommerce Recent Products plugin free? =

Yes, the plugin is completely free to use.

= Does it work with any WordPress theme? =

Yes, it works with all standard WordPress themes.

= Can I customize the block settings? =

Yes, all block settings can be customized from the Gutenberg editor sidebar.

= Can I reuse the block multiple times? =

Yes, you can use the block unlimited times on your website.

= Where can I get support? =

You can get support here:
https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/recent-products-block/

== Screenshots ==

1. Block Settings Panel
2. Default Layout

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.1 = -20 MAY 2026

* Fixed plugin guideline compliance issues.
* Improved readme structure and formatting.
* Minor improvements and fixes.

= 1.0.0 =

* Initial release.