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=== WP ULike - All-in-One Engagement Toolkit ===
Contributors: alimir
Donate link: https://wpulike.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme
Author: TechnoWich
Tags: marketing, performance, analytics, feedback, conversion
Requires PHP: 7.2.5
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 4.7.9.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Monitor user engagement with Like/Dislike buttons on posts, comments, and forums, and gain insights through comprehensive stats.

== Description ==

Turn Visitors into Fans! **WP ULike** makes engagement effortless with **Like & Dislike buttons** for WordPress. Whether it’s blog posts, comments, WooCommerce products, BuddyPress activities, or forum topics, visitors can interact instantly.

✔ **Easy to Use** – Set up in seconds with no coding required.
✔ **Customizable** – Style buttons to match your website perfectly.
✔ **Smart Insights** – See what your audience loves with built-in stats.
✔ **Fast & Lightweight** – Optimized for speed and caching plugins.
✔ **Safe & GDPR Ready** – No personal data stored, with IP anonymization.

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### **Supercharge WP ULike with Pro Features:**
🚀 **Advanced Stats** – Deep insights with filters and reports.
🎨 **Premium Templates** – 25+ modern button styles.
👤 **User Profiles** – Track likes and dislikes with personalized profiles.
🔑 **Login/Registration Forms** – Simple, AJAX-powered with social login.
📢 **Social Sharing** – One-click sharing for more exposure.
⚡ **SEO-Boosting Schema** – Improve search rankings.
📡 **Developer-Friendly** – REST API & Elementor widgets for full flexibility.

WP ULike gives you **powerful engagement tools for free**, and **WP ULike Pro** helps you take it even further.

🔹 **Join 80,000+ websites using WP ULike – [Download Now](https://wpulike.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme)**

= More Information =

* Check out our [Online Demo](https://wpulike.com/templates/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme).
* Access our [Documentation](https://docs.wpulike.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme) for tutorials and more.

== Installation ==

= Minimum Requirements =

* WordPress 6.0 or greater
* PHP version 7.2 or greater
* MySQL version 5.0 or greater

= Recommended Requirements =

* PHP version 8.1 or greater
* MySQL version 5.6 or greater
* WordPress Memory limit of 64 MB or greater (128 MB or higher preferred)

= Installation =

1. Install via the WordPress Plugin Installer, or unzip the file and drop the contents into the `wp-content/plugins/` directory of your WordPress installation.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

For more guidance, visit our [Knowledge Base](https://docs.wpulike.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme).

== Screenshots ==

1. **Like & Dislike Templates – A collection of customizable like and dislike button templates for seamless integration.**
2. **Metrics Dashboard (Stats Panel) – A detailed analytics dashboard displaying voting statistics and engagement trends.**
3. **Top Trends & Insights (Stats Panel) – A visual breakdown of top-performing content with engagement insights.**
4. **Engagement Logs (Stats Panel) – A comprehensive log tracking user interactions, votes, and activity history.**
5. **Elementor Widgets – WP ULike’s interactive widgets designed for Elementor page builder integration.**
6. **Customizer Panel – Flexible customization options for fine-tuning voting styles and behaviors.**

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does WP ULike work with any theme? =
Yes, it’s compatible with all WordPress themes that follow coding standards.

= Is WP ULike compatible with other plugins? =
Absolutely! It integrates smoothly with Elementor, BuddyPress, bbPress, WooCommerce, GamiPress, myCRED, and more. If you face any issues, let us know!

= What’s the difference between WP ULike Free and Pro? =
The Free version includes essential features, while WP ULike Pro unlocks advanced tools like up/down voting, premium templates, and an in-depth stats panel. [Learn more](https://wpulike.com/blog/wp-ulike-pro-version-vs-free/).

= Can I use WP ULike on a multisite setup? =
Yes, WP ULike works seamlessly across WordPress multisite networks.

= Is WP ULike secure? =
Yes, developed by TechnoWich, WP ULike follows the latest security and coding standards, with over 80,000 active users and a high WordPress rating.

= Which web servers does WP ULike support? =
WP ULike runs smoothly on Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed, Microsoft IIS, and other popular web servers.

== Changelog ==

= 4.7.9.1 =
Fixed: Critical HTML sanitization issue.

= 4.7.9 =
* Added: Global engagement insights with world map and device type charts in the stats panel. [PRO]
* Added: New action hooks to enhance data insertion and updates.
* Improved: Internationalization (i18n) support for more accurate translations.
* Improved: Optimized stats panel codebase for better performance and efficiency.
* Fixed: Addressed a security vulnerability by implementing a sanitization method.
* Fixed: Resolved various minor issues and applied performance enhancements.

= 4.7.8 =
* Improved: UI enhancements in the Stats Panel.
* Fixed: Various small issues and optimizations.

= 4.7.7 =
* Added: Support for NitroPack cache plugin to enhance caching capabilities.
* Fixed: Improved compatibility with the FlyingPress plugin.
* Fixed: Resolved several minor issues for smoother functionality.

= 4.7.6 =
* Improved: WPML compatibility to better handle multilingual setups.
* Fixed: Addressed several minor bugs to improve overall stability.

= 4.7.5 =
* Improved: Enhanced functionalities of the stats panel for better performance.
* Improved: Addressed remaining security issues by properly escaping values.
* Fixed: Resolved several minor bugs.

= 4.7.4 =
* Added: Added email verification support for newly registered users. [PRO]
* Improved: Enhanced stats panel datepicker with a modern, stylish design, including support for preset date ranges. [PRO]
* Improved: Optimized select fields for better compatibility with dark mode.
* Improved: Improved sorting functionality on the logs page.
* Fixed: Addressed several minor bugs and performance issues.

= 4.7.3 =
* Added: Dark mode support on the stats panel for a more comfortable viewing experience.
* Added: New overview data sections to show monthly & daily performance, including CAGR calculations for more detailed trend analysis. [PRO]
* Added: User roles engagement displayed through pie charts, offering insights into user interactions. [PRO]
* Added: Option to download charts in CSV, PNG, or SVG formats, making it easier to export and share data. [PRO]
* Improved: Replaced the stats charts library with a lighter and faster alternative, improving load times and performance.
* Improved: General improvements in the stats code for better reliability and accuracy.
* Fixed: Resolved all ESLint issues for cleaner code.

= 4.7.2.1 =
* Fixed: Resolved a minor bug in the stats panel that caused incorrect data display under certain conditions.

= 4.7.2 =
* Added: Launched an advanced, React-based statistics panel.
* Improved: Removed deprecated menus and scripts.
* Improved: Enhanced SQL queries for date ranges.
* Fixed: Addressed various minor bugs.

= 4.7.1 =
* Added   : Compatibility with WordPress 6.5 for seamless integration.
* Updated : Minimum PHP version requirement increased to 7.2 and WordPress to version 6.0.
* Improved: Comprehensive security enhancement with sanitization and escaping across all methods.
* Improved: Optimized queries for better performance.
* Removed : Deprecated class contents for cleaner code.
* Replaced: Some PHP methods with standard WordPress ones for better compatibility.
* Enhanced: Admin logs pagination functionality for improved usability.
* Fixed   : Minor bug fixes for a smoother experience.

= 4.7.0 =
* Fixed   : security vulnerabilities by implementing proper sanitization and escaping methods throughout the plugin codebase.
* Improved: overall performance and reliability by optimizing SQL queries and utilizing WordPress API functions where applicable.
* Updated : setting panel to enhance user experience and provide better customization options.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 4.5.3 =
Important: If page cache is enabled on your site, clear the cache immediately after updating.